2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Problems & Recalls

I bought this car used one year ago and have had to change the low beam lights twice and now they are out again. At night I drive with the high beams on and they are so weak no one can tell. Last month the engine started surging making the car try to take off wether in neutral, park or drive. I have...

I bought this car used one year ago and have had to change the low beam lights twice and now they are out again. At night I drive with the high beams on and they are so weak no one can tell. Last month the engine started surging making the car try to take off wether in neutral, park or drive. I have...

I bought this car used one year ago and have had to change the low beam lights twice and now they are out again. At night I drive with the high beams on and they are so weak no one can tell. Last month the engine started surging making the car try to take off wether in neutral, park or drive. I have...

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the headlight bulbs several times; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was n...

Mileage: 15,000

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO PROVIDE THE SPEEDOMETER READING, FUEL GAUGE READING, AND ABS READING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GERMAIN TOYOTA OF NAPLES (13315 TAMIAMI TRL N, NAPLES, FL 34110, (888) 722-4941) TO BE DIAG...

Mileage: 56,675

I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHERE I T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA BECAME IMMOBILIZED BECAUSE THE IMPACT WAS SO HARD THAT THE DRIVELINE BROKE. BUT THE DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL!

Mileage: 146,500

THE HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS BURN OUT CONSTANTLY. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS EVERY 3-4 MONTHS FOR THE 3 1/2 YEARS WE HAVE THIS VEHICLE. VERY CAREFUL WITH BULB HANDLING AND INSTALLATION. BULB CONNECTIONS APPEAR TO BE B...

Mileage: 135,000

THE HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS BURN OUT CONSTANTLY. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS EVERY 3-4 MONTHS FOR THE 3 1/2 YEARS WE HAVE THIS VEHICLE. VERY CAREFUL WITH BULB HANDLING AND INSTALLATION. BULB CONNECTIONS APPEAR TO BE B...

Mileage: 135,000

MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA HAS BLOWN AT LEAST 4 HEAD LIGHTS SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. SUZUKI SAYS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSISTOR TO THE LIGHTS,IN THAT IT GIVES TOO MUCH POWER TO THE LIGHTS, THUS CAUSING IT TO BLOW PREMATURELY. THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL, SUZUKI NEEDS TO DO SOMETHI...

MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA HAS BLOWN AT LEAST 4 HEAD LIGHTS SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. SUZUKI SAYS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSISTOR TO THE LIGHTS,IN THAT IT GIVES TOO MUCH POWER TO THE LIGHTS, THUS CAUSING IT TO BLOW PREMATURELY. THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL, SUZUKI NEEDS TO DO SOMETHI...

MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA HAS BLOWN AT LEAST 4 HEAD LIGHTS SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. SUZUKI SAYS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSISTOR TO THE LIGHTS,IN THAT IT GIVES TOO MUCH POWER TO THE LIGHTS, THUS CAUSING IT TO BLOW PREMATURELY. THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL, SUZUKI NEEDS TO DO SOMETHI...

AIR BAG WONT GO OUT ON DRIVERS SIDE WHEN SEAT OCCUPIED PASSENGER SEAT BELT WONT GOOUT WHEN ENGAGE BEFORE IN MOTION WAS OFFAND ON NOW STAYS ON

Mileage: 141,484

AIR BAG WONT GO OUT ON DRIVERS SIDE WHEN SEAT OCCUPIED PASSENGER SEAT BELT WONT GOOUT WHEN ENGAGE BEFORE IN MOTION WAS OFFAND ON NOW STAYS ON

Mileage: 141,484

RECORD ACCIDENT

Mileage: 108,000

RECORD ACCIDENT

Mileage: 108,000

RECORD ACCIDENT

Mileage: 108,000

A RECALL NOTICE HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE OCS SENSOR MAT INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH MAY FAIL DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING OF THE MAT FROM USE OF THE SEAT. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LOCAL SERVICE CENTER TO MY AREA TO FIX THE ISSUE. THE NEAREST CONTRACTED SERVICE CENTER IS 60 MILES AWAY A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR FOR THE AIR BAGS WAS PERFORMED TWO YEARS AGO. THE REMEDY FAILED TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER (BIG RED SPORTS/IMPORTS, 418 N INTERSTATE DR, ...

DRIVER SIDE INTAKE MANIFOLD BUTTERFLY VALVE CAME LOOSE AND THE SCREWS WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. RECENTLY THE BUTTERFLY ITSELF GOT STUCK AND LEANED OUT AND RUINED MY O2 SENSOR AND IDLE AIR CONTROLLER

Mileage: 45,000

WEARS TIRES OUT WITHIN INSTALLING WITHIN 8 MONTHS. VIBRATES VERY BAD AN HAS DONE THIS SINCE I BOUGHT VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2006.

Mileage: 100

STARTING AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN BLOWING LOW BEAM/DRIVING LIGHT BULBS EVERY 3 TO 5 MONTHS. SOMETIMES THE DRIVER-SIDE, SOMETIMES THE PASSENGER SIDE, SOMETIMES BOTH. THE BLOWN BULBS SEEM TO BLOW OUT DURING THE DAYTIME, WHEN THEY ARE ACTING AS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, BUT AREN'T NOTICED U...

Mileage: 2

VEHICLE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS APPEAR TO HAVE SHADOW - VISIBILITY ONLY 5 -10 FEET IN FRONT OF CAR. HAVE REPLACE HEADLAMP BUCKETS AND PROBLEM REMAINS. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT

THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO A SUZUKI DEALER IN PUERTO RICO AND THEN SHIPPED BACK TO THE USA. ONCE SHIPPED TO PUERTO RICO, SUZUKI PROVIDES A SPECIFIC VIN AS VEHICLES EXPORTED OUT OF THE USA. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED BACK TO USA IN 2009 AND EVER SINCE I HAVE RECEIVED THREE SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATIONS T...

THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO A SUZUKI DEALER IN PUERTO RICO AND THEN SHIPPED BACK TO THE USA. ONCE SHIPPED TO PUERTO RICO, SUZUKI PROVIDES A SPECIFIC VIN AS VEHICLES EXPORTED OUT OF THE USA. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED BACK TO USA IN 2009 AND EVER SINCE I HAVE RECEIVED THREE SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATIONS T...

THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO A SUZUKI DEALER IN PUERTO RICO AND THEN SHIPPED BACK TO THE USA. ONCE SHIPPED TO PUERTO RICO, SUZUKI PROVIDES A SPECIFIC VIN AS VEHICLES EXPORTED OUT OF THE USA. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED BACK TO USA IN 2009 AND EVER SINCE I HAVE RECEIVED THREE SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATIONS T...

RECALL

MY CAR CAN'T SEEM TO JUST BLOW 1 HEADLIGHT , BOTH GO OUT AT SAME TIME TAKING WITH IT A SMALL LIGHT AS WELL. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS AND THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WHERE THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED.

Mileage: 104,000

THERE HAVE BEEN MANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE DATING BACK TO 07. IN 2010 RECALL FOR STEERING/ TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY, I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS SERIOUS RECALL, THE AIR BAGS IN 2014 I HEARD ABOUT THE AIR BAGS BUT NEVER WAS NOTIFIED AS TO WHO HAD THE PARTS TO REPLACE IT. ARE THEY WAITING FOR A CASU...

