3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,250 miles

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problem #4

Apr 202004

(reported on)

Grand Vitara

  • miles
While driving 65 mph consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. Consumer pulled over and inspected the vehicle. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the timing chain needed to be replaced.

- North Chili, NY, USA

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problem #3

Apr 052004

Grand Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles
While driving engine made loud rattling noise and failed.. aaa called to tow vehicle. Upon inspection by independent mechanic determined timing chain failed. Was mentioned that this was a common failure with this particular vehicle.

- North Chili, NY, USA

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problem #2

Dec 302003

(reported on)

Grand Vitara

  • 30,000 miles
While driving the vehicle started making a rattling noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was due to the tensioner going bad. The hub bearing and senor also went bad and needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jun 262003

(reported on)

Grand Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 30,000 miles
The vehicle was taken to the dealer at 30,000 miles because of a "clicking noise" coming from the engine. The dealer stated there was no problem with the engine. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who found a problem with the tension on the timing chain. The part was on back order.

- Wright, WY, USA

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