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2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 20, 2018
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Brakes98.7%
  • Engine98.7%
  • Suspension76.8%
  • Airbags65.8%
  • Electrical54.9%
  • Steering54.9%
  • Body & structure43.9%
  • Tires & wheels43.9%
  • Other / unspecified43.9%
  • Seat belts43.9%
  • Transmission43.9%
  • Heating & air conditioning21.9%
  • Visibility11.0%
  • Interior & seats11.0%
  • Exterior lighting11.0%
  • Powertrain (other)11.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

26
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT HAS HAD HER VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE FOR TWO RECALLS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01V146000 AND 04V427000); HOWEVER, THE DEFECT STILL OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED. THE CONTACT FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT WHEN SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE THE FIRST TWO TIMES TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED, THE DEALER DID NOT RE-ROUTE THE FUEL DELIVERY HOSE WITH THE IMPROVED CLAMP. THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE FAILED WAS ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VACUUM HOSE WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND THE PSI RELIEF WAS EXTREMELY HIGH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FLOODED. THE MECHANIC PROPERLY REPAIRED THE DEFECT THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED DURING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MECHANIC HAS RECORDS AND DIGITAL PICTURES OF THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FUEL HOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN THE FIRST TWO TIMES FOR THE RECALL REPAIR, IT WAS RECOGNIZED THAT THE FUEL HOSE HAD NOT FAILED AT THAT TIME; HOWEVER,THE RECALL STATED THAT IT COULD POTENTIALLY FAIL. SHE RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE IN DECEMBER OF 2001 AND THE SECOND NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2004. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART DURING THE SECOND VISIT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NO LONGER THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,170 (AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST NOTICE) AND 25,325 (AT THE TIME OF THE SECOND NOTICE). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,643.

NHTSA ID 10213719 · filed Jan 4, 2008

THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LINE RUPTURED. *NM THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FAULTY PART AND ALL PARTS REPLACED IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FUEL SMELL. *NM

NHTSA ID 10111019 · filed Jan 25, 2005
All 26 reports naming fuel system

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS. WHEN DRIVING ON A STEEP HILL THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY MADE SEVERAL REPAIRS TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK UPDATED 2/7/2006 - *NM

NHTSA ID 10145742 · filed Dec 20, 2005

WHEN ACCELERATING CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 10081357 · filed Jul 6, 2004
All 10 reports naming driver assistance

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF 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. *TC

NHTSA ID 10103345 · filed Nov 23, 2004

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON AN EXPRESSWAY EXIT RAMP AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. (NAR) *LA 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. *NM

NHTSA ID 10060910 · filed Feb 23, 2004
All 9 reports naming brakes

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

NOISE COMING FROM TIMING COVER. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. TOTAL COST TO REMEDY THE SITUATION WAS APPROX $1600. THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE PULLED FROM VEHICLE, OIL PAN, TIMING COVER REMOVED AND THREE CHAINS, AND RELATED TENSIONERS REPLACED (12.5HRS LABOR). THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE COVERED EITHER IN TOTAL OR PARTIAL BY MANUFACTURER. *NM

NHTSA ID 10176709 · filed Dec 20, 2006

OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF 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. *TC

NHTSA ID 10103345 · filed Nov 23, 2004
All 9 reports naming engine

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FROM A LACK OF RUST RESISTANCE MATERIAL ON THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID 10226144 · filed Apr 30, 2008

OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF 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. *TC

NHTSA ID 10103345 · filed Nov 23, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE.UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA ID 10061460 · filed Mar 5, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE SLID ON ICE, RESULTING IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER INTO A 15 FOOT EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ID 10059759 · filed Feb 25, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF 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. *TC

NHTSA ID 10103345 · filed Nov 23, 2004

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.*AK

NHTSA ID 767537 · filed Sep 21, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DRIVER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A SPEED OF 15 MPH, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER STATED THE TIE ROD WAS DEFECTIVE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB *JB

NHTSA ID 10055938 · filed Apr 1, 2004

LEAK IN AC CONDENSER FOUND TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, LEAK IN SAME LOCATION ON SEVERAL VEHICLES. PULL TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING THAT ALIGHNMENT CANT FIX, SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS. PREMATURE WEAR AND VIBRATION OF FRONT BRAKES SIMILAR TO COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS. NO OFFER TO REPLACE FAILING CONDENSER BY DEALER WHO TOLD ME ABOUT PROBLEM WITH OTHER CONDENSERS THEY KNEW ABOUT. CAN NOT FIND ANY CONTACT INFO ON SUZUKI MOTORS SITE TO COMPLAIN.

NHTSA ID 10069849 · filed Jan 15, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE S FRAME OF MY 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA JLS STARTED VIBRATING AND I TOOK IT TO MIKE ALBERT LEASING AND WHEN THEY PUT IT UP ON THE LIFT THE S FRAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND THE WHEEL WAS DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. THEY CALLED SUZUKI AND THEY SAID THAT THE CORROSION WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED THE END OF FEBRUARY 2010 SO THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT. I AM MORE CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER VEHICLES POSSIBLY HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND OTHER PEOPLE NOT BEING AWARE. THE MECHANICS SAID THAT THIS PART COULD NOT HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH ANY ANTI-CORROSION WHEN THE PART WAS FIRST PUT ON THE VEHICLE. IF I HAD DRIVEN THIS ON THE HIGHWAY I COULD HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN KILLED OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE. I THINK THIS IS A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THIS PART WAS AND IS COMPLETELY INTACT. I HAVE THE PART AND IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT IT RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. *TR

