Suzuki Vitara Problems by Model Year

2001: “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. …”

2000: “My suspension crossmember fail while hitting the brakes on an offramp on my 2000 Suzuki Vitara. My whole vehicle started shaking very badly. The passenger noticed the passenger side wheel shaking out of control and after I inspected it, I found that where the control arm is mounted to the crossmember, is completely rusted out. I found that there is a recall for the exact same part for the 2000 chevy tracker which is basically the same vehicle. Could not find a recall on this part for the Vitara however. I think this should also be recalled. …”

1999: “While driving at night, brakes were applied in an emergency stop to avoid hitting a deer running across the highway. There was a loud bang noise from the front of the car.anchor for the right a arm is rusted out in the frame front cross member causing the vehicle to dive to the left and into the oncoming lane of traffic when the brakes were applied to avoid hitting a deer crossing the road. Frame cross member and related parts will have to be replaced. Vehicle is now unstable going down the road.”