We found the following complaints for SUZUKI GRAND VITARA (1999)
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While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to a high rate, causing it to roll over. Dealershipnotified, but did not resolve the problem. When vehicle hit snow, airbags failed to deploy.also, when incident occurred, consumer was driving home from having recall repair made on accelerator cable.*la
Broad sided another vehicle at about 35 mph and neither airbags didn't deploy.dt
While driving approximately 40 mph consumer lost control of vehicle. It thenskiddedand flipped over,hitting the front first.upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
Dt*:the contact stated the airbag light is constantly illuminated.the dealership has replaced the airbag system module twice, but the problem returned.the windshield wipers were inoperative. Updated 06/19/06.
Airbag - when it's below 40 degrees outside the airbag light stays on. Windshield -makes a howling noise when speed exceeds 80 mph.passenger seatbelt - will not release when someone is sitting in the seat. Air condition - you have to constantlypress the a/c switch and it will eventually activate. Air conditioner - the fresh air/recirculation lever does not stay on recirculate, it moves by itself back to fresh air. Front axle - the 4wd always pops back into 2wd all by itself. The axle leaks constanly.it's been replaced twice within 10000 miles.
1999 suzuki grand vartara air bags failed to deploy after vehicle hitting a @36'' tree.the vehicle was traveling on a secondary road, posted speed 45mph, due to icey,and snowey conditions , driver traveled at @ 30 mph. Cresting a hill the vehicle hit a snow covered ice patch., on the down hill side the vehicle moved right the left before my daughter ( the driver) could react the vehicle veered into the tree. My daughter hit her head and face on the steering wheel and my wife hit something that could not be readaly identified and recieved a gash in the middle of her forehead , a concusion, and her leg was jammed unde the dashboard. The leg was not broken but she does need to wear a keg immobilizer for a few days. Most of the damage was to the left front of the vehicle and towards the center. With the size of the tree and the amount of left front damage one would expect to have the drivers side airbag deploy at the very least. While none of these injuries are life threatning, i have great concern , because our family has 3 1999 grand vartarsi drive one , my wife drives one and her sister drives one. This may all change very soon., depending on what we do or do not find out about this situation. I see on you site there have been several reports of grand vartar owners reporting airbag problems. How many will it take before someonre thakes this problem serious.
Vehicle tie rod broke.*mrthe failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and consequently struck a concrete divider wall and the air bags fail to deploy. *ph (per alberto jimenez this document is considered a mailed in voq)
Wife has had three major crashes with two grand vitaras. During none of the incidents did the driver's side or passenger's side air bags deploy. First incident was in december of 98. That vehicle was totalled.second incident was in april of 99, and the third incident was in september of 99 .second vehicle was repaired, and is back on the road.*ml
Consumer was traveling 35mph oninterstate and there was snow on ground.another vehicle veered intoconsumer's vehicle becauseother vehicle had lost control.driver applied brakes and turnedwheel toleft.to avoid hitting other vehicle,driver hydroplaned, and vehicle hitmeridian strip hard. Upon impact,airbags didn't deploy.consumer sustained injuries. Dealership was contacted.
Driving southbound through intersection & another vehicle made left turn in front. Applied brakes suddenly but hit driver's side. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Passenger went through windshield & sustained injuries. Also,driver suffered injuries. Had emergency room treatment.
Totaled the truckin a role over, no airbags deployed.
Dt: drivers' side air bag did not deploy in the event of an accident whiledriving35 mph.
Consumer stated the vehicle battery caught fire which caused the engine to catch on fire as well.*mj
The key sticks in the ignition and fails to turn. When this occurs it makes it difficult to start the vehicle.then, when the vehicle finally starts and is turned off the keys will not release.manufacturer is aware of this issue, and has issued a repair kit for this problem.the kit is $45.00 plus labor.
The wires at the back of the cigarette lighter melted. Whenthe consumersbrake assist was plugged into the cigarettelighter itburned up, because the wire was too thin and was unable to carry that type of load. Luckily the fuse did not blow out.*nlm
The engine would not turn over, could not be jump started, and was towed to the dealership.the diagnosis was a dead cell battery at ~48,000 miles.two weeks later the engine would not turn over, but eventually did after a jump start.the following two weeks, when the key was turned to try and start the engine, all that happened was a clicking noise.jump starting was ineffective.it was towed again to the dealership.the diagnosis is engine siezure.the vehicle is four years old, with ~48,000 miles, and perfect service records.the dealer recommends replacing the entire engine in order for the vehicle to run again.