NHTSA ID 10351649 · filed Aug 25, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FROM A LACK OF RUST RESISTANCE MATERIAL ON THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID 10226144 · filed Apr 30, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. SIZE#1956515 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH

NHTSA ID 10031718 · filed Jul 31, 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM FARRISH AUTOMOTIVE. HOWEVER, CUSTOMER SERVICE IN SERVICE DEPT. WAS SO POOR THAT I STARTED TAKING IT TO WOODBRIDGE-SUZUKI. NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT TIRES DID NOT HAVE MUCH TREAD.I'VE HAD ALL REQUIRED SERVICES SINCE OWNING VEHICLE: TIRES ROTATED, OIL CHANGE, RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AT DEALER. DURING EARLIER VISITS, I EXPRESSED CONCERNS TO DEALER BECAUSE THE TIRES DIDN'T HAVE MUCH TREAD, AND THEY SAID THE TIRES WERE FINE. THE DEALER WHICH I PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM SAID THE VEHICLE WAS A DEMO, IT HAD 7,000 MI. ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED. I'VE ONLY PUT 16,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER SAID THE TIRES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP SAID HE WOULD TAKE IT TO TIRE COMPANY TO SEE IF THEY WOULD PRORATE. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO NTB, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HE DIDN'T TAKE IT TO FIRESTONE. HE CLAIMS FIRESTONE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BRIDGESTONE. I'M BASICALLY GETTING THE RUN AROUND. I NEED DIRECTION ON WHAT STEPS TO TAKE NEXT. I THOUGHT THAT NTSA WOULD BE A GOOD STARTING POINT. IT'S NOT RIGHT THAT I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET FOR A PROBLEM THAT'S NOT MY FAULT. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME IN ADVANCE. *AK

NHTSA ID 755009 · filed Nov 28, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING THE POOR SALES AND SERVICE ETHICS OF THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE REMOTE FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK. A NEW ONE WAS ORDERED WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW ONE. THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT TWO LUG NUTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WERE MISSING AND THE THREE OTHERS WERE LOOSE. THE OTHER WHEELS WERE CHECK AND THEY TOO HAS LOOSE LUG NUTS. *NM

NHTSA ID 10121470 · filed May 2, 2005

EACH TIME CONTACTED DEALER TO GET RECALL 00E080000REPAIRS DONE ON STEEL WHEELS, AND WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WERE ON THE WAY. 1ST ATTEMPTON 01/02, 2ND ATTEMPT 03/02, AND 3RD ATTEMPT0N 08/15/02.

NHTSA ID 8016573 · filed Aug 16, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONSUMER FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE. *JB *SCC *JB

NHTSA ID 10020450 · filed Jun 26, 2003

I HAD A CARSEAT PROBLEM, AND WROTE THIS GROUP ONCE. AND CALLED TWICE. THIS IS THE SECOND REQUEST. I RECIEVED AN E-MAIL REPLY FROM SHANNON MILAN WHO STATED THAT SHE HAD FORWARDED MY E-MAIL TO TINA FOLEY, BUT I HAVE HEARD NOTHING OTHER THAN THAT. I WOULD APPRECAITE SOME TYPE OF CONTACT WITH A RESOLUTION IF YOU NEED MORE DETAILS PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. NLM

NHTSA ID 767689 · filed Sep 25, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE KICK DOWN CABLE OF THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS MANIPULATED UNTIL THE CABLE LOOSENED. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY REPLACED THE CABLE AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. UPDATED 4/6/2006 - *NM

NHTSA ID 10153175 · filed Mar 20, 2006

THE REVERSE DRIVE MAKES VERY LOUD NOISE WHILE RUNING IN REVERSE AND ALSO CRAKING NOISE WHEN THE REVERSE GEAR IS SHIFT.*AK

NHTSA ID 750386 · filed Aug 13, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING THE POOR SALES AND SERVICE ETHICS OF THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE REMOTE FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK. A NEW ONE WAS ORDERED WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW ONE. THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT TWO LUG NUTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WERE MISSING AND THE THREE OTHERS WERE LOOSE. THE OTHER WHEELS WERE CHECK AND THEY TOO HAS LOOSE LUG NUTS. *NM

NHTSA ID 10121470 · filed May 2, 2005

AIR CONDITIONER FAN BLOWER HAS GONE OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING NOT ALLOWING CONSUMER TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

NHTSA ID 8012698 · filed Jun 26, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES FRONT END IS OUT OF LINE. *YD

NHTSA ID 562513 · filed Mar 22, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING THE POOR SALES AND SERVICE ETHICS OF THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE REMOTE FOR THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK. A NEW ONE WAS ORDERED WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW ONE. THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT TWO LUG NUTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WERE MISSING AND THE THREE OTHERS WERE LOOSE. THE OTHER WHEELS WERE CHECK AND THEY TOO HAS LOOSE LUG NUTS. *NM

NHTSA ID 10121470 · filed May 2, 2005

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF 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. *TC

NHTSA ID 10103345 · filed Nov 23, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TAKATA RECALL WHEN I TRY TO PUT IN DRIVE I HAVE TO PUT IT IN DRIVE TWO FOR IT TO GO ON DRIVE WHEN I GO TO PUT IT IN PARK IT WILL NOT I HAVE TO MESS WITH IT FOR IT TO GO ON PARK IT EITHER STAYS ON DRIVE OR REVERSE

NHTSA ID 11152925 · filed Nov 20, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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