5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,890 miles

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problem #9

Aug 162008

Vitara

  • 125,000 miles
Front suspension crossmember has rusted through on my 1999 Suzuki Vitara. The Chevrolet tracker, which is the same car has had a safety recall due to this issue. This poses a significant safety concern!

- Sherburne, NY, USA

problem #8

Mar 062004

Vitara 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6 miles
1999 Vitara has loud vibration between 55 to 65 mph. Have to drive below or above mph range to stop vibration. Safety issue. Numerous other complaints on file. Feel investigation is warranted.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #7

Apr 012001

Vitara

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle swerves at any speed, it's difficult to control vehicle, alignments have been done and tires were replaced, however did not remedy the problem.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 251999

Vitara

  • miles
While driving motorcycle would drift right like its steering by itself. Would hit bumps or rough patch in road & lose control. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.

- Swamp Scott, MA, USA

problem #5

Jul 091999

Vitara

  • miles
Intense vibration/shaking at 60 mph and over, loud engine noise when in gear,

- Ft Campbell, KY, USA

problem #4

Jul 091999

Vitara

  • miles
Severe shake/vibration at speeds in excess of 65 mph, feel a loss of control. When stopped noise in drive but not park.

- Ft Campbell, KY, USA

problem #3

Jul 151999

(reported on)

Vitara

  • miles
Vehicle makes a very loud noise when going above 60 mph and there is some vibration. Dealer hs been contacted.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 221999

(reported on)

Vitara

  • miles
With one or two windows opened, and in 2nd through 5th gear, vehicle will shake/vibrate excessively which could cause loss of control.

- Cedar Falls, IA, USA

problem #1

Apr 161999

Vitara 4WD

  • miles
Driving at highway speeds (60 mph or more) intense vibration is felt. It makes me feel as if I am out of control. I test drove another one that did the same thing and foolishly thought it was just that one. I am returning the vehicle to be looked at. The service person told me others have been coming back with the same problem. When I asked what the problem turned out to be she wouldn't tell me ! something fishy going on here.

- Enfield, NH, USA