Consumer statesengine make rattling noise. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still recurring.
Rear main seal on engine begins to leak, dripping oil onto chassis crossmembers and exhaust pipes, leaving an oil burning smell.research has shown most owners encounter this problem with the 1999 grand vitara, and that suzuki has redesigned the rear main seal appropriately, in effect admitting that the original seal is defective.
Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly loses complete engine power at highway speeds and vehicle speed rapidly drops to under 10 mph.engine runs very rough and there is no response when depressing accelerator pedal.must immediately pull over (if possible) as vehicle is not drivable.after waiting several minutes, engine operation returns to normal but power loss will usually reoccur anytime as quickly as within the next several minutes or as long as a day or two.engine power loss may last as little as a minute or two or for several minutes and check engine light comes on.
Vehicle when purchased from dealership-had a loud sound-we assumed that this was normal-the sales person attached a $1500 warranty on the vehicle as if it was a part of the deal-this vehicle was selected by the sales person we never saw the vehicle before the sale or one like it-we went along with the deal only because we needed a vehicle for our family-an theywere willing to have it financed-and our credit was not terrific-now we know why they attached the warranty because of the bad engine-the vehical was so small for our family that we went to try to trade it in for a family van at a different dealership-the sales man told us that the vehicle should not be sounding this loud-he said that you should not hear the sound of the engine-thats when we took it back to the dealership-at first they said it would only take 2days for repairs-but now they are saying at least one week and that the whole engine must be taken apart-an that they were having problems with the timing chain-since they did not offer us a loaner we have to transportation-we thought that if you purchased a vehicle from a place like the ford dealership -who is well known! we wouldn't have to worry about being frauded but we guess we were wrong -the purchase of this vehicle has been a nightmare to our family-please notify us about what can be done-we can't afford to pay for a lemon from the ford dealership. No safety defect listed.
Consmer is calling to report complete engine failure four times since date of purchase. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Motor is blowing oil ontocatalyc converter, causing car to smoke inengine compartment. Took to dealer, and hereplaced a gasket. But,problem has reoccurred. Consumer is handicapped, and is afraid of not exiting a car fast enough inevent of a fire. Please and any furthur information.
While driving 65 mph consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. Consumer pulled over and inspected the vehicle.then,vehicle stalled.consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that thetiming chain needed tobe replaced.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer at 30,000 miles because of a "clicking noise" coming from the engine.the dealer stated there was no problem with the engine.the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who found a problem with the tension on the timing chain.the part was on back order.*nlm
While driving the vehicle started making a rattling noise.upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was due to the tensioner going bad. The hub bearing and senor also went bad and needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.
While driving engine made loud rattling noise and failed..aaa called to tow vehicle.upon inspection by independent mechanic determined timing chain failed.was mentioned that this was a common failure with this particular vehicle.
2.5lv 6 has two exhaust coming off of it, one on the left and one on the right. Under the vehicle where they joined the two together they only used flex hose,and it burned out and caught fire, after only 30,000 miles.the piece in question also houses a o2 sensor witch has screwed up emmissions and computer. The piece is also more than 400.00 dollars.
Fuel odors/fume getting into vehicle while driving.dealer notified and unable to locateproblem. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Recall 01v146000. Dealer has not had parts since april.
Recall campaignfor the suzuki recommended replacing the 4 oxygen sensors. The 4-wheel drive gear would no longer shift, it wasdiscovered years later that it was not assembled correctly.theconsumer had emission problems.the consumer stated when he took the vehicle in for repairs for two problems, the vehicle came back with unrelated problems such as the brakes which the dealer stated needed to be adjusted, the front bumper was hanging off and was missing the securing bolts, the vehicle did not have any head lights, it was subsequently determined by an electrical repair specialist that the head light relay was internally damaged, the consumer stated the was also an unidentifiable fuel leak.
Consumer will completeform concerning extreme odor that comes from catalytic converter.
The engine suddenly started making aloud noise as if the muffler was broken.a mechanic inspected the vehicle and indicated that the exhaust pipe was broken where it comes out from the engine. Mechanic indicz=ated that problem was very common for suzuki.
