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Sep 29, 2017 Service Brakes

BRAKE LINE ROTTED AWAY ALL BRAKES AND FLUID LOST

Sep 29, 2017 Service Brakes

BRAKE LINE ROTTED AWAY ALL BRAKES AND FLUID LOST

Sep 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 163,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Sep 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 163,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Feb 4, 2013 Power Train 131,559 mi

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 CLOS...

Feb 4, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 131,559 mi

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 CLOS...

Feb 4, 2013 Power Train 131,559 mi

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 CLOS...

Feb 4, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 131,559 mi

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 CLOS...

Feb 14, 2011 Steering 98,000 mi

TL*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 FAI...

Feb 14, 2011 Steering 98,000 mi

TL*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 FAI...

Jun 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING RECALL FROM SUZUKI CORPORATION *TGW THE 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 A...

Jun 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING RECALL FROM SUZUKI CORPORATION *TGW THE 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 A...

Jan 31, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,734 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 31, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,734 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *TR

Jun 6, 2006 Air Bags 33,000 mi

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. *JB

Jun 6, 2006 Air Bags 33,000 mi

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. *JB

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,850 mi

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 SE...

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,850 mi

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 SE...

Nov 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING THERE NO LONGER BEING A SUZUKI DEALER IN HIS AREA AND CAN NOT GET RECALL WORK DONE. *TS *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 REPAI...

Nov 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING THERE NO LONGER BEING A SUZUKI DEALER IN HIS AREA AND CAN NOT GET RECALL WORK DONE. *TS *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 REPAI...

Nov 17, 2005 Fuel System, Other

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V427000L FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR FIRST IN 2004. WHEN CALLING THE DEALER SHE LEFT A MESSAGE ON THEIR ANSWERING MACHINE, AND THEY DID NOT CALL HER BACK. SHE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE . AGAIN, SHE LEFT A MESSAGE WITH THE DEALER'S ANSW...

Nov 17, 2005 Fuel System, Other

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V427000L FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR FIRST IN 2004. WHEN CALLING THE DEALER SHE LEFT A MESSAGE ON THEIR ANSWERING MACHINE, AND THEY DID NOT CALL HER BACK. SHE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE . AGAIN, SHE LEFT A MESSAGE WITH THE DEALER'S ANSW...

Jun 8, 2005 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

DT: DRIVERS' SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. *AK

Jun 8, 2005 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

DT: DRIVERS' SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. *AK

Mar 14, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. IT THEN SKIDDED AND FLIPPED OVER, HITTING THE FRONT FIRST. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Mar 14, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. IT THEN SKIDDED AND FLIPPED OVER, HITTING THE FRONT FIRST. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Dec 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Power Train

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Structure

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Power Train

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Structure

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR ...

Dec 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

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 ATTEMP...

Dec 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

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 ATTEMP...

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING A LOUD 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. *JB MECHANIC INDICZ=ATED THAT PROBLEM WAS VERY COMMON FOR SUZUKI. *AK

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING A LOUD 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. *JB MECHANIC INDICZ=ATED THAT PROBLEM WAS VERY COMMON FOR SUZUKI. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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. *JB *NM

Jun 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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. *JB *NM

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN...

Apr 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

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. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

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. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,761 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN VEHICLE HIT SNOW, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HAVING RECALL REPAIR MADE ON ACCELERATOR CA...

Apr 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash 71,761 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN VEHICLE HIT SNOW, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HAVING RECALL REPAIR MADE ON ACCELERATOR CA...

Apr 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,761 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN VEHICLE HIT SNOW, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HAVING RECALL REPAIR MADE ON ACCELERATOR CA...

Apr 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,761 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN VEHICLE HIT SNOW, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HAVING RECALL REPAIR MADE ON ACCELERATOR CA...

Apr 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash 71,761 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN VEHICLE HIT SNOW, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HAVING RECALL REPAIR MADE ON ACCELERATOR CA...

