Oil leak that has been a known engineering defect and not yet corrected by Suzuki

- Niskayuna, NY, USA

Driving and suddenly engine makes a horrible noise and stopped. All the dashboard light cameon, I did not start the vehicle. Had it towed to a mechanic. Once the mechanic got it started he told me that he thought I had major engine problems. Decided to have vehicle towed to my nephew's mechanic whom I would trust, and the found that the time chain appartently jumped stopped which caused major engine damage. Also, they had come to the conclusion the reason why the timing chain did this was due to a foreign piece of medal that looked like a washer which evidentially worked its way and got caught into the the chain. He said that the only way this piece of medal could have gotten there was during the time the vehicle was built. Suzuki was not much help. They said that I should have brought the vehicle to the dealer which was not close by nor did I know at the time what the problem was.

- Crestwood, KY, USA

I have been dissatisfied with my Suzuki grand Vitara since I got it. My husband has had to change the oil numberous times even prior to the regular oil changes. There have even been times when he would change the oil, the light would continue to stay on and I would take it to a professional to have the oil changed then the light would continue to stay on. I have spend way too much money for this vehicle and have been very dissatified with it. I have to drive approximately 30 miles to even have a key made for it. The dome lights don't come on until you turn them on manually. The keyless entry doesn't work among other things. I purchased the extended warranty when I bought the truck. When I contact the dealer for anything, they can't help me. I have been very dissappointed with them as well as the Suzuki grand Vitara.

- Conyers, GA, USA