There is a leak coming from exhaust pipe that is leaking in front of catalyic converter, causing gases to enter vehicle . Driver has been feeling drowsey when all windows are rolled up.
Differential unit has been replaced on two different occasions.it has been a month since last replacement, anda 3rd replacement is needed along with a driveshaft replacement.dealer has recognized defect, but has not provided accurate remedy.consumer states the vehicle experienced a howling/whistling noise from the rear at speeds between 55 and 65, after the first replacement there was heavy vibration throughout the entire vehicle, another replacement and still no remedy made, dealer has replaced the differential assembly and driveshaft.latch broke off of the air filter box, dealer replaced the filter box.consumer states the brake pedal squeaks when being released fast.
Crossover pipelocated between the front seat and the back seat cracked. Exhaust fumes entered into the vehicle.
A/c button was inoperable.
Air conditioning inoperable.reported to dealer april 2001 and now replacement parts are yet available!it is believed the entire heating/cooling system does not work, as the defrosting was ineffectinve during the 200-2001 winter!.
The air condition was not functioning properly, consumer was informed that a replacement hose was needed and that the part would not be available until the end of june, and was not available any where in the united states.
They had to replace the driveshaft,differential,all four tires,turn drums & rotors and the car still vibrates
When the car is hot, especially when at a stop sign/light; a smell forms similar to exhaust fumes is released through the air conditioner.i made the complaint to shortline when it went into service shop.they returned the car saying they did not smell anything?? i returned the car a few days later when the smell was prominent and they admitted that other complaints had been made! they said they need to replace some componants in the a/c and turn it down to stop it from freezing! it is not a powerful a/c. They said that condensation is created when car is hot and any bacteria which has formed gives off this non-toxic smell??? please investigate.
The air condition was not functioning properly, consumer was informed that a replacement hose was needed and that the part would not be available until the end of june, and was not available any where in the united states.
Consumer states air condition is inoperative and has been waiting since the spring to receive the part, however consumer received a recall notification regarding the air condition and was informed that the part was not available.
Consumer states air condition is inoperative and has been waiting since the spring to receive the part, however consumer received a recall notification regarding the air condition and was informed that the part was not available.
Vehicle cannot be serviced for recall 01v146000. Dealership is unable to obtainparts frommanufacturer.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Recall campaignfor the suzuki recommended replacing the 4 oxygen sensors. The 4-wheel drive gear would no longer shift, it wasdiscovered years later that it was not assembled correctly.theconsumer had emission problems.the consumer stated when he took the vehicle in for repairs for two problems, the vehicle came back with unrelated problems such as the brakes which the dealer stated needed to be adjusted, the front bumper was hanging off and was missing the securing bolts, the vehicle did not have any head lights, it was subsequently determined by an electrical repair specialist that the head light relay was internally damaged, the consumer stated the was also an unidentifiable fuel leak.
Consumer is callingdealer in regrad to nhtsa recall#01vf011000/ manufacturer'srecall 101v14600 for regulator hose. Dealer has been contacted for repairs, butwas unable to complete for lack of parts. Please provide further details.
Consumer received notification that vehicle was affected by recall 01v146000.however, dealership has been unable to obtain components from manufacturer to correct the defect.
Consumer received notification for recall 01v146000.dealership cancelledappointment to correct the defect because parts were not availble frommanufacturer.dealership was refusing to service vehicle,and has made no further attempt to reschedule appointment.
Nhtsa recall 01v146000/ manufacturers recall x4, consumer called dealerconcerning recall repairs, dealer had not received parts, and did not know when parts will come in.consumer was informed on sept 26,2001 the parts would be in the first week of october.
01 f 011 000/fuel pipe: unable to get a proper schedule from dealer; federal highway suzuki; denver, co; phone# 303/404-6500, so they could honor recall.
Partswere still not available forrecalls 01f011000 and 01v146000 concerningfuel pipe/hose.pleaese provide any further information. According to recall call letter this part could cause a fire.
Consumerreceived recall notice 01v146/ manufacturer's recall x4in june, and parts still have not come in to remedyproblem. Dealer stated partswere on back order.
Recall 01 f 011 000/fuel pipe: dealer ; bill frank automotors,inc; south bend, in; phone# 219/277-5800 was unable to honorrecall because of no parts available when contacted. Seeking help nhtsa in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Consumer received recall notice 01v146000 in june. Contacted dealership. Was informed by service manager that no parts were delivered, norwere they available.
Consumer is calling in regard to nhtsa recall 00e080000. Dealer was contacted for recall repairs, but was unable to remedyproblem because parts were unavailable until further notice.
Consumer received notification that vehicle was included in recall 01v146000.dealership has informedconsumer that components to correctdefect are not available.no time frame has been given as to when the parts will be available.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer receivedrecall 01v146000 notice. However,dealership has informed consumer that partswere not available frommanufacturer to correctdefect.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Recall# 01v146000/ manufacturer's recall 04consumer stated got recall on june 7,2001, and notified dealer about recall.two months later, and repairs still have not been done because dealerdid not have the parts.consumer statedmanufacturerwas not sending enough parts.
Consumerreceived a recll notice 01v146/ manufacturer's recall x4, and called dealer to make an appointment to get recall repairs done. Dealer stated parts were on backorder untilend of november. Consumer called again in december, and dealer stated againthat partswere still not in. Please add vin.
Consumer received notification for recall 01v146000/ fuel pipe: fuel hose. However, dealership has informed consumerthat component needed to correctdefectwas not available frommanufacturer.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer contacted dealer for recall 01v146000 concerning fuel regulator. But, was unable to do repairs due to lack of parts. *yd
Parts for recall 01v146000 repairshave not been available since july 2001. Dealership keeps cancelling appointment after they have been made due to no parts.
Engine light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealerreplacedgas tank and seals.
Consumer contatced dealer fornhtsarecall 01f011000/ manufacturer'srecall 36 repair.but was unable to have work completed because parts were unavailable until further notice.
Dt:the contact received nhtsa recall 04v427000l for the fuel system pressure regulator firstin 2004.when calling the dealer she left a message on theiranswering machine, and they did not call her back.she received a second recall notice .again, she left a message with the dealer's answering machine and no one has called her back.when trying to call the manufacturer she was unable to get through their phone system.
The vehicle at highway speeds from 45 to 55 miles per hour will lose complete power dropping from 45 or 55 to 10 or 15 mph very rapidly when this happens you have no control of acceleration or vehicle till it reaches the 10 to 15 mph range leaving you in a very dangerous position if you are not close enough to the shoulder of the road to pull offleaving you the possibility of being in a collision with faster approaching vehicles from the rear this is a serious problem that could result in death from a rear end collision and appears to be a common problem with this vehicle. Something needs to be done about this and the dealers have no explanation for this failure. This has been an on going problem from july of 2012 to the current date of 2/4/2013.
The contact owns a 1999 suzuki grand vitara. While driving approximately 5 mph, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle. When the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 01v146000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 04v427000 (fuel system, gasoline), but was not diagnosed or repaired to due the mileage of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000.
The hood latch is sticking, sometimes it will open and other times it will not open. Yh
The vehicle at highway speeds from 45 to 55 miles per hour will lose complete power dropping from 45 or 55 to 10 or 15 mph very rapidly when this happens you have no control of acceleration or vehicle till it reaches the 10 to 15 mph range leaving you in a very dangerous position if you are not close enough to the shoulder of the road to pull offleaving you the possibility of being in a collision with faster approaching vehicles from the rear this is a serious problem that could result in death from a rear end collision and appears to be a common problem with this vehicle. Something needs to be done about this and the dealers have no explanation for this failure. This has been an on going problem from july of 2012 to the current date of 2/4/2013.
Repeated failure of 4wd to remain engaged, even after replacement under warranty. Loud popping noise in drivetrain. Vehicle pops out of 4wd in, from 4h to 2wd. Loud popping noise from drivetrain in 4low.
Whentemperature drops below 20 degreesvehicle will not engage four wheel drive unit.dealer replaced controller the first time, however the problem still existed, dealer finally determined problem was the air pump,pump was replaced and the problem was resolved.
4 wheel drive, slips gear, contacted dealer, nothing they will do about it...
During operation of vehicle in wet/rainy conditions and while making a left or right turn, transmission will jump out of 4-wheel drive into 2-wheel drive unexpectedly. Dealership informed consumer this was normal. Consumer feels vehicle is unsafe in heavy weather conditions due to the weight distribution and lack of stability when vehicle is in 4-wheel drive.
