1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara transmission problems

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 131,559 miles · NY

The vehicle at highway speeds from 45 to 55 miles per hour will lose complete power dropping from 45 or 55 to 10 or 15 MPH very rapidly when this happens you have no control of acceleration or vehicle till it reaches the 10 to 15 MPH range leaving you in a very dangerous position if you are not close enough to the shoulder of the road to pull off leaving you the possibility of being in a collision with faster approaching vehicles from the rear this is a serious problem that could result in death from a rear end collision and appears to be a common problem with this vehicle. Something needs to be done about this and the dealers have no explanation for this failure. This has been an on going problem from july of 2012 to the current date of 2/4/2013.

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 Apr 21, 2002 · Transmission · CO

Repeated failure of 4wd to remain engaged, even after replacement under warranty. Loud popping noise in drivetrain. Vehicle pops out of 4wd in, from 4h to 2wd. Loud popping noise from drivetrain in 4low.

Filed Oct 11, 2001 · Transmission · PA

During operation of vehicle in wet/rainy conditions and while making a left or right turn, transmission will jump out of 4-wheel drive into 2-wheel drive unexpectedly. Dealership informed consumer this was normal. Consumer feels vehicle is unsafe in heavy weather conditions due to the weight distribution and lack of stability when vehicle is in 4-wheel drive. *ak

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Differential unit has been replaced on two different occasions. It has been a month since last replacement, and a 3rd replacement is needed along with a driveshaft replacement. Dealer has recognized defect, but has not provided accurate remedy.*ak consumer states the vehicle experienced a howling/whistling noise from the rear at speeds between 55 and 65, after the first replacement there was heavy vibration throughout the entire vehicle, another replacement and still no remedy made, dealer has replaced the differential assembly and driveshaft. Latch broke off of the air filter box, dealer replaced the filter box. Consumer states the brake pedal squeaks when being released fast.

Filed Feb 9, 2001 · Transmission · CO

When temperature drops below 20 degrees vehicle will not engage four wheel drive unit. *ak dealer replaced controller the first time, however the problem still existed, dealer finally determined problem was the air pump, pump was replaced and the problem was resolved.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Transmission · MT

Transmission is hard to shift, after being driven on highway for over 20 minutes, transmission sticks in 5th gear, original transmission replaced at 10,000 miles, problem with new transmission at 11,000 miles, dealer replaced tower on transmission, still hard to shift, vehicle stalls and is very hard to go into reverse when it is cold (below 20)

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Transmission · MT

I have had continual problems with my manual transmission, it continues to lock into 5th gear and also is hard to shift at times. The transmission was replaced at 10,000 miles and new transmission does the same thing. The latest "fix" on it doesn't work either.

Filed Sep 17, 2000 · Transmission · FL

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Filed Mar 31, 2000 · Transmission · CO

4 wheel drive, slips gear, contacted dealer, nothing they will do about it...