10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

May 302002

Vitara 4WD

  • miles
From day one, the belt on the car made a chirping noise. The car had gone back to the dealer on 4 different occassions-and as of right now, the belt has been changed three different times, but the noise continues. When it rains, it gets a very loud squeaky noise. Additionally, the check engine light came on right after purchase. I took the car back to the delaer at least twice, and I was told it was the sensor, because the engine was fine. However, the check engine light continued to come on occassionally off and on. I had consistent oil changes and scheduled maintenance done, but last week, engine check light starting flashing. Come to find out, the #3 cylinder going into the engine was gone. I was told this had to be and on-going problem-it did not happen over night. Evidently, there was a problem exactly all the times the light came on. As a result, I had to pay over $2000 to get the car fixed.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #3

Jun 262000

(reported on)

Vitara

  • miles
Engine check light illuminates, indicating a malfunction in the system. Also, while driving vehicle completely shutdown without warning. Cause unknown. Dealer could not identify the cause of the problem.

- Parma, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 302000

Vitara 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle had been purchased more than 30 days ago & it already has stalled a couple of times. Also, gear shift shakes real badly, and engine check light comes on. Dealer can't find anything wrong.

- Bluefield, VA, USA

problem #1

Apr 011999

Vitara

  • miles
Engine oil pan cracked causing an oil leaked which may have caused a fire. There are many other problems with vehicle, such as emergency parking brake failure, engine check light coming on.

- Erie, PA, USA