Apr 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,761 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN VEHICLE HIT SNOW, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HAVING RECALL REPAIR MADE ON ACCELERATOR CA...

Mar 30, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

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 PL...

Mar 30, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

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 PL...

Mar 17, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ON RAINY DAYS, OR IN COLD WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP. TURNING ON THE DEFOGGER MAKES IT 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...

Mar 17, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ON RAINY DAYS, OR IN COLD WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP. TURNING ON THE DEFOGGER MAKES IT 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...

Feb 19, 2004 Structure 45,000 mi

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 WERE ALSO MADE OF PLASTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THREE MONTHS LATER THE FASTENERS ...

Feb 19, 2004 Structure 45,000 mi

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 WERE ALSO MADE OF PLASTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THREE MONTHS LATER THE FASTENERS ...

Feb 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

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 SID...

Feb 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

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 SID...

Jan 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

CROSSOVER PIPE LOCATED BETWEEN THE FRONT SEAT AND THE BACK SEAT CRACKED. EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

CROSSOVER PIPE LOCATED BETWEEN THE FRONT SEAT AND THE BACK SEAT CRACKED. EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 88,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY USED VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2003 THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SHIFT HARD WHEN TAKEN OUT OF PARK, OR SWITCHING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE AND SO ON. OCCASIONALLY IF FELT LIKE THE GAS PEDAL MAY BE STICKING A BIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & THE DEALER HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND REPLACE...

Jan 22, 2004 Equipment Crash 88,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY USED VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2003 THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SHIFT HARD WHEN TAKEN OUT OF PARK, OR SWITCHING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE AND SO ON. OCCASIONALLY IF FELT LIKE THE GAS PEDAL MAY BE STICKING A BIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & THE DEALER HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND REPLACE...

Jan 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 88,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY USED VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2003 THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SHIFT HARD WHEN TAKEN OUT OF PARK, OR SWITCHING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE AND SO ON. OCCASIONALLY IF FELT LIKE THE GAS PEDAL MAY BE STICKING A BIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & THE DEALER HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND REPLACE...

Jan 22, 2004 Equipment Crash 88,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY USED VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2003 THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SHIFT HARD WHEN TAKEN OUT OF PARK, OR SWITCHING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE AND SO ON. OCCASIONALLY IF FELT LIKE THE GAS PEDAL MAY BE STICKING A BIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & THE DEALER HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND REPLACE...

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

BRAKES PRODUCE A GRINDING NOISE. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

BRAKES PRODUCE A GRINDING NOISE. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING DEFECTIVE ACCELERATOR CABLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL FEBRUARY 26, 2004. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING DEFECTIVE ACCELERATOR CABLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL FEBRUARY 26, 2004. *AK

Jan 18, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

I DID RECEIVE NOTICE OF A RECALL OF THE 1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA REGARDING AN PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THE PLASTIC CASING WHICH ATTACHES IT TO THE FIREWALL. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM LOOKED AT THREE TIMES AT THE LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THAT...

Jan 18, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

I DID RECEIVE NOTICE OF A RECALL OF THE 1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA REGARDING AN PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THE PLASTIC CASING WHICH ATTACHES IT TO THE FIREWALL. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM LOOKED AT THREE TIMES AT THE LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THAT...

Jan 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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.*AK

Jan 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE NO MATTER WHAT SPEED IT WAS TRAVELING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR AT LEAST 10-15 TIMES, AND EACH TIME CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SHAKIN...

Jan 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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.*AK

Jan 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE NO MATTER WHAT SPEED IT WAS TRAVELING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR AT LEAST 10-15 TIMES, AND EACH TIME CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SHAKIN...

Dec 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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....

Dec 30, 2003 Suspension 30,000 mi

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....

Dec 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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....

Dec 30, 2003 Suspension 30,000 mi

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....

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

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 THA...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

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 THA...

