1999 Suzuki Vitara JLX review from North America
"Look elsewhere for compact a S.U.V!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The heater belt was defective until Suzuki fixed the belt problem, took a year and half to fix.
Canvas does not fit correctly on the soft top.
Reverse and 3rd gear grind. Engine raps before r.p.m. is necessary to shift gears.
General comments?
Snow is not a factor in this vehicles performance, however if you like taking the trails, I would not recommend for off-road/4x4 fun.
Recommended reviews
  | Decent SUV, but could be a little better |
  | If thinking of buying a Small SUV deffinately consider a Vitara |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14046 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger '99 |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2001 |