Suzuki Vitara owners have reported 27 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine oil leaking (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
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...
Motor blew at 94000 miles rings wore out and poured oil. Read details...
The caller said vehicle will not start. He has cranked it until the battery died. He said that there was a burning smell under the hood. It started doing it a few times, and now it does it all the time. The caller took vehicle to the dealer 5 times. Read details...
The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were I can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. Read details...