8.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,500 miles

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problem #2

Dec 272002

Grand Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
Rear main seal on engine begins to leak, dripping oil onto chassis crossmembers and exhaust pipes, leaving an oil burning smell. Research has shown most owners encounter this problem with the 1999 Grand vitara, and that Suzuki has redesigned the rear main seal appropriately, in effect admitting that the original seal is defective.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

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problem #1

Jul 212003

Grand Vitara

  • miles
Consumer states engine make rattling noise. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still recurring.

- Woodland, CA, USA

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