NHTSA — Power Train: Manual Transmission: Floor Shift Assembly Problems

10.0

really awful
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1999 Suzuki Vitara transmission problems

transmission problem

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1999 Suzuki Vitara Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 011999

Vitara 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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The transmission did not easily go into 3rd gear. There was a horrible vibration and noise when driving down the road and a feeling of loss of control of the vehicle when traveling on the highway.

- Iron Station, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 191999

(reported on)

Vitara

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While trying to shift out of 5th gear the shifter gets stuck in the neutral gate between 5th and reverse, other times excessive force used to engage lower gear. Mjs

- Oak Forest, IL, USA

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