Suzuki Vitara owners have reported 9 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Body problems |
The left rear door came open while moving and without warning! there is no door ajar warning light on dash to alert driver that a door is open. Read details...
My suspension crossmember fail while hitting the brakes on an offramp on my 2000 Suzuki Vitara. My whole vehicle started shaking very badly. The passenger noticed the passenger side wheel shaking out of control and after I inspected it, I found that where the control arm is mounted to the Read details...
While driving at night, brakes were applied in an emergency stop to avoid hitting a deer running across the highway. There was a loud bang noise from the front of the car. Anchor for the right "a" arm is rusted out in the frame front cross member causing the vehicle to dive to the left Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Vitara. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to shake and lose steering ability. The mechanic stated that the subframe rotted at the point where the lower control arm attached. As a result, the front control arm detached from the cross member. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Suzuki Vitara. While the contact was repairing the brakes, he discovered corrosion on the front cross member (frame). The contact is a mechanic and stated that if the frame comes apart, it can cause the front suspension to fail. Read details...