Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Suzuki Ignis faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Suzuki Ignis fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2001 - Present) Fault Guide
Suzuki Ignis (2000 - Present) Fault Guide
Suzuki Grand Vitara (2001 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 8 SUZUKI Grand Vitara (2001 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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2 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the SUZUKI Grand Vitara (2001 - Present)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork (for the following engines only) to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule:
- 1.6 litre pertol engine: 5 years or 54,000 miles
- Diesel common rail engines: 6 years or 90,000 miles
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (such as water pump and tensioner) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon. Usually the engine has to be replaced or at least re-built after a cam belt failure.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it is coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost £200.
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Suzuki Ignis (2000 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 7 SUZUKI Ignis (2000 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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1 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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2 recalls
Here's an example fault on the SUZUKI Ignis (2000 - Present)
What to look for:
Check that the engine management light comes on with the ignition and goes out a few seconds after you start the engine. If the engine management light doesn’t come on with the ignition, it may have burnt out or have been removed to hide a bigger fault.
What it means:
If the engine management light stays on, the problem is usually an oxygen sensor.
What to do
Negotiate a £150 discount or have the repair completed.
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