10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,181 miles

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problem #4

Sep 042003

Grand Vitara 6-cyl

  • 60,723 miles
The vehicle accelerated suddenly on an expressway exit ramp and when attempting to brake the vehicle spun out of control. (nar) there were no injuries and no other vehicle were involved. The pressure applied tot he brakes to avoid the collision damaged them and the consumer had them replaced immediately. This was not he first time the vehicle had accelerated suddenly. The consumer had several mechanics look at the vehicle but none of them were able to find a problem. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the expenses incurred for repairing the brake and accelerator.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #3

Jul 152003

Grand Vitara

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Leak in ac condenser found to be a common problem, leak in same location on several vehicles. Pull to right while driving that alighnment cant fix, similar problems reported by other owners. Premature wear and vibration of front brakes similar to complaints of other owners. No offer to replace failing condenser by dealer who told me about problem with other condensers they knew about. Can not find any contact info on Suzuki motors site to complain.

- Euless, TX, USA

problem #2

Jan 272004

(reported on)

Grand Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
The "brake" sign appeared on the dashboard. The mechanic found that the front brakes were low and the rotors warped. They replaced the front pads, cut the front rotors, cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes. After a week per consumer, "the brake sign still showed off." The problem was intermittent. The service suggested that everything was fine and they could not do anything about it.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Jun 192003

Grand Vitara 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
While driving 35 mph the consumer pressed the brake pedal but the brakes did not respond. As a result the consumer hit another vehicle which caused damage to both vehicles.

- Tucson, AZ, USA