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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2000
The 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a 2.5 L engine. It gets 17 MPG combined (16 city, 19 highway), per the EPA. 5 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 speeds |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,100 × 1,780 × 1,740 mm (161.4 × 70.1 × 68.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,480 mm (97.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) |
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Dimensions and weight: Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC).
For sale in United States
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 16 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 2.5 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2.5 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | AWD | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2.5 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600.
Consequence · Remedy
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Consequence · Remedy
IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Consequence · Remedy
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Consequence · Remedy
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE WHEEL, GRADUAL LOSS OF AIR IN THE TIRE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WERE NOTIFIED TO REMOVE ANY OF THESE AFFECTED WHEELS FROM THE STOCK INVENTORY AND RETURN TO AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR COMPANY. SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY ANY END USERS WHICH PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT WHEELS OF THE DEFECT AND TO RETURN THEIR WHEELS TO SUZUKI FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.
It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.
Details
On certain vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees Celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection. Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: For 1999-2000 model year vehicles, dealers will (1) replace the fuel pressure regulator & vacuum hose and change the system routing to accommodate use of a higher surge tank attachment location that will prevent water from being sucked into the fuel pressure regulator, and (2) replace the fuel delivery hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. For 2001 and later model year vehicles, dealers will only replace the fuel pressure regulator & vacuum hose and change the system routing as described above. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2001032.
Details
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed. If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealer will replace the accelerator cable assembly.
Details
On certain vehicles, when ambient temperature is below -25 Celsius, fuel pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, resulting in fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection. Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source, could ignite and result in a vehicle fire. Correction: The Intake Manifold Vacuum Union and Fuel Pressure Regulator will be replaced on all affected vehicles. Note: superceded by recall 04-313.
Details
Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. The abbreviation "GAWR" on the Compliance Label was recorded in error as "GVWR". Correction: No action will be taken since this poses no risk to motor vehicle safety. The front and rear axle ratings adjacent to these abbreviations are correct and conspicuous.
On the road
Cars of this model first registered in 2000, from official registers. Each figure belongs to its country.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
TAKATA RECALL WHEN I TRY TO PUT IN DRIVE I HAVE TO PUT IT IN DRIVE TWO FOR IT TO GO ON DRIVE WHEN I GO TO PUT IT IN PARK IT WILL NOT I HAVE TO MESS WITH IT FOR IT TO GO ON PARK IT EITHER STAYS ON DRIVE OR REVERSE
THE S FRAME OF MY 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA JLS STARTED VIBRATING AND I TOOK IT TO MIKE ALBERT LEASING AND WHEN THEY PUT IT UP ON THE LIFT THE S FRAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND THE WHEEL WAS DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. THEY CALLED SUZUKI AND THEY SAID THAT THE CORROSION WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED THE EN…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FROM A LACK OF RUST RESISTANCE MATERIAL ON THE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT HAS HAD HER VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE FOR TWO RECALLS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01V146000 AND 04V427000); HOWEVER, THE DEFECT STILL OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED. THE CONT…
NOISE COMING FROM TIMING COVER. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. TOTAL COST TO REMEDY THE SITUATION WAS APPROX $1600. THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE PULLED FROM VEHICLE, OIL PAN, TIMING COV…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE KICK DOWN CABLE OF THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS MANIPULATED UNTIL THE CABLE LOOSENED. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY REPL…
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PRIOR TO T…
CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING THE POOR SALES AND SERVICE ETHICS OF THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE REMOTE FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK. A NEW ONE WAS ORDERED WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE CONS…
THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LINE RUPTURED. *NM THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FAULTY PART AND ALL PARTS REPLACED IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FUEL SMELL. *NM
A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *NM *JB
OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEEL LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DUSTY. THE VEHICLE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WA…
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT WHEN SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL. SHE STATES THAT SHE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE MANUFACTURER ONLY SENT 10 PARTS AT A TIME. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN MORE WILL BE ARRIVING. RECALL # 04V427000. *JB
Questions
- What engine does the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
- The 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a 2.5 L engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
- It gets 17 MPG combined (16 city, 19 highway), per the EPA.
- Does the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara have recalls?
- 5 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2005-10-05).
- What are the common problems of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Vehicle Speed Control.
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