Suzuki Vitara owners have reported 1 problem related to loud engine noise (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 Vitara based on all problems reported for the Vitara.
Driving and suddenly engine makes a horrible noise and stopped. All the dashboard light cameon, I did not start the vehicle. Had it towed to a mechanic. Once the mechanic got it started he told me that he thought I had major engine problems. Decided to have vehicle towed to my nephew's mechanic whom I would trust, and the found that the time chain appartently jumped stopped which caused major engine damage. Also, they had come to the conclusion the reason why the timing chain did this was due to a foreign piece of medal that looked like a washer which evidentially worked its way and got caught into the the chain. He said that the only way this piece of medal could have gotten there was during the time the vehicle was built. Suzuki was not much help. They said that I should have brought the vehicle to the dealer which was not close by nor did I know at the time what the problem was.
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all problems of the 2001 Suzuki Vitara
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Loud Engine Noise problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems |