Suzuki Vitara 4 Door 4WD

20032004 · 4 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
20
Best
21

The Suzuki Vitara 4 Door 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 4 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2004. Over this period, the Vitara 4 Door 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2004
18
2003
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Vitara 4 Door 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Suzuki Vitara 4 Door 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Suzuki Suzuki Sidekick/Vitara/ Vitara V6 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
6
Total Deaths
7

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.7%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
0.0%
DUI Involved
33.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

50%
Front
33%
Side
17%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2021
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
3.00
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2004
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory