We have classified the 2 complaints from 2001 Suzuki Vitara about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
2001 suzuki gr.vitara 25,000 miles on engine. ticking noise from engine,loss of power. suzuki stated timing tensioner is the cause. repaired under extended warranty 3 times, within 6 months. extra costs placed on comsumer. suzuki recommended replacement of timing chains,and would not cover the cost. the engine from what i understand could have seized. first repair on 12-21-04, second on 03-15-05, last repair on 06-06-05. at pickup on date of last repair, belts from front of engine were shredding of the pulleys! on that day i traded-in the car, as i was tired of fighting with suzuki and my former dealership for rerpairs.
Oil leak that has been a known engineering defect and not yet corrected by suzuki
I have been dissatisfied with my suzuki grand vitara since i got it. my husband has had to change the oil numberous times even prior to the regular oil changes. there have even been times when he would change the oil, the light would continue to stay on and i would take it to a professional to have the oil changed then the light would continue to stay on. i have spend way too much money for this vehicle and have been very dissatified with it. i have to drive approximately 30 miles to even have a key made for it. the dome lights don't come on until you turn them on manually. the keyless entry doesn't work among other things. i purchased the extended warranty when i bought the truck. when i contact the dealer for anything, they can't help me. i have been very dissappointed with them as well as the suzuki grand vitara. *ak
Vehicle burns 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. 2nd row safety belts are frayed on passenger & driver side from rubbing against interior plastic of vehicle.
Rental from dollar rental, returned it to boston logan airport. while driving 50 mph consumer noticed flames coming from bottom of vehicle, vehicle had blown an oil line, oil dripped on hot exhaust and ignited. *ak