Suspension Problems of Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki Vitara owners have reported 27 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Suzuki Vitara


Recently reported Suspension problems of Suzuki Vitara

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2002 Suzuki Vitara. The contact received a safety recall notice for the suspension and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The technician stated that the recall remedy could not be performed unless another component was replaced. The repair cost was estimated at $900.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

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 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

The lower connector on the left front tire snapped in half causing the tire to fall off. Auto body shop and insurance company both feel that it was installed wrong which is why in snapped. Car is still under warranty and Suzuki will not honor warranty claming that it is not a mechanical error.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

My suspension crossmember fail while hitting the brakes on an offramp on my 2000 Suzuki Vitara. My whole vehicle started shaking very badly. The passenger noticed the passenger side wheel shaking out of control and after I inspected it, I found that where the control arm is mounted to the   Read details...




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