5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 302003

(reported on)

Grand Vitara

  • 30,000 miles
While driving the vehicle started making a rattling noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was due to the tensioner going bad. The hub bearing and senor also went bad and needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jul 282001

Grand Vitara 4WD

  • miles
Left front wheel fell off at 70 mph. Dealer admits defective wheel bearing. Accepts no liability since it's over 36,000 mile warranty. Tire was still attached when I last saw the wheel. Wheel was never recovered.

- St. Peters, MO, USA

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