Suzuki
Vitara
Suzuki Vitara: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeSuzuki
ClassSUV
Model years (US)2000–2004
New registrations (EU)2000–2005, 2010, 2012, 2014–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Suzuki Vitara – Fourth generation2015–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | LY |
| Production | March 2015 – present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Global C platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L K10C Boosterjet I3-T 1.4 L K14C Boosterjet I4-T 1.6 L M16A I4 Petrol hybrid 1.4 L K14D Boosterjet I4-T MHEV 1.5 L K15C Dualjet I4 HEV Diesel 1.6 L FCA D16AA DDiS I4-TD |
| Electric motor | MHEV: WA06B DC synchronous Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) HEV: PB03A AC synchronous Motor Generator Unit (MGU) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (1.0 and 1.6) 6-speed manual (1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 diesel) 6-speed automatic (1.0, 1.4 and 1.6) 6-speed DCT "TCSS" (1.6 diesel AWD) 6-speed automated manual "AGS" (1.5) |
| Drivetrain | 48V SHVS mild hybrid 140V strong hybrid |
| Battery | 6Ah Lithium-ion (HEV) 8Ah Lithium-ion (MHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Length | 4,175 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Hungary: Esztergom (Magyar Suzuki) China: Chongqing (Changan Suzuki) (2015–2018) |
| Designer | Kosei Iwasaki, Toshinobu Ishida, Kanae Ito, Kazuhisa Takayanagi and Yoshitaka Uchiyama |
Suzuki Vitara – Third generation2005–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | JT |
| Production | 2005–2017 (extended production continued for some markets until 2019) |
| Body styles | 3/5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6 L M16A I4 2.0 L J20A I4 2.4 L J24B I4 2.7 L H27A V6 3.2 L GM N32A V6 Diesel 1.9 L Renault F9Q I4 DDiS turbo-diesel |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin 03-72LE automatic 5-speed Aisin TB-50LS automatic (V6 only) |
| Wheelbase | 3-door: 2,440 mm 5-door: 2,640 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Japan: Iwata, Shizuoka Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java (SIM) Iran: Binalud, Razavi Khorasan (IKCO) Ecuador: Quito, Pichincha (GM Ecuador) |
Suzuki Vitara – Second generation1998–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | FT / GT |
| Production | 1998–2005 |
| Model years | 1999–2005 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 3 and 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6 L G16B I4 2.0 L J20A I4 2.5 L H25A V6 Diesel 2.0 L Mazda RF/RFM I4 TD 2.0 L PSA RHW/RHZ HDi I4 turbo-diesel |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin 03-72LE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3-door: 2,200 mm 5-door: 2,480 mm |
| Length | 3-door: 3,810 mm |
| Width | 3-door: 1,695 mm |
| Class | Mini SUV (2 and 3-door) Compact SUV (5-door) |
| Assembly | Japan: Iwata, Shizuoka (Iwata Plant) Canada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI Automotive) Indonesia: Bekasi (Suzuki Indomobil Motor) Argentina: Alvear, Santa Fe (General Motors de Argentina) Ecuador: Quito, Pichincha (GM Ecuador) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022, 2025 | Petrol | 1373 cm³ | 95 kW (129 PS) | 1240–1410 kg | 121–141 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1373 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1255–1350 kg | 119–138 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1373 cm³ | 95 kW (129 PS) | 1240–1325 kg | 119–141 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2022–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1462 cm³ | 75 kW (102 PS) | 1320–1395 kg | 114–132 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2021 | Petrol | 1373 cm³ | 10 kW (14 PS) | 1240–1320 kg | 129–141 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2020 | Petrol | 998 cm³ | 82 kW (111 PS) | 1160–1280 kg | 139–162 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2020 | Petrol | 1373 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1195–1310 kg | 146–174 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2019 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1305–1400 kg | 106–118 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1586 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1150–1235 kg | 130–164 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | Petrol | 1586 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1150–1235 kg | 123–130 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2004 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 44 |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 998–1,598 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 75–103 kW (102–140 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,150–1,410 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,500 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2004 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2005, 2010, 2012, 2014–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 19 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 12 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 9 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 9 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 6 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Airbags | 6 | 2000, 2001 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 5 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Lights | 4 | 2001 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 3 | 2000, 2001 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2004: 73 complaints, 9 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.