10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,000 miles

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problem #2

Jun 212009

Grand Vitara

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara. The contact stated that when at a stop with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle's engine would begin to rev with the RPM levels vigorously fluctuating. She noticed the problem on three different occasions since June 2009. She took the vehicle to the dealership and the dealer stated that they could not find a cause for the failures. She called the manufacturer and was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealership. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 59,330. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #1

Jan 152004

(reported on)

Grand Vitara

  • 2,000 miles
The vehicle experienced a problem with the accelerator cable. The vehicle went out of control and rolled over which resulted in a crash. The vehicle was totaled. Provide further details.................................................

- Saint Paul, MN, USA