1999 Suzuki Vitara power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Suzuki Vitara — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission did not easily go into 3rd gear. There was a horrible vibration and noise when driving down the road and a feeling of loss of control of the vehicle when traveling on the highway. *tt”
filed Jun 1, 2003
“While driving 65 mph passenger's side rear axle broke and tire completely came off, cause unknown. No collision/ injuries occurred. *ak *slc”
filed Jul 17, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front differential oil seal replacement. *kb
0605227 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 15, 2007A condition may exist on certain models where the front differential housing may leak fluid from the right side oil seal. *tt
TS070110230 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2001
Power Train problems in other Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Vitara | 4 | 15% |
| 2000 Vitara | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Suzuki Vitara
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.