I HAVE TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES THROUGH SAFERCAR.GOV TO CHECK IF THE AIRBAGS I HAVE IN MY CAR ARE ON THE RECALL. I GET NO RESPONSE. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU CAN CHECK TO SEE IF MY CAR'S AIRBAGS ARE OK. A RESPONSE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Mileage: 72,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V405000 (AIR BAGS), THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN D...

Mileage: 90,000

I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO A SUPER HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I PUT MY ENGINE SCAN ON THE COMPUTER AND IT STATED EGR VALVE....I BELIEVE IT MAY HAVE BEEN A P0401 CODE. I ORDERED A NEW EGR VALVE AND REPLACED IT ALONG WITH NUMERO...

Mileage: 180,000

MY VEHICLE WAS AT A STANDSTILL AT A RED LIGHT. I HAD THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHILE WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR INSTANTANEOUSLY SPED FORWARD AT AN UNCONTROLLABLE HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAUSING ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT...

Mileage: 69,500

MY WIFE AND I JUST LEFT MY MOTHER'S CONDOMINIUM PREMISES, I TURNED RIGHT ON GENEVA AVENUE IN SAN FRANCISCO. AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE AT 23 MILES PER HOUR, THE CAR TOOK ON A LIFE OF ITS OWN! THE CAR TOOK OFF, THE ENGINE REVVED UP, BY IT SELF AND SPED UP, EVEN ME MY RIGHT FOOT STEPPING AS HARD AS I ...

Mileage: 35,000

MY WIFE'S VEHICLE IS SO DIFFICULT TO CHANGE THE HEADLIGHTS BULBS. SUCH A SMALL COMPACT AREAS. YOU CAN BARELY FIT YOUR HAND IN TO REMOVE THE VERY SMALL METAL CLIP. WITHOUT SEEING WHAT YOU'RE DOING. I'VE ACTUALLY BROKE THE CLIP TRYING TO REMOVE IT. NOW I HAVE BUY THE WHOLE HEADLAMP INSTEAD OF REPLACIN...

WHILE DRIVING, BELT TENSIONER SEIZED BREAKING BELT AND OVER HEATING CAR. BOTH BELT TENSIONERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING/FAN TENSIONER. NOT FOR THE WATER PUMP/ALTERNATOR PULLEY/TENSIONER.

Mileage: 85,000

WHILE DRIVING, BELT TENSIONER SEIZED BREAKING BELT AND OVER HEATING CAR. BOTH BELT TENSIONERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING/FAN TENSIONER. NOT FOR THE WATER PUMP/ALTERNATOR PULLEY/TENSIONER.

Mileage: 85,000

I HAVE A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I HAVE CHANGED THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM BULB FOUR TIMES AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TWO TIMES. I RECENTLY REPLACED THE FAN MOTOR TWICE AND THE RESISTOR ONCE. I HAD TO REPLACED THE ERG AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NOW THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS EXHAUST IN M...

Mileage: 70,000

I HAVE A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I HAVE CHANGED THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM BULB FOUR TIMES AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TWO TIMES. I RECENTLY REPLACED THE FAN MOTOR TWICE AND THE RESISTOR ONCE. I HAD TO REPLACED THE ERG AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NOW THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS EXHAUST IN M...

Mileage: 70,000

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY GONE OUT SINCE 2009. I REPLACED THE BULBS TWICE BEFORE I REALIZED THE BULBS WERE GOOD, BUT THE SOCKET WAS BAD. SOMETIMES THEY WORK. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. THEY HAVE ALSO GOTTEN EXTREMELY DIM. MY HUSBAND WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND ME AT NIGHT IN OUR SUZUKI AND I HAD TO TEL...

Mileage: 45,000

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED CLAY COOLEY SUZUKI IN ARLINGTON TX BECAUSE I RECEIVED THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE , RECALL IDENTIFICATION CODE "VD". I CALLED THEM ON 8/20 AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE ABOUT 2 WEEKS UNTIL THE PARTS CAME IN. I HAVE TRIED REPEATEDLY TO CALL THEM, ONLY TO BE PUT ON HOLD UNTIL I C...

CAR IS ABANDONED. *TR

HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSISTENTLY FAIL. I HAVE REPLACED BULBS 6 TIMES OVER THE LIFETIME OF THIS VEHICLE. I LIVE IN A DARK LIGHTED AREA IF MY BEAMS FAIL I MAY INDEED CRASH INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR SIDE WOODS. I HAVE BEEN USING ONLY HIGHBEAMS DUE TO THE INCIDENTS. PULLED AWAY CLIP IT IS MELTED REPLACED ONC...

Mileage: 15,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M...

Mileage: 4,150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPA...

Mileage: 89,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V405000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Mileage: 64,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE...

Mileage: 159,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LOW BEAM BULBS WERE REPLACED SIX TIMES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE ...

Mileage: 80,000

AFTER STARTING UP MY VEHICLE ON A COLD MORNING THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK IMMEDIATELY. THE FIRST TIME I HIT THEM AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO GEAR AND MOVING THEY DID NOT STOP THE CAR. I STARTED TO ROLL THROUGH THE STOP SIGN, BUT PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND STOPPED. THIS ALSO OCCURRED ON VERY C...

Mileage: 85,000

HEAD LIGHTS BURN OUT EVERY 4 MONTHS DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM. *TR

Mileage: 20,000

I LOST BOTH MY HEADLIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME. THE FOG LIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY CAME ON, BUT BY THE NEXT MORNING I HAD NEITHER. FOG LIGHTS FINALLY RETURNED. EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF. I HAVE TO MAKE SURE WHEN I EXIT MY CAR THE INTERIOR LIGHT GOES OFF AS I HAVE...

Mileage: 83,000

I LOST BOTH MY HEADLIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME. THE FOG LIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY CAME ON, BUT BY THE NEXT MORNING I HAD NEITHER. FOG LIGHTS FINALLY RETURNED. EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF. I HAVE TO MAKE SURE WHEN I EXIT MY CAR THE INTERIOR LIGHT GOES OFF AS I HAVE...

Mileage: 83,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MAN...

Mileage: 75,000

WE PURCHASED A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA LUXURY IN 2006. WE HAD THE CAR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND NOTICED THE BACK TIRES WERE WEARING FASTER THAN NORMAL, ALSO THERE WAS THIS GRINDING SOUND WHEN YOU BRAKE, IT WAS SPORADIC. FROM 2006 TILL 2012 WE WERE GIVEN DOZENS OF REASONS WHY AND SOLUTIONS FOR A COST, NONE...

Mileage: 1,000

WE PURCHASED A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA LUXURY IN 2006. WE HAD THE CAR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND NOTICED THE BACK TIRES WERE WEARING FASTER THAN NORMAL, ALSO THERE WAS THIS GRINDING SOUND WHEN YOU BRAKE, IT WAS SPORADIC. FROM 2006 TILL 2012 WE WERE GIVEN DOZENS OF REASONS WHY AND SOLUTIONS FOR A COST, NONE...

Mileage: 1,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE YEARS AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. 10V250000 (STEERING), THE STEERING PULLEY BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ...

