Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission floor shifter (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (two problems).
The transmission did not easily go into 3rd gear. There was a horrible vibration and noise when driving down the road and a feeling of loss of control of the vehicle when traveling on the highway. Read details...
Dealer had to replace entire 4 wheel drive, including the shifter. Read details...
Vehicle had been purchased more than 30 days ago & it already has stalled a couple of times. Also, gear shift shakes real badly, and engine check light comes on. Dealer can't find anything wrong. Read details...