Differential unit has been replaced on two different occasions.it has been a month since last replacement, anda 3rd replacement is needed along with a driveshaft replacement.dealer has recognized defect, but has not provided accurate remedy.consumer states the vehicle experienced a howling/whistling noise from the rear at speeds between 55 and 65, after the first replacement there was heavy vibration throughout the entire vehicle, another replacement and still no remedy made, dealer has replaced the differential assembly and driveshaft.latch broke off of the air filter box, dealer replaced the filter box.consumer states the brake pedal squeaks when being released fast.
They had to replace the driveshaft,differential,all four tires,turn drums & rotors and the car still vibrates
They had to replace the driveshaft,differential,all four tires,turn drums & rotors and the car still vibrates
Differential unit has been replaced on two different occasions.it has been a month since last replacement, anda 3rd replacement is needed along with a driveshaft replacement.dealer has recognized defect, but has not provided accurate remedy.consumer states the vehicle experienced a howling/whistling noise from the rear at speeds between 55 and 65, after the first replacement there was heavy vibration throughout the entire vehicle, another replacement and still no remedy made, dealer has replaced the differential assembly and driveshaft.latch broke off of the air filter box, dealer replaced the filter box.consumer states the brake pedal squeaks when being released fast.
Transmission is hard to shift, after being driven on highway for over 20 minutes, transmission sticks in 5th gear, original transmission replaced at 10,000 miles, problem with new transmission at 11,000 miles, dealer replaced tower on transmission, still hard to shift, vehicle stalls and is very hard to go into reverse when it is cold (below 20) *cj
I have had continual problems with my manual transmission, it continues to lock into 5th gear and also is hard to shift at times.the transmission was replaced at 10,000 miles andnew transmission does the same thing.the latest "fix" on it doesn't work either.
Recall campaignfor the suzuki recommended replacing the 4 oxygen sensors. The 4-wheel drive gear would no longer shift, it wasdiscovered years later that it was not assembled correctly.theconsumer had emission problems.the consumer stated when he took the vehicle in for repairs for two problems, the vehicle came back with unrelated problems such as the brakes which the dealer stated needed to be adjusted, the front bumper was hanging off and was missing the securing bolts, the vehicle did not have any head lights, it was subsequently determined by an electrical repair specialist that the head light relay was internally damaged, the consumer stated the was also an unidentifiable fuel leak.
Four-wheel drive system failed, pops out of gear, almost caused two severe accidents due to loss of control.*mjs
Passenger seat belt locks at inappropriate times, causing discomfort.*mjs
Airbag - when it's below 40 degrees outside the airbag light stays on. Windshield -makes a howling noise when speed exceeds 80 mph.passenger seatbelt - will not release when someone is sitting in the seat. Air condition - you have to constantlypress the a/c switch and it will eventually activate. Air conditioner - the fresh air/recirculation lever does not stay on recirculate, it moves by itself back to fresh air. Front axle - the 4wd always pops back into 2wd all by itself. The axle leaks constanly.it's been replaced twice within 10000 miles.
Front passenger seat belt does not release properly, dealer has repaired and replaced it, however it still does not work properly.
Driver and passenger sides shoulder belts will lock up unexpectedly while driving/sittingand without applying brakes for no apparent reason, making it difficult for driver and passneger to move sideways .
Right rear passenger seat was not able to be locked properly.*mjs
Brake line rotted away all brakes and fluid lost
Tires are too small and tread is inadequate for inclement driving conditions, brakes lock up too quickly, causing the front end to dip foward,resulting inloss of control.( dot number: dma518 tire size: p235/r16 )
When i brake my car pulls to one side and loses control. It is like it is on ice and one time it spun around, even thought i was going slow. My car is regularly maintained.
While traveling brake inicator light would flash. Dealer replaced brake problem, but itreturned. Dealer can't duplicate. Please provide further informton.
Brake light would flash without indication. Dealer replaced brake problemand it returned.can't duplicate. Please provide further informaton.
Brakes produce a grinding noise.
