Comments on: Suzuki Jimny Sierra Review & Road Test

By: Robbie

Robbie — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:39:42 +0000

Looking at a jimney at the moment, bit concerned about this wobble in the steering that people have talked about. Has anyone found out what causes it, and is it a particular year model??? Andrea mentions the kingpin bearings, is this where the problem is?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:16:21 +0000

I am on my third wobble! It is the front Kingpin bearings. Suzuki repair agents should know this but I think they choose to ignore it. I had the first one fixed under warranty but have paid for the second and now in need of a third. I would love to know what causes this problem, as It’s not a cheap fix.

By: amanda

amanda — Mon, 30 May 2011 12:24:29 +0000

I am glad others have come across the dreaded “steering wobble” , i am just going through the start of this always had the odd random wobble between 70-80kms but not constant usually under braking.
I recently had a rather close incounter with a roo and found the shudder/wobble to be very unerving just acelerating above 70kms-80kms caused severe steering wobble. Had a balance,rotation and aliment today now we are back to wobbling when braking between previous mentioned speeds. i love this little car and have a ball with it offroad. we have even gone places in 2wd where a fully modified jeep couldn’t go in 4wd. hopefully my local 4wd company will help to fix this. go the jimny!!!!!

By: colin

colin — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:03:27 +0000

found the vibration problem i jacked up the wheels on the front end and spun them by hand the left wheel had a flat spot so i swaped it for the spare tyre and this almost removed all of the steering wheel vibration the right hand wheel must have a slight flat spot the car probably sat in a parking lot for some time at the factory

By: colin

colin — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:49:04 +0000

just purchased one 750kms on the clock and has a steering wheel vibration at 70 – 85kmh from new had it back to dealer they did what they could but no fix. Look on the web this is a problem and some say a design fault and difficult to resolve. I have to wait another 2 weeks when a suzuki rep turns up fingers crossed.

By: adrian

adrian — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:52:43 +0000

the diesel model is only left hand drive for the euro market

By: Lee Mazengarb

Lee Mazengarb — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:29:19 +0000

They are a great car.
For what they are they do a far better job off road then u would think.
Unstoppable.
Quite often find urself rescueing much bigger far more expensive cars.
They float, so watch in deep river crossings. Get out and walk beside it pulling it along.
Did I mention they are light, easy to get out of odd predicaments that the bigger heavier cars need a lot of help with.

By: flectronics.com

flectronics.com — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:47:02 +0000

I have owned my Jimny now for 1 year… I only get 400km if that per tank. So if some one could work out that for me would be great. But it doesnt help when i get Piranha Off Roads to do their thing to it before leaving the Suzuki’s factory floor from Brand new hehehehe .. It now has 15″ x 32 mud duelers.. the brand new original suspension has been ripped out & replaced with rock crawling suspension ( with out being over done ) with a lift kit.. It has front & rear ARB air diff locks .. diff breathers modified & higher .. ARB bull bar that has been reinforced to take a 12 lbs winch .. a heavy duty wiring loom to replace the crap Suzuki put in so i can run higher wattage globes … diving lights & UHF radio with custom maid side door protectors for the rocks ..

now it runs like a 100 year old turtle but it is unstoppable off-road .. i am wanting to take it around Australia & up through the Kimberli’s & cape york .. yes i would need to take a few cans of fuel with me hehehe LOL piss poor fuel consumption..

plans are for extractors & 2″ exhaust .. and a couple other mods in the future .. maybe a long range fuel tank .. that’s if i can find a spot for it ..

Long live the Jimny Sierra .. Happy 40Th Birthday Suzuki Jimny Sierra

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:35:49 +0000

I get about 12 to 14 km per litre but rarely use the air conditioning, you really need to change down a gear as you turn that on .

Josh

By: Cos Mango

Cos Mango — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:04:28 +0000

My truth on this car is that its a little underpowered. Throw in 80kw, a 6th gear and a set of rear speakers and you got yourself an awesome daily driver that can take you well and truly off the beaten track when needed. Bought a 2009 Sierra Jimny, with the revised M13A engine, and its been a pleasure to own and drive. $40 premium gets me 400 to 420 kays and that’s giving it a good serve as often as this bullshit Sydney traffic will allow me to. Seriously stoked with this capable little beast, optioned up with a set of roof racks, luggage box and tow bar and a family of 4 can travel up and down the coast comfortably and safely. Imaging how far the XP coupe or the XY GT would have come if Ford had stuck to such wining formulas. Easy to park and nice to look at – Watching this space for the next update.