Used 2001 Suzuki Vitara Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 Vitara, so we've included reviews for other years of the Vitara since its last redesign.
Good car, expected maintenance
shelbyk, 01/05/2014
2001 Suzuki Vitara JX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car used in 2009 with 118K miles on it. Had a problem with a very squealy belt, replaced, still squealed. Honestly don't remember what resolved this issue. Radiator cracked at 140K for the first time. Cracked twice after (warrantied), turns out the water pump was building too much pressure, replaced water pump. O2 sensors replaced at 160K. Maybe have spent $1000 over 5 years on maintenance (excluding oil changes, brakes, filters, tires, etc., also all labor done by my loving father). Overall this car has been very reliable and required little maintenance for an older car with exponential miles. 22-26 mpg, no difference between highway/city but winter/summer.
2001 Suzuki Vitara JX
Mary, 07/09/2009
2001 Suzuki Vitara JX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I like my vitara very much and feel very safe driving it. It handles excellent in the snow and I have never had a problem with it when windy out.Its been very reliable and I have had it since it was new and I still love it. I would say to anyone looking to buy one that you really cant go wrong with this Vitara 2001. I have had mine 8 years now and its still going strong.I can understand why you don't see too many people selling them. Once you have one its hard to part with it.
how you treat it is what you get back
tnrebel351, 10/17/2004
2000 Suzuki Vitara JX 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
bought for my wife in jan 01.we live in a very remote part of middle tn,at 37k took to dealer for a bad rear main seal replaced at no charge,had tranny rebuilt at 60k 5 speed man,seems like built with cheap bearing material.at 120k still going strong,good little truck.service myself at 5k with mobile 1 syn, other t5han drivers power window inop no prob.bought for the suzuki moter reilabilty,powertrain layout and affordability and more than eager in rough terrain.good little truck,just dont go on any long trips,you will get very unconftable in a short time
Tough little car
Spud, 06/27/2008
2000 Suzuki Vitara JLS 4dr SUV
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, and rolled it over 100,000 miles. Currently, it's 115,500 miles, and it's still going strong. I've had to replace the computer system, but that's the only major maintenance it's needed. I don't service it as often as I should, but it's a very forgiving vehicle.
Why the bad Rap?
Jen, 08/14/2002
1999 Suzuki Vitara JX 2.0 2dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I can't believe all the negative reviews! I've had mine 3 years and other than the occasional maintance and odd adjustments I've really enjoyed driving this little beauty! Same problem with the locked Park they did a recall. I also had a problem with the convertable roof but with any convertable you can expect problems. I think overall the reliabiliy of the vehicle comes down to with a reliable dealership, quality of the vehicle and how well someone looks after their vehicle. You really have to think about what you are buying and why. If its a fun convertible that is great on gas - this is the vehicle for you!!
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