Suzuki Vitara owners have reported 20 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's manual transmission floor shifter (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
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...
When driving over 60 mph rear end would start to rattle. The noise got louder and louder. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that differential needed replacement. 5000 miles later, noise resurfaced. This will make the third differential that had been replaced. Read details...
Dealer had to replace entire 4 wheel drive, including the shifter. Read details...
Driveshaft came loose while driving 35-40mph. Vehicle stopped accelerating and acted as though it was in neutral. Consumer rearended another vehicle. Transmission fluid leaked completely out, consumer got beneath the vehicle, and saw that drivetrain was dislocated from the transmission. Read details...