Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Suzuki Vitara. The number one most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the catalytic convertor (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Engine problems |
Suzuki is aware of latent defects concerning timing chain cover seals that leak oil and will worsen over time. It is documented that the leaks occur with Suzuki grand Vitaras from 1999-2001. My grand Vitara is one of those cars with the latent defect. Read details...
Owner of a 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2. 0l and car is not ever 4 years old yet but has 74,000 miles and catalytic converter already needs to be replaced! now the car is not going to pass smog the first year it is required to pass smog for registration purposes! what kind of bull is that! just a way for Read details...
I was driving to work on 3/18/08 and as I left the gas station I heard this pop and all of a sudden the car cut off. Later after having it towed to a mechanic, I was told that the timing chain belt popped. Read details...