1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara engine problems

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Engine · 95,850 miles · PA

Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly loses complete engine power at highway speeds and vehicle speed rapidly drops to under 10 MPH. Engine runs very rough and there is no response when depressing accelerator pedal. Must immediately pull over (if possible) as vehicle is not drivable. After waiting several minutes, engine operation returns to normal but power loss will usually reoccur anytime as quickly as within the next several minutes or as long as a day or two. Engine power loss may last as little as a minute or two or for several minutes and check engine light comes on.

Filed Dec 23, 2004 · Body, Brakes · AZ

Recall campaign for the suzuki recommended replacing the 4 oxygen sensors. *bf the 4-wheel drive gear would no longer shift, it was discovered years later that it was not assembled correctly. The consumer had emission problems. The consumer stated when he took the vehicle in for repairs for two problems, the vehicle came back with unrelated problems such as the brakes which the dealer stated needed to be adjusted, the front bumper was hanging off and was missing the securing bolts, the vehicle did not have any head lights, it was subsequently determined by an electrical repair specialist that the head light relay was internally damaged, the consumer stated the was also an unidentifiable fuel leak.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Engine · 84,000 miles · NY

The engine suddenly started making a loud noise as if the muffler was broken. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and indicated that the exhaust pipe was broken where it comes out from the engine. *jb mechanic indicz=ated that problem was very common for suzuki.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Engine · NY

While driving 65 MPH consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. Consumer pulled over and inspected the vehicle. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the timing chain needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Engine · 89,000 miles · NY

While driving engine made loud rattling noise and failed.. Aaa called to tow vehicle. Upon inspection by independent mechanic determined timing chain failed. Was mentioned that this was a common failure with this particular vehicle.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Engine · 50,000 miles · IA

Crossover pipe located between the front seat and the back seat cracked. Exhaust fumes entered into the vehicle.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Engine, Suspension · 30,000 miles · OH

While driving the vehicle started making a rattling noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was due to the tensioner going bad. The hub bearing and senor also went bad and needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Engine · 5,000 miles · IN

Rear main seal on engine begins to leak, dripping oil onto chassis crossmembers and exhaust pipes, leaving an oil burning smell. Research has shown most owners encounter this problem with the 1999 grand vitara, and that suzuki has redesigned the rear main seal appropriately, in effect admitting that the original seal is defective.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Engine · CA

Consumer states engine make rattling noise. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still recurring.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine · 30,000 miles · WY

The vehicle was taken to the dealer at 30,000 miles because of a "clicking noise" coming from the engine. The dealer stated there was no problem with the engine. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who found a problem with the tension on the timing chain. The part was on back order. *nlm *tt