2001 Suzuki Vitara Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Suzuki Vitara. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
2crashes2injuries
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
Total complaints40

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki vitara. While in reverse, the vehicle accelerated from zero to approximately 20 mph, which caused the vehicle to crash into the carport. There was snow on the roads at the time of failure. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle. Approximately two months later, the…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2007-02-01

“While driving 70 mph the front end of the suzuki grand vitara xl7 (2001) the steering wheel began to shake violently in my hands. I pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that there was a rip in the rubber boot under the suv on the drivers side (front). I believe it was called a 1/2…”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · reported 2006-12-23

“The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were I can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. The oil says it low…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2006-03-30

“The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were I can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. The oil says it low…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2006-03-30

“The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were I can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. The oil says it low…”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE · reported 2006-03-30

“The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were I can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. The oil says it low…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2006-03-30

“The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were I can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. The oil says it low…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2006-03-30

“The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were I can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. The oil says it low…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2006-03-30
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Suzuki Vitara as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.