Recall campaignfor the suzuki recommended replacing the 4 oxygen sensors. The 4-wheel drive gear would no longer shift, it wasdiscovered years later that it was not assembled correctly.theconsumer had emission problems.the consumer stated when he took the vehicle in for repairs for two problems, the vehicle came back with unrelated problems such as the brakes which the dealer stated needed to be adjusted, the front bumper was hanging off and was missing the securing bolts, the vehicle did not have any head lights, it was subsequently determined by an electrical repair specialist that the head light relay was internally damaged, the consumer stated the was also an unidentifiable fuel leak.
Difficulty when braking on wet payment.truck makes loud grinding sound as if the engine is going to fall out, plus you can feel the vibration while foot is on the pedal.starting to occur frequently, mostly noticeable when driving downhill.truck seems to be drifting more after you press on the brakes to stop which cause me to feel like i'm at risk of crashing into the back of another vehicle or injury myself and/or passengers (especially my two toddles).very interested to know if the first year model of this new type of truck is considered to be a recall.considering that i experience this incident mostly when it rains or during slippery pavement, i haven't been able to schedule an appointment at the dealership.however, i have called the dealership to inquire and i was informed that there are not reports or history of this type of complaint.i truly find that hard to believe.can you please investigate and notify me of any findings, possibly by may 2001 or sooner.i'm hoping to trade it in on my second anniversary date.thanks in advance for your assistance.
Consumer was traveling 35mph oninterstate and there was snow on ground.another vehicle veered intoconsumer's vehicle becauseother vehicle had lost control.driver applied brakes and turnedwheel toleft.to avoid hitting other vehicle,driver hydroplaned, and vehicle hitmeridian strip hard. Upon impact,airbags didn't deploy.consumer sustained injuries. Dealership was contacted.
Consumer applied brakes to slow down at 25-30 mph, not a panic stop, brake locked up ,and vehicle spun around 180 degrees. Vehicle hit the curb. Dealer replacedhub assembly/ knuckle joints/ front assembly, and front stabilizer. Damage was $ 3000-4000.
I first reported this problem last year. Something was causing intermittent severe vibration at highway speeds. I was traveling down the highway going 60mph at approx. 12:30am when this occured again and i attempted to pull over to the side of the highway when my foot was dislodged from the brake by vibration. The force being applied to the brake was transfered to the accelerator which resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle. I slammed into a solid rock ledge and received injuries to my back and neck. Both ofthe air bags failed to deploy, the officers on the scene commented that they should have. This vehicle has been to the dealer three times for the vibration problem with no results. Their answer has been to balance the tires over and over, although they did supposedly replace the body bushings. Still no results. Now i have a wrecked vehicle and a messed up back to show for my $20,000 dollar investment.
Brakes would be making grinding/squealing & clicking noises when applied. Was informed by mechanic atdealership thatbrakes were dirty and needed to be replaced/cleaned. Also, they were non-abestos. Nothing else was done tobrakes.
Difficulty when braking on wet payment.truck makes loud grinding sound as if the engine is going to fall out, plus you can feel the vibration while foot is on the pedal.starting to occur frequently, mostly noticeable when driving downhill.truck seems to be drifting more after you press on the brakes to stop which cause me to feel like i'm at risk of crashing into the back of another vehicle or injury myself and/or passengers (especially my two toddles).very interested to know if the first year model of this new type of truck is considered to be a recall.considering that i experience this incident mostly when it rains or during slippery pavement, i haven't been able to schedule an appointment at the dealership.however, i have called the dealership to inquire and i was informed that there are not reports or history of this type of complaint.i truly find that hard to believe.can you please investigate and notify me of any findings, possibly by may 2001 or sooner.i'm hoping to trade it in on my second anniversary date.thanks in advance for your assistance.
Consumer stated that whiledriving vehiclebegan to shake no matter what speedit wastraveling.consumer took vehicle torepairat least 10-15 times, and each time consumerwas told that they could not find whatwas the cause of theproblembecause they could not duplicate the shaking. Onceconsumer took the vehicle to a tire dealer, mechanic drove the vehicle, and toldconsumer that thecalipers were sticking at the time ofacceleration.
