10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jul 022001

(reported on)

Grand Vitara 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Original equipment on a 1999 grand, vitara.P235/60R16 size dot: Elkudma that on wet pavements tires have poor traction, causing the vehicle to slide from side to side. The dealer has been notified. Consumer states that on one occasion, vehicle did a 180 degree spin at approximately 28 mph on a slick road in four wheel drive, causing vehicle to face oncoming traffic, Bridgestone dueler 687.

- Patchogue, NY, USA

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problem #2

Oct 011999

Grand Vitara

  • miles
Tires are too small and tread is inadequate for inclement driving conditions, brakes lock up too quickly, causing the front end to dip foward, resulting in loss of control.( dot number: Dma518 tire size: P235/R16 )

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 141999

Grand Vitara

  • miles
They had to replace the driveshaft, differential, all four tires, turn drums & rotors and the car still vibrates

- Tampa, FL, USA

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