2002 Suzuki Vitara Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
Bought used from car lot with 130,000 miles on it. After 5 years and 50,000 miles on it; we find it hard to let go off. This 4x4 goes better in snow than a Jeep Liberty we used to have & the Ford F250 we have now. The gas efficiency of this vehicle makes it hard to not keep. The canvas top we replaced our self. The interstate driving of 70 mph makes it hard to keep up when wind speeds are high for our area. But for basic family and work transportation for all weather seasons it is nice. We flip the convertible top off in summer and have hauled bicycles, lumber, and fishing poles for many trips and home improvement projects. We have had to replace the water pump and heater core. But the rest has never gave us any problem. Keep good tires and gas in it and it's hard to find this mechanical and gas value in anything. We have looked because we are considering upgrade because of its age. But honestly, it will be a hard day to turn it loose if or when we do.
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Critical Review
I have had this car since 2003. I have more than doubled the price I paid for in in costly repairs. I have to drive 45 miles to the dealership just to get in worked on because nobody in my county works on suzuki's. I have had to replace the engine, every belt, fan, tire, brakes, hose, clamp, ect. I do not recommend this car to anyone... unless you want to buy mine, then come and get it!
2002 Vitara Reviews
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This cars still going strong, bought it with 76k miles and im at about 100k now, within a year, only complaints is its very cheaply made, things break easily and doesnt feel like . anything of quality
Reliable, Rear Traction
Not a performance vehicle
This vehicle, while it is a light duty vehicle, provided regular maintenace, endures. It is simply a vehicle designed to get you to point B, with relative ease and comfort. It will let the driver pass light moving waters up to 1feet high, although it is a light vehicle.
go’s almost anywhere
none
we bought this car new . has been very reliable , never given us any problems . good gas mileage . :)
Fun, Good milage, cute, great in snow 2 feet deep,
rag top- I had a hard top made.
Always starts. Didn't drive it for nearly a year and started right up. LOVE LOVE LOVE this little bugger. Someone offered me a price and I'm having a hard time unclenching my keys.
excellent 4x4 - versatile for fun & truck
wind resistant of major highways is the worst
Bought used from car lot with 130,000 miles on it. After 5 years and 50,000 miles on it; we find it hard to let go off. This 4x4 goes better in snow than a Jeep Liberty we used to have & the Ford F250 we have now. The gas efficiency of this vehicle makes it hard to not keep. The canvas top we replaced our self. The interstate driving of 70 mph makes it hard to keep up when wind speeds are high for our area. But for basic family and work transportation for all weather seasons it is nice. We flip the convertible top off in summer and have hauled bicycles, lumber, and fishing poles for many trips and home improvement projects. We have had to replace the water pump and heater core. But the rest has never gave us any problem. Keep good tires and gas in it and it's hard to find this mechanical and gas value in anything. We have looked because we are considering upgrade because of its age. But honestly, it will be a hard day to turn it loose if or when we do.
Handles great,good gas milage,fun to drive
no fog lights, no tinted windows
in UP STATE N.Y. it is the kind of small suv you need for the harsh winters.Starts every time great on gas tight steering.4WD is huge up here. Just a very KOOL thing to drive.
good reliable car up to now,i guess not to many people know about the cross member on the subframe rusts out causing a very dangerous situation for me and any other driver around me on the road.
Reliable and safe.
Bare bones interior.
I've never owned a vehicle with over 100,000 miles before. I bought it new in 2004 and found it to be reliable, safe, and great to load up with "stuff".