They had to replace the driveshaft,differential,all four tires,turn drums & rotors and the car still vibrates
They had to replace the driveshaft,differential,all four tires,turn drums & rotors and the car still vibrates
The contact owns a 1999 suzuki grand vitara.the contact stated that the brakes made a grinding noise and the brake adjustment pin in the rear driver side wheel was loose.the spring that held the wheel in place failed, which allowed it to move freely inside the brake drum.the spring flipped up and caused the brake shoe, drum, and braking kit to fail.prior to the failure, aamco inspected the rear and front brakes and stated that they were 50% worn.the contact placed the wheel back on the vehicle and drove approximately six blocks when he heard the noise.the contact took the vehicle back to aamco because the grinding noise became very loud.aamco stated that the failure was not caused by the inspection.the contact called suzuki's customer service line to find out if the failure was common.suzuki stated that no one could talk to their technical department unless they were a dealer.the contact notified the suzuki dealer so that they could call the manufacturer.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 31,734.
Differential unit has been replaced on two different occasions.it has been a month since last replacement, anda 3rd replacement is needed along with a driveshaft replacement.dealer has recognized defect, but has not provided accurate remedy.consumer states the vehicle experienced a howling/whistling noise from the rear at speeds between 55 and 65, after the first replacement there was heavy vibration throughout the entire vehicle, another replacement and still no remedy made, dealer has replaced the differential assembly and driveshaft.latch broke off of the air filter box, dealer replaced the filter box.consumer states the brake pedal squeaks when being released fast.
The contact owns a 1999 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, she would hear a loud squeaking noise. Also when she made turns at low speeds, the noise gets louder. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The vin was unavailable.
Airbag - when it's below 40 degrees outside the airbag light stays on. Windshield -makes a howling noise when speed exceeds 80 mph.passenger seatbelt - will not release when someone is sitting in the seat. Air condition - you have to constantlypress the a/c switch and it will eventually activate. Air conditioner - the fresh air/recirculation lever does not stay on recirculate, it moves by itself back to fresh air. Front axle - the 4wd always pops back into 2wd all by itself. The axle leaks constanly.it's been replaced twice within 10000 miles.
I was proceeding slowly, in 4 wheel drive, on a straight stretch of road.it was snowing lightly.i felt a slight "thump" under the car, as if i'd run over a small stick or something similar.the car suddenly veered to the right, struck a snowbank, and then spun around, coming to rest with the left front against the guardrail.the steering knuckle had fractured.the factory replacement part has been significantly redesigned, and has been reinforced at the exact spot that snapped.is there a history of problems with this part?
Vehicle tie rod broke.*mrthe failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and consequently struck a concrete divider wall and the air bags fail to deploy. *ph (per alberto jimenez this document is considered a mailed in voq)
The fender on the front passenger's side is very loose.the entire fender is held on by plastic fasteners. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fasteners with others that werealso made of plastic.the manufacturer was aware of the problem.three months later the fasteners started to fall out again. *sc
Recall campaignfor the suzuki recommended replacing the 4 oxygen sensors. The 4-wheel drive gear would no longer shift, it wasdiscovered years later that it was not assembled correctly.theconsumer had emission problems.the consumer stated when he took the vehicle in for repairs for two problems, the vehicle came back with unrelated problems such as the brakes which the dealer stated needed to be adjusted, the front bumper was hanging off and was missing the securing bolts, the vehicle did not have any head lights, it was subsequently determined by an electrical repair specialist that the head light relay was internally damaged, the consumer stated the was also an unidentifiable fuel leak.
Aluminum subframes are failing, subframes are cracking causing the riders and passengers seat to collaspe onto the rear wheel.
When traveling downhighway at 55 mphtires bounce. Half time tires are not on pavement, and at 55 mph driver can lose control.consumer has contacteddealer.please provide any further information.
While driving axle assembly slid out causing loss of power. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts
Left front wheel fell off at 70 mph. Dealer admits defective wheel bearing. Accepts no liability since it's over 36,000 mile warranty. Tire was still attached when i last saw the wheel. Wheel was never recovered.
While driving the vehicle started making a rattling noise.upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was due to the tensioner going bad. The hub bearing and senor also went bad and needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.
Original equipment on a 1999 grand, vitara.p235/60r16 size dot: elkudma that on wet pavements tires have poor traction, causing the vehicle to slide from side to side. The dealer has been notified.consumer states that on one occasion, vehicle did a 180 degree spin at approximately 28 mph on a slick road in four wheel drive, causing vehicle to face oncoming traffic, bridgestone dueler 687.