Sep 23, 2003 Steering Crash

VEHICLE TIE ROD BROKE.*MR THE 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) *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE TIE ROD BROKE.*MR THE 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) *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Steering Crash

VEHICLE TIE ROD BROKE.*MR THE 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) *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE TIE ROD BROKE.*MR THE 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) *JB

Aug 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 69,178 mi

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 ...

Aug 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 69,178 mi

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 ...

Aug 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 69,178 mi

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 ...

Aug 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 69,178 mi

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 ...

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

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. *AK *SCC *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

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. *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES ENGINE MAKE RATTLING NOISE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL RECURRING. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES ENGINE MAKE RATTLING NOISE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL RECURRING. *AK

Jul 18, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE WIRES AT THE BACK OF THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER MELTED. WHEN THE CONSUMERS BRAKE ASSIST WAS PLUGGED INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IT BURNED UP, BECAUSE THE WIRE WAS TOO THIN AND WAS UNABLE TO CARRY THAT TYPE OF LOAD. LUCKILY THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW OUT. *NLM *CB *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE WIRES AT THE BACK OF THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER MELTED. WHEN THE CONSUMERS BRAKE ASSIST WAS PLUGGED INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IT BURNED UP, BECAUSE THE WIRE WAS TOO THIN AND WAS UNABLE TO CARRY THAT TYPE OF LOAD. LUCKILY THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW OUT. *NLM *CB *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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 OR...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

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 OR...

May 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,476 mi

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 ST...

May 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,476 mi

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 ST...

Jan 2, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AXLE ASSEMBLY SLID OUT CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AXLE ASSEMBLY SLID OUT CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Nov 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

BROAD SIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND NEITHER AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DT

Nov 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

BROAD SIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND NEITHER AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DT

Jul 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 T...

Jul 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 T...

Jun 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

PARTS FOR RECALL 01V146000 REPAIRSHAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE JULY 2001. DEALERSHIP KEEPS CANCELLING APPOINTMENT AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO NO PARTS. *AK

Jun 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

PARTS FOR RECALL 01V146000 REPAIRSHAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE JULY 2001. DEALERSHIP KEEPS CANCELLING APPOINTMENT AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO NO PARTS. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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 T...

Jun 18, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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 T...

Apr 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 REPLACED HUB ASSEMBLY/ KNUCKLE JOINTS/ FRONT ASSEMBLY, AND FRONT STABILIZER. DAMAGE WAS $ 3000-4000. *AK

Apr 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 REPLACED HUB ASSEMBLY/ KNUCKLE JOINTS/ FRONT ASSEMBLY, AND FRONT STABILIZER. DAMAGE WAS $ 3000-4000. *AK

Apr 21, 2002 Power Train

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. *AK

Apr 21, 2002 Power Train

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. *AK

Mar 31, 2002 Structure

ALUMINUM SUBFRAMES ARE FAILING, SUBFRAMES ARE CRACKING CAUSING THE RIDERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT TO COLLASPE ONTO THE REAR WHEEL.*AK

Mar 31, 2002 Structure

ALUMINUM SUBFRAMES ARE FAILING, SUBFRAMES ARE CRACKING CAUSING THE RIDERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT TO COLLASPE ONTO THE REAR WHEEL.*AK

Mar 4, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE AS WELL. *MJ

Mar 4, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE AS WELL. *MJ

Jan 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL ODORS/FUME GETTING INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Jan 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL ODORS/FUME GETTING INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED 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 UNTIL END OF NOVEMBER. CONSUMER CALLED AGAIN IN DECEMBER, AND DEALER STATED AGAIN THAT PARTS WERE STILL NOT IN. PLEASE A...

Dec 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED 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 UNTIL END OF NOVEMBER. CONSUMER CALLED AGAIN IN DECEMBER, AND DEALER STATED AGAIN THAT PARTS WERE STILL NOT IN. PLEASE A...

