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#280 of 289 Is Grand Vitara a good SUV ? and a worthy investment ? by rxv2562 Aug 28, 2007 (10:38 am)
Hi All - I am planning to buy the 2007 Grand Vitara and i need to get some feedback from people who own this vehicle.   - How good is the reliability ? Any major issues that owners have face - How many mpg in city ? - Is it a worthy investment or better to invest in Honda Crv or Toyota Rav 4 ?   Thanks all Replies to this message: bm000092 (Aug 30, 2007 5:09 am)
#281 of 289 Re: Is Grand Vitara a good SUV ? and a worthy investment ? [rxv2562] by bm000092 Aug 30, 2007 (5:09 am)
Replying to: rxv2562 (Aug 28, 2007 10:38 am) First with its permanent 4wd, locking center diff, and 4 Low, it is more a 4x4 than an SUV, it will use a little more gaz than the other SUVs. So if you don't need this capability it may not be the wisest choice, myself I needed that and its towing ability as well.   Reliability, I now own it since 20 months, have over 30000km on it, no problem to declare, I just had to do periodic oil changes. I would say that the quality built is as good as the CRV ot Rav4. Most of the problems that owners are reporting is sometime rear end missalignment from factory and very few rare case of small vibration at 60mph from the drive train, some very few rare case of Rav4 have reported the same (often called drowning).   MPG in US gallon, my city average is 19mpg and 28 on the highway.   To get a CRV or Rav4 as well equipped, it would have cost me near 6000$ more. But keep in mind that I'm planning to keep it for about 10 years, so resale value is not an issue for me, the resale value of the Suzuki is less than the CRV or RAV4. If you plan to keep it let say 2 years , with higher resale value, the initial $$$ when buying a CRV or RAV4 may not be that bad at the end.
#282 of 289 Light Issues by gibster Oct 18, 2007 (5:54 am)
Good Morning all, I have a 1999 Vitara that I am having light problems with. Currently, my instrument panel and rear running light (along with plate light) are not working. I replaced the fuses and bulbs but still no lights. Brake lights and front headlights are working just nothing else. Does anyone know what could be causing this? I have been told that it could be the sensor and it also could be the wiring. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. Thanks in advance to all who help. Brian Tampa, FL
#283 of 289 :lemon: It's Lemon-Law time!! :lemon: by vitara4me Oct 22, 2007 (9:53 am)
Hello everyone. I called Suzuki of America corporate office to discuss my ongoing issues and I was told by a rather rude individual to "pound sand". In other words, Suzuki said that there is no way that they will buy back my vehicle, or give me another vehicle.    Oh really? You sure about that?    Well, I have found a very nasty Lemon-Law attorney that has dealt with Suzuki before, and told me to start looking for my next car, because Suzuki is at fault, and is liable for my loss.    I'm sure glad I took pictures and documented everything, including all my warranty repair invoices, showing miles and date/time in service. I even recorded all my phone calls to Suzuki of America and all the dealerships I have dealt with. (four Suzuki dealerships in my area have gone bankrupt and shut down). I now have to drive 35 miles to the nearest dealership.    I'll let you know how it turns out.    Regards, Vitaranot4me
#284 of 289 2000 suzuki vitara issues by tklovell Nov 05, 2007 (6:55 pm)
I have a 2000 Suzuki Vitara that has developed two strange problems. 1st is it will not go into reverse. The second is electrical. The car sat for a while but when I tried to start it nothing happened. I changed the battery and still nothing, not even dash board lights or brake lights.Any advice?
#285 of 289 Suzuki Vitara 2003 by rh080550 Jan 14, 2008 (7:09 pm)
I have a '03 Vitara with 90,000 miles. Recently the brake light began coming on only during left turns. Any thoughts??   Thank you! Replies to this message: cob (Jan 16, 2008 6:02 pm)
#286 of 289 Re: Suzuki Vitara 2003 [rh080550] by cob Jan 16, 2008 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: rh080550 (Jan 14, 2008 7:09 pm) The brake fluid is low so when you turn it moves to the side in the fluid reservor opposite where the level sensor is and makes the light come on. Check the level, but just remember it is a closed system and you should never have to add fluid unless there is a leak somewhere. The fluid goes down as your brake pads wear but, never below the level that sets the sensor off.
#287 of 289 little or no heat!!! by troyan Jan 20, 2008 (10:26 am)
My 2002 Grand Vitara is experiencing little or no heat. This is something new because it always had heat. The Rad is full and the overflow tank is at the normal running line hot... The local parts stores say the thermostat is an OE only part. This vehicle is 6 years old!!!!... How can something like a thermostat be a Dealer item only? Maybe it's not the thermostat?... I need help AND heat....PLEASE
#288 of 289 Re: Timing Belt vs Chain 1999 Vitara 5 speed [floridabelle] by grouse Jan 27, 2008 (10:16 pm)
Replying to: floridabelle (Jan 02, 2007 7:41 pm) Don't know if you've been answered but - it has timing chains (2) not belts and they don't (shouldn't) need replacing at 62K. If you change your oil when it gets dirty - short trips do this- they should last at least 125k. Squeaky serpentine belts seem to be the nature of the beast, I changed mine recently around 60k and 5k later when I start it they squeak. It was the same with my 90, 95, and now my 03. They are pretty good vehicles but I can't brag about the dealers. My local one is a crook. Gluck.
#289 of 289 99 GV idleing "rough" by ncjen Apr 28, 2008 (5:20 am)
My 99 GV 2x2 is ideling rough. Has 70K miles, have had for 5 years and had no previous problems. I do hear the timing tensioner rattle, but from what I understand it's a thousand I can save if I just put up with the noise. Any suggestions on what this roughness problem could be?   Thanks

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