2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,548 miles

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problem #5

Jul 012009

Grand Vitara

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand vitara. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated that the air bag sensor located in the front passenger seat needed to be replaced and advised that the air bags would not deploy in the event ofa crash, unless the sensor was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #4

Apr 082010

Grand Vitara

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand vitara. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the front passenger air bag off indicator illuminated whenever a passenger was positioned in the front seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed the air bag sensor module would need to be replaced. The vehicle had been previously repaired for the similar defect in April of 2000; however the problem recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. In addition, the headlight low beam bulbs were replaced fifteen different times due to the faulty design of the head lamp socket. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Morehead City, NC, USA

problem #3

Apr 012011

Grand Vitara

  • 76,000 miles
I have a 2006 Suzuki - Grand vitara, my passenger side air bag light stays on. I took it to the Suzuki dealer and they said my passenger side air bag sensor is out and it would cost $2000 for the part only. What do I do?

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #2

Jan 072011

Grand Vitara

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand vitara. While driving approximately 45 mph the passenger side air bag light illuminated while a passenger was in the front seat. The light began illuminating intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #1

Mar 172010

Grand Vitara

  • 28,740 miles
I purchased a 2nd hand 2006 Suzuki Grand vitara. The light for my air bag lit up on my dashboard. When I took it in for servicing, I was informed that the sensor on the front seat passenger air bag module was defective and needed to be replaced. As I conducted my research with the mainland Suzuki office and the local dealership, it was presented to me that many, many vehicles of the same was brought it for the same problem. I was not in any accident but was responsible in paying a little over $2,000 out of my pocket. Apparently the "black listed" extended warranty that was provided to me at the time of sale, does not cover restraints. I am upset that the manufacturer of this car does not want to take responsibility, and for 2nd hand buyers - we are made financially responsible for paying for the repairs. I am upset on top of being financially drained and would like to know how to proceed in filing a class action law suit. Can you respectfully respond as I was informed that there is a federal supplemental warranty that covers restraints in place?

- Kailua, HI, USA