Nov 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL 01V146000. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN COMPONENTS FROM MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. *AK *SLC

Nov 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL 01V146000. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN COMPONENTS FROM MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. *AK *SLC

Nov 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V146000 IN JUNE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT NO PARTS WERE DELIVERED, NOR WERE THEY AVAILABLE.*AK

Nov 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V146000 IN JUNE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT NO PARTS WERE DELIVERED, NOR WERE THEY AVAILABLE.*AK

Nov 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *AK *SLC

Nov 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *AK *SLC

Oct 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR RECALL 01V146000 CONCERNING FUEL REGULATOR. BUT, WAS UNABLE TO DO REPAIRS DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *AK *YD

Oct 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR RECALL 01V146000 CONCERNING FUEL REGULATOR. BUT, WAS UNABLE TO DO REPAIRS DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *AK *YD

Oct 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 01 F 011 000/FUEL PIPE: DEALER ; BILL FRANK AUTOMOTORS,INC; SOUTH BEND, IN; PHONE# 219/277-5800 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE OF NO PARTS AVAILABLE WHEN CONTACTED. SEEKING HELP NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 01 F 011 000/FUEL PIPE: DEALER ; BILL FRANK AUTOMOTORS,INC; SOUTH BEND, IN; PHONE# 219/277-5800 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE OF NO PARTS AVAILABLE WHEN CONTACTED. SEEKING HELP NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 11, 2001 Power Train

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 DISTRIB...

Oct 11, 2001 Power Train

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 DISTRIB...

Oct 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V146000 NOTICE. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V146000 NOTICE. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL 01V146000/ FUEL PIPE: FUEL HOSE. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPONENT NEEDED TO CORRECT DEFECT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL 01V146000/ FUEL PIPE: FUEL HOSE. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPONENT NEEDED TO CORRECT DEFECT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V146000. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPONENTS TO CORRECT DEFECT ARE NOT AVAILABLE. NO TIME FRAME HAS BEEN GIVEN AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V146000. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPONENTS TO CORRECT DEFECT ARE NOT AVAILABLE. NO TIME FRAME HAS BEEN GIVEN AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECALL 01V146000/ MANUFACTURERS RECALL X4, CONSUMER CALLED DEALER CONCERNING RECALL REPAIRS, DEALER HAD NOT RECEIVED PARTS, AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL COME IN. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ON SEPT 26,2001 THE PARTS WOULD BE IN THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER.*SLC

Sep 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECALL 01V146000/ MANUFACTURERS RECALL X4, CONSUMER CALLED DEALER CONCERNING RECALL REPAIRS, DEALER HAD NOT RECEIVED PARTS, AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL COME IN. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ON SEPT 26,2001 THE PARTS WOULD BE IN THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER.*SLC

Sep 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR RECALLS 01F011000 AND 01V146000 CONCERNING FUEL PIPE/HOSE. PLEAESE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. ACCORDING TO RECALL CALL LETTER THIS PART COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *AK

Sep 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V146/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL X4 IN JUNE, AND PARTS STILL HAVE NOT COME IN TO REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Sep 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR RECALLS 01F011000 AND 01V146000 CONCERNING FUEL PIPE/HOSE. PLEAESE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. ACCORDING TO RECALL CALL LETTER THIS PART COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *AK

Sep 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V146/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL X4 IN JUNE, AND PARTS STILL HAVE NOT COME IN TO REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Sep 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL 01V146000. DEALERSHIP CANCELLED APPOINTMENT TO CORRECT THE DEFECT BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILBLE FROM MANUFACTURER. DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO SERVICE VEHICLE, AND HAS MADE NO FURTHER ATTEMPT TO RESCHEDULE APPOINTMENT. *AK *SLC

Sep 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL 01V146000. DEALERSHIP CANCELLED APPOINTMENT TO CORRECT THE DEFECT BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILBLE FROM MANUFACTURER. DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO SERVICE VEHICLE, AND HAS MADE NO FURTHER ATTEMPT TO RESCHEDULE APPOINTMENT. *AK *SLC

