1999 Suzuki Vitara Review

1999 Suzuki Vitara is a Sport Utility 2-dr style car measuring 152.00 in length and 66.50 in height. Made in Canada, 1999 Suzuki Vitara has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,299 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 1999 Suzuki Vitara. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 14.80 gallon. The engine is 1.6L L4 SOHC 16V and uses 22 - 23 of gasoline in the city and 22 - 23 on highways.

Make: Suzuki
Model: Vitara
Trims Available: 6
Location: CANADA
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $15,299 USD
MPG: 24 - 25 City / 27 HWY
Tires: 205/75R15
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Suzuki Vitara 1999 Trims

1999 Suzuki Vitara JX 2.0 2-Door 4WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 24 - 25 HWY

1999 Suzuki Vitara JX 4-Door 4WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 25 HWY

1999 Suzuki Vitara JS 2.0 2-Door 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 24 - 25 HWY

1999 Suzuki Vitara JS 4-Door 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 25 HWY

1999 Suzuki Vitara JS 1.6 2-Door 2WD

Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 25 City / 27 - 28 HWY

1999 Suzuki Vitara JX 1.6 2-Door 4WD

Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 24 - 25 City / 27 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 2S3TA03C8X6105212

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 98V324002 started on /Date(918536400000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.

Recall 99V273002 started on /Date(939960000000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall 99V154000 started on /Date(930542400000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE VEHICLES WIRING HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR STEREO SPEAKER AND SPEAKER RETAINING PLATE.

Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE PINCHED WIRES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION/CONDITION OF THE REAR WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIR THE WIRING HARNESS, IF NECESSARY.

Recall 99V155000 started on /Date(930542400000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS WERE REMOVED TO FACILITATE THE REAR SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE SPEAKERS.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.

FAQ

The 1999 Suzuki Vitara is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1999 Suzuki Vitara so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1999 Suzuki Vitara is lower than $8,050.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 1999 Suzuki Vitara that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara is its excellent fuel economy. 1999 Suzuki Vitara has a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 22 - 23/24 - 25 mpg city/highway.

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