1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara engine problems
The 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 20 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
20
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“2.5L V 6 HAS TWO EXHAUST COMING OFF OF IT, ONE ON THE LEFT AND ONE ON THE RIGHT. UNDER THE VEHICLE WHERE THEY JOINED THE TWO TOGETHER THEY ONLY USED FLEX HOSE,AND IT BURNED OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE, AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES. THE PIECE IN QUESTION ALSO HOUSES A O2 SENSOR WITCH HAS SCREWED UP EMMISSIONS…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara engine — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.