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Scimike wrote: With the exception of the steering damper nothing has changed to make the G4 less susceptible to death wobble. It's an inherent issue with all solid front axle vehicles, any make, not just Suzuki. A new vehicle will not suffer, but as steering components wear then it possibility of wobble increases. The damper will assist to mask the problem, but eventually even the damper will not cover shot kingpin bearings etc.
Don't get hung up on the possibility though, just maintain the vehicle and enjoy.
This death wobble thing. If it did happen, is it something that cam be fixed eadily? Or is it summit that costs an arm n a leg to fix? Hope this wobble thing dont spoil what is so far my perfect 4x4.
So 7 months and 7000kms later, I have absolutely zero complaints but I may be one of the first to ding my 2019!
I opened our waist-high garden gates and as I reversed one swung back, denting the passenger door and more interestingly broke the black plastic sill skirting on the bottom of that side. It didn't crack the skirting but broke the mounting 'bracket' portion of the skirting off clean on a light impact.
It's insured and the admin was sorted quickly which is great but it was pretty heart-breaking.
I was concerned with new cars being scarce, that parts may be too, but it was just less then 4 weeks, (which is far from ideal) and the car was very drivable so it wasn't the end of the world.
MrPaynterZA wrote: So 7 months and 7000kms later, I have absolutely zero complaints but I may be one of the first to ding my 2019!
I opened our waist-high garden gates and as I reversed one swung back, denting the passenger door and more interestingly broke the black plastic sill skirting on the bottom of that side. It didn't crack the skirting but broke the mounting 'bracket' portion of the skirting off clean on a light impact.
It's insured and the admin was sorted quickly which is great but it was pretty heart-breaking.
I was concerned with new cars being scarce, that parts may be too, but it was just less then 4 weeks, (which is far from ideal) and the car was very drivable so it wasn't the end of the world.
Disappointing that you've had to face such a problem - good news is that a solution was quickly available. I had wondered myself if parts are on a 6 months back order - seeing as a new vehicle can allegedly take up to 2 years.
Another milestone in 2019 Jimny ownership - Odometer has clocked 8000 miles. Once again a rather dull report to file on the forum. Zero bits have failed or fallen off. The Jimny hasn't had to be rescued nor has a warranty claim been pursued. I just drive it and it puts a big silly grin on my face.
You really do have very low expectations of reliability from a new vehicle don't you? It's a Japanese built car it's not going to start failing anytime soon.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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