Mileage: 94,000

NOTICE WHILE DRIVING THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON SHOWING THAT MY PASSENGER WASN'T BUCKLED IN EVEN IF THE SEAT BELT WAS ON AND THAT AIR LIGHT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPEN. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS IF THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT ...

Mileage: 134,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE A...

Mileage: 68,000

PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATBELT LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATBELT LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

HAVE HAD TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTS NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO THEM BURNING OUT. HAVE CHECKED SOCKET CONNECTION AND FOUND THAT THERE THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE METAL CLIP IS MELTING. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED BUT THEY WILL REPLACED FOR PRICE. THEN CONTACTED SUZUKI SPOKE TO...

Mileage: 71,000

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM HALOGEN 6 TIMES (4 DRIVER-SIDE; 2 PASSENGER-SIDE) PRIOR TO 2013. NOW THE LOW BEAMS WILL HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED 8 TIMES DUE TO BOTH BULBS DYING AFTER ROLLING OVER 2 SPEED BUMPS IN A PARKING LOT. NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL LOW-SPEED ACCIDENTS WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE BA...

Mileage: 32,000

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM HALOGEN 6 TIMES (4 DRIVER-SIDE; 2 PASSENGER-SIDE) PRIOR TO 2013. NOW THE LOW BEAMS WILL HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED 8 TIMES DUE TO BOTH BULBS DYING AFTER ROLLING OVER 2 SPEED BUMPS IN A PARKING LOT. NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL LOW-SPEED ACCIDENTS WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE BA...

Mileage: 32,000

A HOT DAY OR ANY BAG WEIGHING OVER 5 LBS. WILL TRIGGER THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS PROBLEM IS TO PERMANENTLY BUCKLE THE PASSENGER SEATBELT. *TR

Mileage: 47,703

A HOT DAY OR ANY BAG WEIGHING OVER 5 LBS. WILL TRIGGER THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS PROBLEM IS TO PERMANENTLY BUCKLE THE PASSENGER SEATBELT. *TR

Mileage: 47,703

A HOT DAY OR ANY BAG WEIGHING OVER 5 LBS. WILL TRIGGER THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS PROBLEM IS TO PERMANENTLY BUCKLE THE PASSENGER SEATBELT. *TR

Mileage: 47,703

HAVING TO REPLACE MY HEADLAMP BULBS EVERY FEW MONTHS. DRIVER'S SIDE AND THEN PASSENGER SIDE BACK AND FORTH BACK AND FORTH SINCE 2009. THIS IS COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS AND APPARENTLY THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE MANUFACTURING SUZUKI!!!! GIVE EAR TO THESE COMPLAINTS AND DO THE RIGHT THING AND TAKE HEED AN...

Mileage: 45,000

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND SEATBELT LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE DASH AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. NOW THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER. *TR

Mileage: 88,500

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND SEATBELT LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE DASH AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. NOW THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER. *TR

Mileage: 88,500

HEADLIGHTS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT. I HAVE TO CHANGE THE LOW BEAMS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS AND I AM BEYOND TIRED OF IT. SUZUKI KNOWS THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE, BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX IT. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SUZUKI VEHICLE AGAIN. THEY AREN'T EVEN SELLING THEM IN THE US, SO I GUESS I WON'T H...

Mileage: 140,000

HEADLIGHTS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT. I HAVE TO CHANGE THE LOW BEAMS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS AND I AM BEYOND TIRED OF IT. SUZUKI KNOWS THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE, BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX IT. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SUZUKI VEHICLE AGAIN. THEY AREN'T EVEN SELLING THEM IN THE US, SO I GUESS I WON'T H...

Mileage: 140,000

THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR STAYS ON REGARDLESS OF HAVING SOMEONE SIT IN THE SEAT OR NOT. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO ON ALL THE TIME. I HAVE CHECKED THE WIRING AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG WITH IT. *TR

THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR STAYS ON REGARDLESS OF HAVING SOMEONE SIT IN THE SEAT OR NOT. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO ON ALL THE TIME. I HAVE CHECKED THE WIRING AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG WITH IT. *TR

LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT BURNS OUT CONSTANTLY ~4 MONTHS. REPLACED THEM AT LEAST 8 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED NEW. *TR

LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT BURNS OUT CONSTANTLY ~4 MONTHS. REPLACED THEM AT LEAST 8 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED NEW. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT CUSHION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE W...

Mileage: 100,000

I HAD PULLED INTO THE PARKING GARAGE WHERE I WORK AND WAS PULLING INTO MY SPACE. THE CAR REVVED UP AND TOOK OFF. I HIT THE PARKING CURB, FLEW UP AND BACK DOWN CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IT WAS STILL GOING AND WAS GOING TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN I GOT THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED AWAY AND OUT INTO...

Mileage: 88,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BECOME FOGGY IN COLDER WEATHER. THE CONTACT HAD TO WIPE THE WINDSHIELD DOWN WITH A TOWEL FOR VISIBILITY. THE CON...

Mileage: 64,100

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTION AND BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED AT LEAST TEN TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTION AND BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED AT LEAST TEN TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND DID NOT REACTIVATE EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Mileage: 70,000

WE HAVE HAD SEVERE HEADLIGHT ISSUES WITH THIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO MELT EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES! THE DEALERSHIP OR SUZUKI MOTORS HAVE BEEN OF ANY HELP AND OFFER ZERO ASSISTANCE WITH THE PROBLEM. A QUICK SEARC...

Mileage: 69,944

WE HAVE HAD SEVERE HEADLIGHT ISSUES WITH THIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO MELT EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES! THE DEALERSHIP OR SUZUKI MOTORS HAVE BEEN OF ANY HELP AND OFFER ZERO ASSISTANCE WITH THE PROBLEM. A QUICK SEARC...

Mileage: 69,944

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOSE AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. TH...

Mileage: 103,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN BLUE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST, ALONG WITH THE SMELL OF FUEL. THE CHECK ENGINE AND EG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMNATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STAT...

Mileage: 77,069

THE SENSOR BUILT INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. THE FIX IS A $2000 TOTAL SEAT REPLACEMENT. UNACCEPTABLE. THE CAR THINKS A DOOR OR HATCH IS OPEN AND TURNS THE OVERHEAD LIGHT ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. ANOTHER SENSOR. YOU HAVE TO BE HOUDINI TO INSTALL A BULB IN THE FRONT...

THE SENSOR BUILT INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. THE FIX IS A $2000 TOTAL SEAT REPLACEMENT. UNACCEPTABLE. THE CAR THINKS A DOOR OR HATCH IS OPEN AND TURNS THE OVERHEAD LIGHT ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. ANOTHER SENSOR. YOU HAVE TO BE HOUDINI TO INSTALL A BULB IN THE FRONT...

THE SENSOR BUILT INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. THE FIX IS A $2000 TOTAL SEAT REPLACEMENT. UNACCEPTABLE. THE CAR THINKS A DOOR OR HATCH IS OPEN AND TURNS THE OVERHEAD LIGHT ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. ANOTHER SENSOR. YOU HAVE TO BE HOUDINI TO INSTALL A BULB IN THE FRONT...

SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR FAILURE, AIRBAG CODE LIGHT IN DASH ALWAYS ON, CHEKED IN DEALER, AND THE NO PASSENGER INDICATOR LIGHT IN CONSOLE ALWAYS ON WITH A PASSENGER SIT ON THE SEAT. *TR

SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR FAILURE, AIRBAG CODE LIGHT IN DASH ALWAYS ON, CHEKED IN DEALER, AND THE NO PASSENGER INDICATOR LIGHT IN CONSOLE ALWAYS ON WITH A PASSENGER SIT ON THE SEAT. *TR

TO WHOM THIS CONCERN I HAVE A 06 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IM THE ORIGINAL OWNER THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, THE DEALER AND COMPANY SAYS I HAVE TO SPEND 2000.00 TO FIX IT IF U GO ON LINE THE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES MY AUTISTIC SON SITS IN THE FRONT AND I BELIEVE THEY DEALER AND...

Mileage: 30,000

TO WHOM THIS CONCERN I HAVE A 06 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IM THE ORIGINAL OWNER THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, THE DEALER AND COMPANY SAYS I HAVE TO SPEND 2000.00 TO FIX IT IF U GO ON LINE THE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES MY AUTISTIC SON SITS IN THE FRONT AND I BELIEVE THEY DEALER AND...

Mileage: 30,000

PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT AIR BAG SYSTEM DUE TO FAILURE OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SUZUKI REFUSES TO REPAIR IT AS THEY CONSIDER IT OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO REPLACE THE SEAT. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT AIR BAG SYSTEM DUE TO FAILURE OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SUZUKI REFUSES TO REPAIR IT AS THEY CONSIDER IT OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO REPLACE THE SEAT. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT INTERMITTENT SENSOR FAILURE. SEAT INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT SENSE AN ADULT IN THE SEAT CREATING A "PASS" CONDITION WHICH DISABLES THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG(S). *TR

Mileage: 69,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS CONSTANTLY BURNED OUT AND STOPPED ILLUMINATING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY THREE MONTHS FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE AND THAT THE CHEAPEST REPLACEMENT BU...

AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A WHEEL BEARING AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC LIFT THE CAR I NOTICED THE CROSSMEMBER FOR THE TRANSMISSION HANGING, AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION OF THE CROSSMEMBER SEEM THERE WERE NO DRAIN HOLES FOR WATER TO EXIT THE MOUNT. AND MAYBE DEFECTIVE METAL USED TO PRODUCE THE PART CAUSED PREMA...

Mileage: 79,000

AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A WHEEL BEARING AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC LIFT THE CAR I NOTICED THE CROSSMEMBER FOR THE TRANSMISSION HANGING, AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION OF THE CROSSMEMBER SEEM THERE WERE NO DRAIN HOLES FOR WATER TO EXIT THE MOUNT. AND MAYBE DEFECTIVE METAL USED TO PRODUCE THE PART CAUSED PREMA...

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED BOTH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUT...

Mileage: 66,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE THAT CONTROLLED THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE LIGHT BULB, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPA...

Mileage: 33,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ESP CONTROL MODULE ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS BRAKING CONTROL ENGAGED AFTER THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ESP CONTROL MODULE NEEDE...

Mileage: 58,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ESP CONTROL MODULE ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS BRAKING CONTROL ENGAGED AFTER THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ESP CONTROL MODULE NEEDE...

Mileage: 58,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR RELEASED FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE BLOWER SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Mileage: 139,000

I ENGAGED MY BRAKES AND PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT GOING ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SIDEWALK CURB (ABOUT 6 INCHES HIGH) WITH MY BRAKES APPLIED FULLY MY VEHICLE REVVED UP REALLY LOUD AND LUNGED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AND CRASHED THROUGH A BRICK OFFICE BUILDING. I DID...

I ENGAGED MY BRAKES AND PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT GOING ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SIDEWALK CURB (ABOUT 6 INCHES HIGH) WITH MY BRAKES APPLIED FULLY MY VEHICLE REVVED UP REALLY LOUD AND LUNGED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AND CRASHED THROUGH A BRICK OFFICE BUILDING. I DID...

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. ON THE WAY HOME THE" PASSENGER SEAT BELT OFF" AND AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ON. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO A SUZUKI DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS THE RESULTS WAS THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING THEREFORE THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE DISABL...

Mileage: 66,500

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. ON THE WAY HOME THE" PASSENGER SEAT BELT OFF" AND AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ON. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO A SUZUKI DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS THE RESULTS WAS THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING THEREFORE THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE DISABL...

Mileage: 66,500

AT APX. 10000 MILES, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE CAR, AND DID NOT GO OUT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER; WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR HAD FAILED IN THE SEAT, AND WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT APX. 25000 MILES, THE AIR BAG LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON. THE CA...

Mileage: 10,000

AT APX. 10000 MILES, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE CAR, AND DID NOT GO OUT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER; WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR HAD FAILED IN THE SEAT, AND WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT APX. 25000 MILES, THE AIR BAG LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON. THE CA...

Mileage: 10,000

AT APX. 10000 MILES, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE CAR, AND DID NOT GO OUT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER; WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR HAD FAILED IN THE SEAT, AND WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT APX. 25000 MILES, THE AIR BAG LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON. THE CA...

Mileage: 10,000

I HAVE GRAND VITARA 2006 WITH 21,500 MILES. THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURN ON 21,000 MILES. I CHECK INTERNET A LOT OF THIS SUV HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AIRBAG SENSOR UNDER PASSENGER SEAT IS DAMAGE. REPLACE FULL SEAT $2,200 TO $2,500. *TR

Mileage: 21,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND ADVISED THAT THE AIR B...

Mileage: 40,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHENEVER A PASSENGER WAS POSITIONED IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THE AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHENEVER A PASSENGER WAS POSITIONED IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THE AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITS FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWN SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE...

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITS FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWN SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE...

Mileage: 30,000

I HAVE A 2006 SUZUKI - GRAND VITARA, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I TOOK IT TO THE SUZUKI DEALER AND THEY SAID MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR IS OUT AND IT WOULD COST $2000 FOR THE PART ONLY. THE LIGHT SENSOR STARTED FLICKERING A FEW MONTHS AGO WITH NOTHING OR ANYONE IN THE SEAT TODAY...

Mileage: 69,000

MY SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006, HAS ERROR CODE B1312 WHICH IS A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT WILL NOT DEPLOY ANY AIRBAGS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CONTACTED SUZUKI BUT THEY HAVE BEEN DODGING THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT SUZUKI SHOULD PAY FOR THIS...

MY SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006, HAS ERROR CODE B1312 WHICH IS A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT WILL NOT DEPLOY ANY AIRBAGS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CONTACTED SUZUKI BUT THEY HAVE BEEN DODGING THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT SUZUKI SHOULD PAY FOR THIS...

STARTED TRUCK THE OTHER MORNING PASSENGER AIRBAG AND SEATBELT LIGHT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS SITTING IN SEAT.. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE DONE TO VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 38,750

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN WHEN NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THEREFORE, WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SUZUKI DEALER. THE DEALER STATED IT WOULD COST OVER $2,000 TO REPAIR THE ELECTRONIC SWITCH FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. HOWEVER, WE WERE INFORMED THAT WE COULD CONTINU...

