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Does the Suzuki Vitara have an issue with uneven tyre wear?
I'm looking to swap my Toyota RAV4 to a Suzuki Vitara AllGrip. My budget of £11,000 means I'll probably get a car that's 3yo or older, and not under manufacturer warranty. But problems with uneven tyre wear on the rear seem increasingly common. Plus, tyre wear is probably not going to be visible for a few months after I buy. If I buy a car that has this fault, where do I stand?
Asked on 22 June 2021 by Steve Jones
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Excessive tyre wear on the Vitara is usually caused by a problem with the rear axle. There was a recall over this issue – you can check if it's been done here: cars.suzuki.co.uk/owners/check-outstanding-recall/
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