NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Column Shift Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara transmission problems

transmission problem

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1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 131999

Grand Vitara 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Avon, CO, USA

problem #2

Jan 012000

Grand Vitara 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When temperature drops below 20 degrees vehicle will not engage four wheel drive unit. 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.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #1

Mar 312000

Grand Vitara 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
4 wheel drive, slips gear, contacted dealer, nothing they will do about it...

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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