Tires are too small and tread is inadequate for inclement driving conditions, brakes lock up too quickly, causing the front end to dip foward,resulting inloss of control.( dot number: dma518 tire size: p235/r16 )
They had to replace the driveshaft,differential,all four tires,turn drums & rotors and the car still vibrates
This is not a complaint about the automobile other than a warning about a potentially serious safety hazard.i have discovered that aftermarket floor mats can bunch up under the accellerator pedal,and stick it in the wide open position.this could cause a catastrophic accident.this recently happened to me,and i was lucky to avoid an accident by turning off my ignition at the last second.maybe suzuki needs to redesign the accellerator pedal to prevent this from happening.
Consumer complaint regarding there no longer being a suzuki dealer in his area and can not get recall work done.*the consumer requested that suzuki could make arrangements for the installation of the safety recall.the consumer would have to drive 120 miles in order to have the vehicle repaired.*sc
Intermittently the vehicle would rapidly accelerate.the consumer had to turn off the ignition switch to stop the vehicle. The dealership kept the vehicle for 1 day, however they were unable to duplicate the problem.
While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to a high rate, causing it to roll over. Dealershipnotified, but did not resolve the problem. When vehicle hit snow, airbags failed to deploy.also, when incident occurred, consumer was driving home from having recall repair made on accelerator cable.*la
Consumer was driving up a steep hill and when approaching the top of the hill he gradually pressed on the brakes, as well as letting the gas go,for some reason instead of the vehicle stopping,it kept going with increased speeds.consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop. When attempting to restart the vehicleit jumped and accelerated without pressing the gas. There were no injuries.
I have 1999 suzuki grand vitara. I had a problem with the accelerator sticking to the floor about a year and a half ago.it was still under warranty when it was repaired.the dealer said it was a broken linkage.now the problem is when i accelerate at low speed it makes a weird grunting gurgling sound. I planning on having it checked out when i have my 3000 mile oil change in september.
The accelerator pedal had gone to the floor without being applied.the manufacturer was contacted and stated they had no recalls.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where he suggested changing the accelerator pedal. *scc
Consumer expresses discontent regarding recall from suzuki corporation *tgwthe consumer stated he received a recall letter stating it was the second notice, but he never received the first notice. The consumer was told the repairs would need to be performed by trained mechanic which was 80 miles away.
While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to a high rate, causing it to roll over. Dealershipnotified, but did not resolve the problem. When vehicle hit snow, airbags failed to deploy.also, when incident occurred, consumer was driving home from having recall repair made on accelerator cable.*la
Consumer received a recall noticeconcerning defective accelerator cable. Consumerwas unable to make an appointment until february 26, 2004.
Recall 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap failure. Dealer indicated to the consumer that the parts were on national back order, and won't be available for a couple of months.
I have 1999 suzuki grand vitara. I had a problem with the accelerator sticking to the floor about a year and a half ago.it was still under warranty when it was repaired.the dealer said it was a broken linkage.now the problem is when i accelerate at low speed it makes a weird grunting gurgling sound. I planning on having it checked out when i have my 3000 mile oil change in september.
Heater failed, frost on windshield causing poor visibility, almost resulted in accident.*mjs
Windshield defogger system is not working properly. On rainy days, or in cold weather, the windshield fogs up. Turning on the defogger makesit worse even on the highest settings. The only thing that clears it eventually is rolling down the windows an inch on either side left or rear. This has been an ongoing problem sincei purchase the vehicle, but now it is getting worst.
Air conditioning vents broken without being touched.*mjs
Plastic window guards do not securely attach towindow frame.in event of high speeds or high windguardswill just blow completely off. Window guards are just jammed into place, dealer has declined to fasten them to the vehicle.
Airbag - when it's below 40 degrees outside the airbag light stays on. Windshield -makes a howling noise when speed exceeds 80 mph.passenger seatbelt - will not release when someone is sitting in the seat. Air condition - you have to constantlypress the a/c switch and it will eventually activate. Air conditioner - the fresh air/recirculation lever does not stay on recirculate, it moves by itself back to fresh air. Front axle - the 4wd always pops back into 2wd all by itself. The axle leaks constanly.it's been replaced twice within 10000 miles.
Seal bad on windshield causing a high pitched humming noise while driving at 65 mph.*mjs
Consumer received recall 00e080000 aboutsteel wheels,but she has a problem.
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