Mileage: 65,016

I HAVE A 2006 SUZUKI - GRAND VITARA, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I TOOK IT TO THE SUZUKI DEALER AND THEY SAID MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR IS OUT AND IT WOULD COST $2000 FOR THE PART ONLY. WHAT DO I DO? *TR

Mileage: 76,000

EARLIER TODAY, 6 MAY 2011, MY MOTHER WAS BEGINNING TO DRIVE OUT OF THE BANK DRIVE-THRU WINDOW WHEN HER VEHICLE TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN UNTIL SHE WAS ABLE TO CRASH IT AGAINST A WALL TO AVOID IMPACTING OTHER CARS AND PEOPLE THAT WERE IN THE AREA. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT FOR THIS VEHICLE, A FEW MONTHS ...

Mileage: 32,500

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SEAT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE V...

Mileage: 3,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE SENSOR WAS SUPPOSES TO RECOGNIZE WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AND ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE...

Mileage: 62,000

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER STATES IT'S MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY $2,000 TO FIX THE DEFECT WHICH IS A SENSOR IN THE SEAT. VIN# [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Mileage: 45,000

I GOT A 2006 GRAND VITARA BRAND NEW AT FIRST IT WAS LITTLE THINGS LIKE MY DOME LIGHT SWITCH BREAKING AND THE WINDOW CONTROLLER BECOMING LOSS AND AFTER GETTING THEM FIXED THEY BREAK AGAIN A WEEK LATTER THEN A SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT THE AIR BAG AND WONT GO OFF THE WORST THING IS MY AIR CONDITION ...

Mileage: 110,000

I GOT A 2006 GRAND VITARA BRAND NEW AT FIRST IT WAS LITTLE THINGS LIKE MY DOME LIGHT SWITCH BREAKING AND THE WINDOW CONTROLLER BECOMING LOSS AND AFTER GETTING THEM FIXED THEY BREAK AGAIN A WEEK LATTER THEN A SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT THE AIR BAG AND WONT GO OFF THE WORST THING IS MY AIR CONDITION ...

Mileage: 110,000

I GOT A 2006 GRAND VITARA BRAND NEW AT FIRST IT WAS LITTLE THINGS LIKE MY DOME LIGHT SWITCH BREAKING AND THE WINDOW CONTROLLER BECOMING LOSS AND AFTER GETTING THEM FIXED THEY BREAK AGAIN A WEEK LATTER THEN A SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT THE AIR BAG AND WONT GO OFF THE WORST THING IS MY AIR CONDITION ...

Mileage: 110,000

I GOT A 2006 GRAND VITARA BRAND NEW AT FIRST IT WAS LITTLE THINGS LIKE MY DOME LIGHT SWITCH BREAKING AND THE WINDOW CONTROLLER BECOMING LOSS AND AFTER GETTING THEM FIXED THEY BREAK AGAIN A WEEK LATTER THEN A SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT THE AIR BAG AND WONT GO OFF THE WORST THING IS MY AIR CONDITION ...

Mileage: 110,000

I GOT A 2006 GRAND VITARA BRAND NEW AT FIRST IT WAS LITTLE THINGS LIKE MY DOME LIGHT SWITCH BREAKING AND THE WINDOW CONTROLLER BECOMING LOSS AND AFTER GETTING THEM FIXED THEY BREAK AGAIN A WEEK LATTER THEN A SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT THE AIR BAG AND WONT GO OFF THE WORST THING IS MY AIR CONDITION ...

Mileage: 110,000

I GOT A 2006 GRAND VITARA BRAND NEW AT FIRST IT WAS LITTLE THINGS LIKE MY DOME LIGHT SWITCH BREAKING AND THE WINDOW CONTROLLER BECOMING LOSS AND AFTER GETTING THEM FIXED THEY BREAK AGAIN A WEEK LATTER THEN A SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT THE AIR BAG AND WONT GO OFF THE WORST THING IS MY AIR CONDITION ...

Mileage: 110,000

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES NOW (ON DRIVER'S SIDE) AND 5 TIMES ON PASSENGER SIDE. NO OTHER BULBS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND I RUN WITH MY FOGLIGHTS ON, AS I DRIVE TO WORK ON GRAVEYARD SHIFT. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING AND RECURRING SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THE H7 BULB ...

Mileage: 24,000

MY VEHICLE (IN ADDITION TO HEADLIGHTS THAT BURN OUT FREQUENTLY), HAS HAD THE AIRBAG SENSOR CONTROL LIGHT AND SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE HIGH PITCHED BEEP-BEEP-BEEP ...ALARMING, OF COURSE. MINE ALSO CAME ON A LITTLE OF 54,000 MILE. AS IT IS IN...

Mileage: 54,000

MY VEHICLE (IN ADDITION TO HEADLIGHTS THAT BURN OUT FREQUENTLY), HAS HAD THE AIRBAG SENSOR CONTROL LIGHT AND SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE HIGH PITCHED BEEP-BEEP-BEEP ...ALARMING, OF COURSE. MINE ALSO CAME ON A LITTLE OF 54,000 MILE. AS IT IS IN...

Mileage: 54,000

MY VEHICLE (IN ADDITION TO HEADLIGHTS THAT BURN OUT FREQUENTLY), HAS HAD THE AIRBAG SENSOR CONTROL LIGHT AND SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE HIGH PITCHED BEEP-BEEP-BEEP ...ALARMING, OF COURSE. MINE ALSO CAME ON A LITTLE OF 54,000 MILE. AS IT IS IN...

Mileage: 54,000

AIRBAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE AND SEAT BELT LIGHT PROBLEM. THE LIGHTS FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG AND SEATBELT ARE CONSTANTLY ON. THEY CAME ON AT APPROXIMATELY 56000 MILES. I WAS TOLD BY SUZUKI OF NASHVILLE THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY THE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, BUT NOT SURE. COST OF ...

AIRBAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE AND SEAT BELT LIGHT PROBLEM. THE LIGHTS FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG AND SEATBELT ARE CONSTANTLY ON. THEY CAME ON AT APPROXIMATELY 56000 MILES. I WAS TOLD BY SUZUKI OF NASHVILLE THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY THE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, BUT NOT SURE. COST OF ...

AIRBAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE AND SEAT BELT LIGHT PROBLEM. THE LIGHTS FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG AND SEATBELT ARE CONSTANTLY ON. THEY CAME ON AT APPROXIMATELY 56000 MILES. I WAS TOLD BY SUZUKI OF NASHVILLE THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY THE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, BUT NOT SURE. COST OF ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE CONT...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE A PASSENGER WAS IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA...

Mileage: 38,000

BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BLOW OUT FREQUENTLY AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Mileage: 33,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SEAT MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT TO RESET IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORI...

Mileage: 35,700

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SEAT MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT TO RESET IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORI...

Mileage: 35,700

BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ENGAGING AND AT TIMES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO GET THE BRAKES CHECKED, THE PADS WERE FINE, BUT ONE OF THE CALIPERS WAS MISALIGNED. WHEN I TOOK THE SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN TO GET THE RECALLED P...

