1994 Suzuki Vitara JLX LWB review from Australia and New Zealand
"You would be better off with an mpv"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch failure at 16000kms. This required flywheel machining and the car off the road for 4 days.
2 starter motor failures, 1 at 25000kms
and 1 at 55000kms.
Plug lead failure at 80000 kms.
Rust around the rear end (behind fender)
General comments?
Very handy vehicle for general use. I never used it off road.
Very poor in high sidewinds, in fact dangerous.
Bouncy ride and soggy steering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 92000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Citroen Xantia |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2002 |