Sep 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS CALLING DEALER IN REGRAD TO NHTSA RECALL#01VF011000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 101V14600 FOR REGULATOR HOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE FOR LACK OF PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSMER IS CALLING TO REPORT COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE FOUR TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS CALLING DEALER IN REGRAD TO NHTSA RECALL#01VF011000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 101V14600 FOR REGULATOR HOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE FOR LACK OF PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSMER IS CALLING TO REPORT COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE FOUR TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL# 01V146000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 04 CONSUMER STATED GOT RECALL ON JUNE 7,2001, AND NOTIFIED DEALER ABOUT RECALL. TWO MONTHS LATER, AND REPAIRS STILL HAVE NOT BEEN DONE BECAUSE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURER WAS NOT SENDING ENOUGH PARTS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL# 01V146000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 04 CONSUMER STATED GOT RECALL ON JUNE 7,2001, AND NOTIFIED DEALER ABOUT RECALL. TWO MONTHS LATER, AND REPAIRS STILL HAVE NOT BEEN DONE BECAUSE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURER WAS NOT SENDING ENOUGH PARTS.*AK

Sep 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CANNOT BE SERVICED FOR RECALL 01V146000. DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS FROM MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CANNOT BE SERVICED FOR RECALL 01V146000. DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS FROM MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 27, 2001 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE LAST REPLACEMENT, AND A 3RD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED ALONG WITH A DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. DEALER HAS RECOGNIZED DEFECT, BUT HAS NOT PROVIDED ACCURATE REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HOWLIN...

Aug 14, 2001 Wheels

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00E080000 ABOUT STEEL WHEELS, BUT SHE HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Wheels

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00E080000 ABOUT STEEL WHEELS, BUT SHE HAS A PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS CALLING IN REGARD TO NHTSA RECALL 00E080000. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR RECALL REPAIRS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.*AK *SLC

Aug 8, 2001 Equipment

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.*YH

Aug 8, 2001 Equipment

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.*YH

Aug 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS CALLING IN REGARD TO NHTSA RECALL 00E080000. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR RECALL REPAIRS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.*AK *SLC

Aug 8, 2001 Equipment

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.*YH

Aug 8, 2001 Equipment

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.*YH

Aug 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 01V146000. DEALER HAS NOT HAD PARTS SINCE APRIL.*AK *JB

Aug 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 01V146000. DEALER HAS NOT HAD PARTS SINCE APRIL.*AK *JB

Aug 1, 2001 Suspension

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.*AK

Aug 1, 2001 Suspension

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.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER CONTATCED DEALER FOR NHTSA RECALL 01F011000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 36 REPAIR. BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE WORK COMPLETED BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. *AK

Jul 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER CONTATCED DEALER FOR NHTSA RECALL 01F011000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 36 REPAIR. BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE WORK COMPLETED BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Visibility

PLASTIC WINDOW GUARDS DO NOT SECURELY ATTACH TO WINDOW FRAME. IN EVENT OF HIGH SPEEDS OR HIGH WIND GUARDS WILL JUST BLOW COMPLETELY OFF. *AK WINDOW GUARDS ARE JUST JAMMED INTO PLACE, DEALER HAS DECLINED TO FASTEN THEM TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD BE MAKING GRINDING/SQUEALING & CLICKING NOISES WHEN APPLIED. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP THAT BRAKES WERE DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED/CLEANED. ALSO, THEY WERE NON-ABESTOS. NOTHING ELSE WAS DONE TO BRAKES.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Visibility

PLASTIC WINDOW GUARDS DO NOT SECURELY ATTACH TO WINDOW FRAME. IN EVENT OF HIGH SPEEDS OR HIGH WIND GUARDS WILL JUST BLOW COMPLETELY OFF. *AK WINDOW GUARDS ARE JUST JAMMED INTO PLACE, DEALER HAS DECLINED TO FASTEN THEM TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD BE MAKING GRINDING/SQUEALING & CLICKING NOISES WHEN APPLIED. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP THAT BRAKES WERE DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED/CLEANED. ALSO, THEY WERE NON-ABESTOS. NOTHING ELSE WAS DONE TO BRAKES.*AK

Jul 8, 2001 Equipment

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!. *AK

Jul 8, 2001 Equipment

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!. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Tires

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.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ON ONE OCCASION, VEHICLE DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN AT APPROXIMATELY 28 MPH ON A S...