Mileage: 90,000

BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ENGAGING AND AT TIMES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO GET THE BRAKES CHECKED, THE PADS WERE FINE, BUT ONE OF THE CALIPERS WAS MISALIGNED. WHEN I TOOK THE SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN TO GET THE RECALLED P...

Mileage: 90,000

BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ENGAGING AND AT TIMES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO GET THE BRAKES CHECKED, THE PADS WERE FINE, BUT ONE OF THE CALIPERS WAS MISALIGNED. WHEN I TOOK THE SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN TO GET THE RECALLED P...

Mileage: 90,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS IN THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY FELL; SHE HAD TO PUT THE BULB BACK IN MANUALLY. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CHECK THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER THAT THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS HAD MELTED. THE CO...

Mileage: 4,000

I READ IN YOUR PAGE THAT 46,500 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA HAS A PARTS THAT HAVE TO BE CORRECTED BY SUZUKI,WITHOUT ANY COST. I WENT TODAY TO AUTOLAND OF MAYAGUEZ,PUERTO RICO. MR. EMANUEL LOPEZ TOLD ME THAT HE JUST HAVE TO ORDER THE PULLEY BECAUSE HE DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE PART FOR THE AIR CONDITION....

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V250000 (STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: PUMP) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TENSION PULLEY REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NOT READILY AVAILABLE ...

Mileage: 70,000

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ON. DEALER WANTS APPROX $2000.00 TO REPLACE SEAT BOTTOM BECAUSE SENSOR IS BUILT IN. LIGHT WAS COMING AND GOING NOW IT IS ON ALL THE TIME AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOW INOP CAR WAS APPROX 1800 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. NOW HAS APPROX 40,000 MILES ON IT....

Mileage: 37,800

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS DEFECTIVE. IN ORDER TO REPAIR IT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SENSOR. SUZUKI WAS CONTACTED BUT STATED THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. T...

Mileage: 30,000

MY EX-HUSBAND BEFORE GIVING MY DAUGHTER THE USE OF HIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA TOOK IT INTO MARKETPLACE CHRYSLER - SUZUKI, INC IN ROCHESTER, NY ON 6/23/2010 TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND FOR THEM TO TAKE CARE OF ANY RECALLS ON THE CAR THAT HAD NOT BEEN DONE YET. WELL ONE THEY DID WAS "SB SHIFTER INTE...

Mileage: 92,096

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA , REAR TIRES ARE GOING BALD WITHIN 12000-15000 MILES, CRAZY THING IS THAT IT IS ONLY HAPPENING TO THE REAR TIRES...I JUST WENT AND GOT MY THIRD SET OF TIRES THIS AFTERNOON SINCE HAVING THIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I GUESS I BETTER START FILLING UP MY PIGGI BANK FOR THE NEX...

Mileage: 15,000

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA , REAR TIRES ARE GOING BALD WITHIN 12000-15000 MILES, CRAZY THING IS THAT IT IS ONLY HAPPENING TO THE REAR TIRES...I JUST WENT AND GOT MY THIRD SET OF TIRES THIS AFTERNOON SINCE HAVING THIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I GUESS I BETTER START FILLING UP MY PIGGI BANK FOR THE NEX...

Mileage: 15,000

MY REAR BRAKES ARE MAKING A LOUD NOICE LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED AT SEVERAL PLACES, INCLUDING A SUZUKI DEALERSHIP (WRIGHT SUZUKI) IN ADDITION TO FIRESTONE AND MR. TIRE. ALL THREE SAID MY REAR BRAKES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS WELL AS THE FRONT. I ALSO REPORTED THAT THE...

Mileage: 44,905

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FREQUENTLY BURN OUT AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR TWICE CHANGED, NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON FREQUENTLY. AC BLOWS HOT AIR SUDDENLY. POWER STEERING PLASTIC TENSIONER MAY BREAK OUT. REAR WHEEL COVER IMPACT WIIL DENT BACKDOOR. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FREQUENTLY BURN OUT AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR TWICE CHANGED, NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON FREQUENTLY. AC BLOWS HOT AIR SUDDENLY. POWER STEERING PLASTIC TENSIONER MAY BREAK OUT. REAR WHEEL COVER IMPACT WIIL DENT BACKDOOR. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FREQUENTLY BURN OUT AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR TWICE CHANGED, NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON FREQUENTLY. AC BLOWS HOT AIR SUDDENLY. POWER STEERING PLASTIC TENSIONER MAY BREAK OUT. REAR WHEEL COVER IMPACT WIIL DENT BACKDOOR. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FREQUENTLY BURN OUT AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR TWICE CHANGED, NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON FREQUENTLY. AC BLOWS HOT AIR SUDDENLY. POWER STEERING PLASTIC TENSIONER MAY BREAK OUT. REAR WHEEL COVER IMPACT WIIL DENT BACKDOOR. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FREQUENTLY BURN OUT AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR TWICE CHANGED, NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON FREQUENTLY. AC BLOWS HOT AIR SUDDENLY. POWER STEERING PLASTIC TENSIONER MAY BREAK OUT. REAR WHEEL COVER IMPACT WIIL DENT BACKDOOR. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FREQUENTLY BURN OUT AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR TWICE CHANGED, NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON FREQUENTLY. AC BLOWS HOT AIR SUDDENLY. POWER STEERING PLASTIC TENSIONER MAY BREAK OUT. REAR WHEEL COVER IMPACT WIIL DENT BACKDOOR. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE SEVERELY WORN AND FRAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEATBELTS COULD BE REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND THE...

Mileage: 36,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT SHUT ON AND OFF AND IT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FAILED AND THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE...

Mileage: 37,000

ALL WAS NORMAL IN THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE DEFECTIVE ITEMS BELOW: AC FAN BLOWER MOTOR- BROKEN, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO AIR BLOWING THROUGH VENTS. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT- BROKEN, PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 18,500

ALL WAS NORMAL IN THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE DEFECTIVE ITEMS BELOW: AC FAN BLOWER MOTOR- BROKEN, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO AIR BLOWING THROUGH VENTS. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT- BROKEN, PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 18,500

ALL WAS NORMAL IN THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE DEFECTIVE ITEMS BELOW: AC FAN BLOWER MOTOR- BROKEN, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO AIR BLOWING THROUGH VENTS. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT- BROKEN, PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 18,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FALL FARTHER INTO THE FLOORBOARD THAN USUAL. THE DEALER ORDERED AND WAS AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF A MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE PADS TO REPLACE ON THE CONTACT'S...

Mileage: 131,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR DISPLAYED A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Mileage: 35,921

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER FRONT END WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL AUT...

Mileage: 45,000

SUV LOST POWER WHILE IN TRAFFIC WOULD NOT TAKE GAS TOOK TO DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM TWO WEEKS LATER SAME THING HAD TO GET BOOSTED THREE TIMES TO GET TO DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS ALTERNATOR THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V250000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE RECALLED PART WAS AVAILABLE. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED ...

Mileage: 4,280

I NOTIFIED MY CAR DEALERSHIP, SUZUKI THAT MY SEATBELT ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. THEY STATED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $85 FOR THEM TO MAKE A DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. THEN PAY FOR WHATEVER PARTS/LABOR TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT COME ALL THE WAY OUT, IT APPEA...

