10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
106,700 miles

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problem #2

Dec 282016

Grand Vitara 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Suzuki Grand vitara. While driving 3 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a building. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Updated 04/05/17

- Kelso, WA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 082013

Grand Vitara 6-cyl

  • 78,400 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Suzuki Grand vitara. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel became very hard to turn and the vehicle almost turned over when the brake was applied. The contact also stated that the vehicle proceeded to accelerate while the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was steered into the bushes to avoid a crash and was then shutdown with the keys. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the throttle body had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,400. Updated 04/02/13 the consumer stated she was arrested because of this event. Updated 04/18/2013

- Lake Worth , FL, USA

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