5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,181 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

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problem #3

Jun 132003

Grand Vitara 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 50 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle out of the road and turn off the engine.

- San German, PR, USA

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problem #2

Jan 152004

Grand Vitara

  • miles
Without warning, the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor while driving 22 mph.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jun 122002

Grand Vitara

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 65 mph consumer applied brakes and vehicle did not slow down. Consumer then applied emergency brake, did not slow vehicle. Engine kept revving. Consumer then shifted to park and shut off engine. Vehicle is at dealership at this time.

- Summers Point, NJ, USA

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