Mileage: 49,000

POWER STEERING FAILS DUE TO LOSS OF TENSION ON BELTS BECAUSE PLASTIC OR NYLON TENSION BAR BRAKES OR FALLS OFF. APPARENTLY HAPPENS ALL THE TIME ON THE SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AT SUPER HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Mileage: 25,768

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. CONSUMER STATES CONCERN WITH THE FAILURE OF THE ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) MODULE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPLACEMENT UNIT IS $3,000.00 PLUS INSTALLATION AND TAX. *JB

I PURCHASED A 2ND HAND 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE LIGHT FOR MY AIR BAG LIT UP ON MY DASHBOARD. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICING, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSOR ON THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS I CONDUCTED MY RESEARCH WITH THE MAINLAND SUZUKI...

Mileage: 28,740

GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY I EXPERIENCED A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO "MUSCLE" IT TO MY OFFICE A FEW BLOCKS AWAY. IN SEARCHING THE WEB, I DISCOVERED THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE BELT TENSIONER WHERE A MOLDED PLASTIC OUTER RING IS PRONE TO FAIL...

Mileage: 32,750

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2.7L SUV -TURNING THROUGH A MAJOR INTERSECTION WHEN THE POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY LOST IT'S OUTER RING WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOSS OF THIS RING CAUSED THE BELT TO SLIP, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, NOT JUST POWER STEERING, BUT OF STEERI...

Mileage: 41,400

POWER STEERING PULLEY BROKE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. FAILURE : LOST POWER STEERING. HAD TO TOW THE SUV TO THE DEALERSHIP (SINCE IT WAS HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING). DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PULLEY. I HAVE THE OLD PULLEY. *TR

Mileage: 67,487

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. *TR

Mileage: 41,800

THERE IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE 2006, 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE POWER STEERING TENSIONER, DUE TO ITS DEFECTIVE DESIGN, CAN FALL APART AT ANYTIME. THAT PARTICULAR PART HAS SINCE BEEN REDESIGNED, DUE TO MANY FAILURES, AND THE NEW PART SUBSEQUENTLY UTILIZED IN THE LATER MODELS OF THAT...

Mileage: 40,585

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2.7L SUV ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY LOST IT'S OUTER RING WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOSS OF THIS RING CAUSED THE BELT TO SLIP, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, NOT JUST POWER STEERING, BUT OF STEERING ALTOGETHER BECAUSE THE...

Mileage: 52,000

EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES ON MY VEHICLE FOUR TIMES IN THREE YEARS AND ALL SUZUKI WILL SAY IS IT IS AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND A WEAR PROBLEM AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. I HAVE SPENT MORE MONEY ON TIRES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FOR THIS VEH...

Mileage: 12,000

EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES ON MY VEHICLE FOUR TIMES IN THREE YEARS AND ALL SUZUKI WILL SAY IS IT IS AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND A WEAR PROBLEM AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. I HAVE SPENT MORE MONEY ON TIRES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FOR THIS VEH...

Mileage: 12,000

I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL GEARS ON MY CAR. I STARTED TO ROLL BACK. I AM ALSO GOING ON MY FOURTH SET OF TIRES ON THIS CAR. THE DEALERSHIP SEEMS TO THINK THIS IS NORMAL. *TR

Mileage: 12

( CORRECTED REPORT ) MY WIFE HAD JUST FILLED THE TRUCK UP AT SHEETZ..I WENT TO PULL IT UP AND AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN GEAR IT TOOK OFF...WENT ABOUT 70 FEET INTO A PARKED CAR AND BRICK WALL..BRAKES WERE EITHER INEFFECTIVE OR NOT WORKING..MY WIFE HAD A SIMILAR EVENT THE DAY BEFORE BUT IT WAS BRIEF AND...

Mileage: 55,000

MY WIFE HAD JUST FILLED THE TRUCK UP AT SHEETZ..I WENT TO PULL IT UP AND AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN GEAR IT TOOK OFF...WENT ABOUT 70 FEET INTO A PARKED CAR AND BRICK WALL..BRAKES WERE EITHER INEFFECTIVE OR NOT WORKING..MY WIFE HAD A SIMILAR EVENT THE DAY BEFORE BUT IT WAS BRIEF AND WE DID NOT PAY ATTENT...

Mileage: 55,000

MY WIFE HAD JUST FILLED THE TRUCK UP AT SHEETZ..I WENT TO PULL IT UP AND AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN GEAR IT TOOK OFF...WENT ABOUT 70 FEET INTO A PARKED CAR AND BRICK WALL..BRAKES WERE EITHER INEFFECTIVE OR NOT WORKING..MY WIFE HAD A SIMILAR EVENT THE DAY BEFORE BUT IT WAS BRIEF AND WE DID NOT PAY ATTENT...

Mileage: 55,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHEN SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE HESITATING. SHE WAS ABLE TO DECELERATE AFTER REPEATED BRAKING ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE WHEELS WERE MISALIGNED. FOUR NEW TI...

Mileage: 45,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE TENSIONER PULLEY WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER RECOGNIZED THIS ISSUE AND REPLACED THE TENSIONER PULLEYS FROM PLASTIC TO METAL ON ALL MODE...

Mileage: 54,000

MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA HAS A BROKEN POWER STEERING TENSIONER PULLEY. THE REASON IS THAT THE MANY 2006 MODELS OF THE GRAND VITARA USED A METAL PULLEY WRAPPED WITH A PIECE OF PLASTIC AROUND IT. THE PLASTIC HAS CRACKED, AND ACCORDING TO SUZUKI, IT IS NOT FREE TO REPLACE IT. SINCE 2007, SUZUKI HAS ...

Mileage: 54,025

STARTED MY CAR AND THERE WAS A LOUD ODD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AFTER A LITTLE INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING TENSIONER (WHICH ON EARLY 06 MODELS SUCH AS MINE WAS MADE FROM PLASTIC) HAD CRACKED CAUSING A LOUD NOISE AS WELL AS AN END TO MY POWER STEERING. THE CAR IS WITHOUT...

Mileage: 55,000

PALANCA DE CAMBIO. *TR

PALANCA DE CAMBIO. *TR

PALANCA DE CAMBIO. *TR

ON 3/20/2009 APPROXIMATELY 7:30 PACIFIC TIME-MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO COMPLETE BREAKDOWNS WITHIN TWO AND 1/2 MONTHS. IN THE PREVIOUS REPAIR FROM THE PROBLEM DATED JANUARY 3RD 2009, [PREVIOUS ODI NUMBER 10258356], IT WAS FOUND THAT ...

Mileage: 38,800

SAT 1/3/09: 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA DIED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ON MTN LOOP HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY DIED-NO WARNING-SPEEDOMETER FELL TO ZERO. ENGINE LIGHT AND TRANSMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON AFTER TRYING TO RESTART ENGINE. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE TO GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD. CO...

Mileage: 38,407

ON FEBRUARY ,1ST, 2009 , THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 10 GOING EAST NEAR VIDOR, TEXAS. WHILE GOING ~ 60 M/HR. LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND IT WAS SPINNING ON THE FREEWAY(2 LANES , CONSTRUCTION ZONE).THE CAR ALSO HAD SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO LEFT FRONT AND REAR RIGHT...