Jul 2, 2001 Tires

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.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ON ONE OCCASION, VEHICLE DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN AT APPROXIMATELY 28 MPH ON A S...

Jun 28, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY, DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED IT, HOWEVER IT STILL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. *YH

Jun 28, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE HOOD LATCH IS STICKING, SOMETIMES IT WILL OPEN AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT OPEN. YH

Jun 28, 2001 Equipment

A/C BUTTON WAS INOPERABLE. *YH

Jun 28, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY, DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND REPLACED IT, HOWEVER IT STILL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. *YH

Jun 28, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE HOOD LATCH IS STICKING, SOMETIMES IT WILL OPEN AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT OPEN. YH

Jun 28, 2001 Equipment

A/C BUTTON WAS INOPERABLE. *YH

Jun 22, 2001 Equipment

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.*JB

Jun 22, 2001 Equipment

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.*JB

Jun 22, 2001 Equipment

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.*JB

Jun 22, 2001 Equipment

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.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH TIRES BOUNCE. HALF TIME TIRES ARE NOT ON PAVEMENT, AND AT 55 MPH DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH TIRES BOUNCE. HALF TIME TIRES ARE NOT ON PAVEMENT, AND AT 55 MPH DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR IS BLOWING OIL ONTO CATALYC CONVERTER, CAUSING CAR TO SMOKE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND HE REPLACED A GASKET. BUT, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. CONSUMER IS HANDICAPPED, AND IS AFRAID OF NOT EXITING A CAR FAST ENOUGH IN EVENT OF A FIRE. PLEASE AND ANY FURTHUR INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR IS BLOWING OIL ONTO CATALYC CONVERTER, CAUSING CAR TO SMOKE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND HE REPLACED A GASKET. BUT, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. CONSUMER IS HANDICAPPED, AND IS AFRAID OF NOT EXITING A CAR FAST ENOUGH IN EVENT OF A FIRE. PLEASE AND ANY FURTHUR INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

TOTALED THE TRUCKIN A ROLE OVER, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

TOTALED THE TRUCKIN A ROLE OVER, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED GAS TANK AND SEALS.*AK

Apr 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED GAS TANK AND SEALS.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 20 DEGREES VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE UNIT. *AK 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. *SLC

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 20 DEGREES VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE UNIT. *AK 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. *SLC

Feb 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WILL COMPLETE FORM CONCERNING EXTREME ODOR THAT COMES FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WILL COMPLETE FORM CONCERNING EXTREME ODOR THAT COMES FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Power Train

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 HAR...

Feb 1, 2001 Power Train

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 HAR...

Jan 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Jan 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Jan 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Jan 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Jan 11, 2001 Power Train

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 AND NEW TRANSMISSION DOES THE SAME THING. THE LATEST "FIX" ON IT DOESN'T WORK EITHER.*AK

Jan 11, 2001 Power Train

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 AND NEW TRANSMISSION DOES THE SAME THING. THE LATEST "FIX" ON IT DOESN'T WORK EITHER.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2.5L V 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 A...

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

2.5L V 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 A...

Dec 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON INTERSTATE AND THERE WAS SNOW ON GROUND. ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BECAUSE OTHER VEHICLE HAD LOST CONTROL. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND TURNED WHEEL TO LEFT. TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER HYDROPLANED, AND VEHICLE HIT MERIDIAN STR...

Dec 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON INTERSTATE AND THERE WAS SNOW ON GROUND. ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BECAUSE OTHER VEHICLE HAD LOST CONTROL. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND TURNED WHEEL TO LEFT. TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER HYDROPLANED, AND VEHICLE HIT MERIDIAN STR...

