Suzuki Vitara 2004
Model Vitara made in 2004 by Suzuki got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 2004
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 19/22/20 | 20.9/28.4/23.7187 | Regular | 1050 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 2.5 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/22/20 | 20.6/28.5/23.5358 | Regular | 1050 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 2.5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 19/22/20 | 20.6/28.2/23.4431 | Regular | 1050 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 2.5 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 19/22/20 | 20.7/28.4/23.5765 | Regular | 1050 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V427000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 07/01/2003 to 09/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 172093 | 09/29/2004 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/30/2004 | 08/31/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. as a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. the recall began on september 29, 2004. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki recall no. 99-er.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1511075 | 1512025 | 10018528 | Ecm reprogramming for poor cold start. *tt | 01/05/2006 | |
| 1405175 | 10015910 | Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627 *sc | 08/16/2005 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1410285R | 10017455 | Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. *tt | 11/08/2005 | ||
| 1201074 | 01/01/2004 | 10006515 | Service manual update for resealing front timing chain cover. *mr | 05/05/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 0605227 | 10021699 | Front differential oil seal replacement. *kb | 06/15/2007 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/02/2005 | 4000 | 5 | 11/05/2004 |
| Dt: the caller said vehicle will not start. he has cranked it until the battery died. he said that there was a burning smell under the hood. it started doing it a few times, and now it does it all the time. the caller took vehicle to the dealer 5 times. he said that after the dealer fixed the vehicle it will start for awhile, but the problem came back ,and it will not start. dealer and manufacturer said they could not find the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV | LOGAN | 25601 | LOGAN MOTOR SALES, INC. | 304-752-4140 |