Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki Grand Vitara owners have reported 6 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Suzuki Grand Vitara based on all problems reported for the Grand Vitara.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Failure Date: 07/16/2017

While driving, noticed air conditioning would be cool then hot for about 3-5 minutes and cool again then hot again and repeat. Turned off the ac when I noticed the engine temperature indicator getting hotter. Took the car to a mechanic. He performed pressure test on cooling system and found engine block cracked and leaking coolant, left side under exhaust manifold. Vehicle overheats and will cause me to be stranded. Could be similar to NHTSA id #10054717.

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2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Failure Date: 09/22/2004

The engine suddenly started making a loud noise as if the muffler was broken. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and indicated that the exhaust pipe was broken where it comes out from the engine. Mechanic indicz=ated that problem was very common for Suzuki.

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3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Failure Date: 07/21/2001

Differential unit has been replaced on two different occasions. It has been a month since last replacement, and a 3rd replacement is needed along with a driveshaft replacement. Dealer has recognized defect, but has not provided accurate remedy. Consumer states the vehicle experienced a howling/whistling noise from the rear at speeds between 55 and 65, after the first replacement there was heavy vibration throughout the entire vehicle, another replacement and still no remedy made, dealer has replaced the differential assembly and driveshaft. Latch broke off of the air filter box, dealer replaced the filter box. Consumer states the brake pedal squeaks when being released fast.

4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Failure Date: 09/09/1920

Driver side intake manifold butterfly valve came loose and the screws went through the engine. Recently the butterfly itself got stuck and leaned out and ruined my O2 sensor and idle air controller.

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5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Crossover pipe located between the front seat and the back seat cracked. Exhaust fumes entered into the vehicle.

6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

There is a leak coming from exhaust pipe that is leaking in front of catalyic converter, causing gases to enter vehicle . Driver has been feeling drowsey when all windows are rolled up.

Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	10
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	8
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	6
Engine Oil Leaking problems	5
Timing Tensioner problems	3
Check Engine Light On problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Emission Control problems	3
Engine Cooling System problems	3
Engine problems	3

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