4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #2

Nov 012004

Grand Vitara

  • 50,000 miles
Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. Number of other problems with this vehicle. The consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. The consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. The vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. The consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. The fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. The tail light bulb went out. The consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. The temprature gauge went from cold to hot instantly. The vehicle needs new struts.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 212002

(reported on)

Grand Vitara 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle has an intermittent electical problem. On a random basis it wont start. We have taken it to the dealer and it started for the. We towed it to the dealer and they had it for a week and they said they could not find anything wrong with it. There was another vehicle the same as ours at the same time with the same problem. It happens quite often, sometimes it will start after a few hours sometimes it won't start for a couple of days. We were planning a trip but have had to cancel it because the car is not dependable. I have gone out to go to work and the car will not start. I am the cartaker for my parents and I can not depend on the car to start if I need to take them to the doctor or anything else that a person needs a car for. I do believe something can be done. I do not feel that I must have the car towed in another four or five times before something can be done about this car. It will be snowing in a few months and I surley do not want to get stuck someplace in the snow. This is a serious problem and I do not like that the dealer nor the manufacture will not do simething about this problem until it happens in their presence. They have agreed that the car has a problem but they do not know what the problem is.

- Ogden, UT, USA