Are Suzuki Vitara reliable?

Suzuki Vitara reliability And Suzuki has a very good reputation for building SUVs that are both rugged and long-lasting. The Suzuki Vitara was rated average for reliability in our 2020 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey, and finished in 54th place out of the top 100 cars currently on sale in the UK.

Is Suzuki cheap to maintain?

According to the research by MoneySupermarket and Warranty Direct, Suzuki models are also some of the least expensive cars to maintain with the average repair costs being £234.96. Car issues can be quite a headache, especially if you use your vehicle every day and can’t be without it.

Does the Suzuki Vitara have a timing belt?

The Suzuki J24B engine in your vehicle has a timing chain and not a timing belt. The chain should be good for the life of the engine provided the engine is serviced correctly.

Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara a Fiat engine?

The diesels aren’t even a Suzuki engine, they’re fiats. Suzuki needs to manufacture their own Diesel engine & fix the numerous issues before I will buy another diesel made by them. I do recommend the grand vitara, as they are nice to drive and get the job done with plenty of space, but just not a diesel.

Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara My13 diesel engine noisy?

The 2009 Model I test drove was a little noisy – however I do not have a problem with Cabin noise what-so-ever in the MY13 Model I’ve just purchased. In fact, I find the noise level minimal for a diesel engine.

When did Suzuki start selling the Suzuki Vitara diesel?

In early 1996 European markets began receiving a diesel model. Santana Motor built these vehicles and sold them both as the Santana 300/350 and as the Suzuki Vitara, to circumvent the EEC quota on Japanese imports.

How often should a Suzuki Grand Vitara be serviced?

To rectify needs about 20 mins at 80k which clears out the filter. Needs this every ten days or so if you have a lot of heavy traffic . HOWEVER that is not the reason for post. Driving along happily BANG engine seized no warning lights prior to. Regularly serviced ,water, oil, battery all good. Suzuki service centre looked at engine last Friday.

Are there any problems with the Suzuki Vitara?

SZ-5 1.4 boosterjet manual allgrip. No problems. Quicker than you’d think. You pay a small penalty for the AWD but still very good. Absolutely no problems with engine or auto gearbox. The brake proximity sensor is useless, though – auto folding mirrors would have been a better option.

What’s the value of a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

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What’s the difference between Suzuki Grand Vitara and RAV4?

The fourth mode is Neutral, which allows you to tow the vehicle on all four wheels without racking up mileage. Suzuki has added about 6 inches to the Grand Vitara’s wheelbase and 11.5 inches to its length. Although it’s still shorter than the CR-V and RAV4, the Grand Vitara is now slightly wider than both.

What kind of coolant do I need for Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Make sure that whatever brand you buy is borate and silicate-free, as this is important for Japanese engines (European engines, in comparison, need Phosphate-free coolant). If you’re still unsure, you can buy coolant form a Suzuki dealership spare parts department and know that you’re getting the right product. One other tip; don’t mix coolants.