2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Reliability

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2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX 4WD 4dr SUV

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JLS 4dr SUV (2.5L V6 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Front Timing Cover Gasket and Timing Chain Tensioner #1. Problems with the Front Timing Cover Gasket can cause an oil leak at the front of the engine. Problems in the Timing Chain Tensioner #1 can cause a ticking noise at the front of the engine. The cost to replace the Front Timing Cover Gasket is estimated at $30.00 for parts and $715 .00 for labor. The cost to replace the Timing Chain Tensioner #1 is estimated at $100.00 for parts and $767.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Condenser Fan Motor. The cost to replace the Condenser Fan Motor is estimated at $259.48 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Suzuki Grand Vitara by Identifix

	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara by Identifix

Reliability History for Suzuki Grand Vitara by Identifix

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