2000 Suzuki Vitara Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“1. Vehicle transmission put into park position. Key withdrawn. Key transmission interlock faulty 2. Park position did not hold and vehicle rolled down hill causing significant damage to vehicle and property. 3. Automobile being repaired, transmission ignition key interface being investigated.”

“Dealer said the drive train was out of balance. On one occasion wheel began to vibrate badly, wheel felt like it was pulling wildly to both the left and right and the wheel itself was leaning toward the right. Continued to ride over a bridge and almost at the end the driver lost control and the car went careening into the last segment off the guard rail on right hand side, then veered to the left and went spinning across the median, briefly spinning into the east bound lane, eventually coming to a stop in the median.”

“The first problem I had was the 3rd gear shaft grinding, then transmission, heater didn't work, turn signals don't work half the time, and steering belt had to be replaced.”

“Since date of purchase, while driving vehicle developed severe vibration presumed from transmission lasting approx. 10 miles, afterwhich vehicle resumed somewhat normal performance. Dealership could not determine cause. It is now 2,000 miles later and vehicle constantly vibrates and worsens as speed increases. Dealer rebalanced tires - test drove and told me vibration was still there. Mechanic cannot determine cause of vibration. Was told vehicle is safe to operate. Still awaiting a diagnoses from dealership.”