Dec 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON INTERSTATE AND THERE WAS SNOW ON GROUND. ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BECAUSE OTHER VEHICLE HAD LOST CONTROL. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND TURNED WHEEL TO LEFT. TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER HYDROPLANED, AND VEHICLE HIT MERIDIAN STR...

Dec 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON INTERSTATE AND THERE WAS SNOW ON GROUND. ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BECAUSE OTHER VEHICLE HAD LOST CONTROL. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND TURNED WHEEL TO LEFT. TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER HYDROPLANED, AND VEHICLE HIT MERIDIAN STR...

Oct 4, 2000 Equipment

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Oct 4, 2000 Equipment

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Sep 17, 2000 Power Train

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Sep 17, 2000 Power Train

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Aug 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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...

Aug 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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...

Aug 18, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES SHOULDER BELTS WILL LOCK UP UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING/SITTING AND WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER AND PASSNEGER TO MOVE SIDEWAYS . *AK

Aug 18, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES SHOULDER BELTS WILL LOCK UP UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING/SITTING AND WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER AND PASSNEGER TO MOVE SIDEWAYS . *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Equipment

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 LATE...

Jul 11, 2000 Equipment

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 LATE...

Jun 28, 2000 Air Bags

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Jun 28, 2000 Visibility

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Jun 28, 2000 Seat Belts

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Jun 28, 2000 Steering

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Jun 28, 2000 Air Bags

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Jun 28, 2000 Visibility

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Jun 28, 2000 Seat Belts

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Jun 28, 2000 Steering

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 CONSTANTLY PRESS THE A/C SWITCH AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY ACTI...

Mar 31, 2000 Power Train

4 WHEEL DRIVE, SLIPS GEAR, CONTACTED DEALER, NOTHING THEY WILL DO ABOUT IT...

Mar 31, 2000 Power Train

4 WHEEL DRIVE, SLIPS GEAR, CONTACTED DEALER, NOTHING THEY WILL DO ABOUT IT...

Mar 12, 2000 Steering Crash

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 LE...

Mar 12, 2000 Steering Crash

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 LE...

Feb 22, 2000 Tires Crash

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 IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: DMA518 TIRE SIZE: P235/R16 )

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: DMA518 TIRE SIZE: P235/R16 )

Feb 22, 2000 Tires Crash

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 IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: DMA518 TIRE SIZE: P235/R16 )

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: DMA518 TIRE SIZE: P235/R16 )

Feb 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT WOULD FLASH WITHOUT INDICATION. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PROBLEMAND IT RETURNED. CAN'T DUPLICATE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON.*AK

Feb 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING BRAKE INICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PROBLEM, BUT IT RETURNED. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMTON. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT WOULD FLASH WITHOUT INDICATION. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PROBLEMAND IT RETURNED. CAN'T DUPLICATE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON.*AK

Feb 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING BRAKE INICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PROBLEM, BUT IT RETURNED. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMTON. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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 . ...

Feb 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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 . ...

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

SEAL BAD ON WINDSHIELD CAUSING A HIGH PITCHED HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES, CAUSING DISCOMFORT. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Seats

RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE LOCKED PROPERLY. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONING VENTS BROKEN WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Power Train

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM FAILED, POPS OUT OF GEAR, ALMOST CAUSED TWO SEVERE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

HEATER FAILED, FROST ON WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALMOST RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

SEAL BAD ON WINDSHIELD CAUSING A HIGH PITCHED HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES, CAUSING DISCOMFORT. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Seats

RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE LOCKED PROPERLY. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONING VENTS BROKEN WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Power Train

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM FAILED, POPS OUT OF GEAR, ALMOST CAUSED TWO SEVERE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *MJS

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

HEATER FAILED, FROST ON WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALMOST RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. *MJS

Nov 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Equipment

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Tires

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Equipment

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES

Nov 23, 1999 Tires

THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT,DIFFERENTIAL,ALL FOUR TIRES,TURN DRUMS & ROTORS AND THE CAR STILL VIBRATES