2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,015 miles

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problem #3

Jun 062006

Vitara 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 53,500 miles
Suzuki is aware of latent defects concerning timing chain cover seals that leak oil and will worsen over time. It is documented that the leaks occur with Suzuki grand Vitaras from 1999-2001. My grand Vitara is one of those cars with the latent defect. I took it to a authorized Suzuki mechanic as required, but they never informed me that Suzuki was aware of the problem. After further research on my part did Suzuki corporation acknowledge they knew of the latent defect. I am asking Suzuki in all fairness to cover the cost of this repair based on this documented evidence.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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problem #2

Dec 302005

Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,545 miles
Motor blew at 94000 miles rings wore out and poured oil.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 152003

Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
Rear main seal in the V-6 engine failed and sprayed oil over the underside of the car. Smelled like it could catch fire with the oil open the catalytic converter.

- Snellville, GA, USA

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