Mileage: 64,000

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM WITH THE ALIGNMENT ON THIS CAR. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 2 SETS OF BACK TIRES IN LESS THAN 36,000 MILES. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT IT'S NOT A PROBLEM... BUT JUST SOMETHING I SHOULD EXPECT WITH THE GRAND VITARA. HE ADVISED THA...

Mileage: 19,404

SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL AND GRINDING FROM FRONT RIGHT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL. YET WHEN I DRIVE MY 07 KIA I ALMOST SEND MYSELF THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD EVERYTIME I PRESS ON THE BRAKES (SAME THING APPLIES WHEN I DRIVE MY 1988 C2500) BECAUSE I'M SO USE TO HAVING TO HIT THE BRAKES HA...

Mileage: 2,250

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEMS ARE: STEERING SHAFT, ENGINE MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, GASOLINE ODOR FROM ENGINE AND SEAT WARMER NOT WORKING. *KB THE ENGINE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT WHICH NEEDED TO BE RE-TO...

Mileage: 3,963

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEMS ARE: STEERING SHAFT, ENGINE MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, GASOLINE ODOR FROM ENGINE AND SEAT WARMER NOT WORKING. *KB THE ENGINE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT WHICH NEEDED TO BE RE-TO...

Mileage: 3,963

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEMS ARE: STEERING SHAFT, ENGINE MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, GASOLINE ODOR FROM ENGINE AND SEAT WARMER NOT WORKING. *KB THE ENGINE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT WHICH NEEDED TO BE RE-TO...

Mileage: 3,963

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEMS ARE: STEERING SHAFT, ENGINE MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, GASOLINE ODOR FROM ENGINE AND SEAT WARMER NOT WORKING. *KB THE ENGINE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT WHICH NEEDED TO BE RE-TO...

Mileage: 3,963

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WITH RECALL ON TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS FOR TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. DEALER TRIED A COMPUTER UPGRADE FOR THE TRANSMISSION WHICH DID NOT WORK. *KB UPDATED 05/15/08. *JB

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WITH RECALL ON TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS FOR TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. DEALER TRIED A COMPUTER UPGRADE FOR THE TRANSMISSION WHICH DID NOT WORK. *KB UPDATED 05/15/08. *JB

I PURCHASED MY SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN 2006 BRAND NEW. WITHIN 15K MILES, THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT, SO I TOOK IT IN AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD PUT 2 NEW TIRES ON IT, IF I PURCHASED AND ALIGNMENT, WHICH I DID. NOW AT 33K MILES, MY TIRES ARE WORN OUT AGAIN AND THEY SAID THEY HAD CHANGED THE SPECS ON SUZ...

Mileage: 15,000

I PURCHASED MY SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN 2006 BRAND NEW. WITHIN 15K MILES, THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT, SO I TOOK IT IN AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD PUT 2 NEW TIRES ON IT, IF I PURCHASED AND ALIGNMENT, WHICH I DID. NOW AT 33K MILES, MY TIRES ARE WORN OUT AGAIN AND THEY SAID THEY HAD CHANGED THE SPECS ON SUZ...

Mileage: 15,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SHIFTING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE STEERING BOLTS. TWO MONTHS LATER WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING COLUMN FELL ON THE FLOOR CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF T...

Mileage: 6,000

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 6,500 MILES STEERING COLUMN. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR STEERING COLUMN BEING LOOSE. TOLD US THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY IT GOT LOOSE BUT THEY TIGHTENED UP. THOUGHT PROBLEM WAS FIXED. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING STEERING COLUMN COLLAPSED ONTO LAP CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL...

Mileage: 6,500

I PURCHASED A SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN JULY OF 2006. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, 4 WEEKS AT THE MOST, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALER FAULKNER SUZUKI (HARRISBURG, PA) AND TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THEY CHANGED THE SENSORS. BUT THI...

I PURCHASED A SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN JULY OF 2006. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, 4 WEEKS AT THE MOST, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALER FAULKNER SUZUKI (HARRISBURG, PA) AND TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THEY CHANGED THE SENSORS. BUT THI...

I PURCHASED A SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN JULY OF 2006. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, 4 WEEKS AT THE MOST, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALER FAULKNER SUZUKI (HARRISBURG, PA) AND TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THEY CHANGED THE SENSORS. BUT THI...

FAULTY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT, BOTH SIDE WERE BLOW OUT OR MELTING, ONE OF THE EVENTS WAS WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. IN FIRST TIME, I CALL THE SERVICE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE USE AND TIME OF THE LIGHT ON THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I ACCEPTED THEIR EXPLANATION. BUT, AGAI...

Mileage: 27,949

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MINE AND MANY OTHER 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MODELS WHERE THE REAR ALIGNMENT IS WAY OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO GO BALD WITHIN 10,000 MILES. SUZUKI IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING, THEY HAVE ALREADY CORRECTED THE ALIGNMENT, HOWEVER THEY REFUSE TO REP...

Mileage: 13,000

AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2006, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT OF PHIL LONG SUZUKI 9 TIMES IN AN 8 MONTH PERIOD. THE HEATER INSIDE THE SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XSPORT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND THE SERVICE DEPT HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX IT. I'VE BEEN CAUGHT IN 4 BLIZZARDS HERE IN COLOR...

Mileage: 1,800

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES PRODUCED A LOUD SCRUBBING AND SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN TRAVELING 45 MPH. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MORE THAN THREE TIMES TO HAVE THE FAILURE REPAIRED, BUT IT RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE N...

Mileage: 2,491

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 9,000 MILES. SHE HAD THE HOOD OPEN IN THE MORNING OF 4-12-07, BUT SLAMMED THE HOOD SHUT. AFTER DRIVING AT 20 MILES THE HOOD FLIPPED UP AND OBSCURED HER VIEW. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED ...

Mileage: 9,000

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, HAS HAD SEVERAL SAFETY ISSUES SINCE SHE'S PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS HER AIR BAG SENSOR; SHE STATED THAT WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONSTANTLY TURNS ON AND OFF. ...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, HAS HAD SEVERAL SAFETY ISSUES SINCE SHE'S PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS HER AIR BAG SENSOR; SHE STATED THAT WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONSTANTLY TURNS ON AND OFF. ...

ENGINE MAKES KNOCKING NOISE IT HAS BEEN IN THE SUZUKI SHOP TWICE AND ITS STILL NOT FIXED. THE CAR SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL. DEALER STATES THE NOISE ARE IN OTHER SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THEY NEED TO RECALL AND STOP SELLING VEHICLES UNTIL THEIR QUALITY IMPROVES. *JB

Mileage: 1,000

WE BOUGHT A SUZUKI GRAND VITARA FROM THE CAR COMPANY, HERE IN WARSAW INDIANA, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE A HAZARD TO DRIVING AT NIGHT, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERS TWICE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED . THE DEALER TRIED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BUT HE COULD NOT, SO I AM MAKING THIS COMPL...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE HEADLIGHTS HAD A DISTORTION AND A WHITE LIGHT DIMINISHED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER SEVERE WEATHER AND AT NIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, W...

Mileage: 11,200

REFERENCE: 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, CONTINUING REAR BRAKE PROBLEM PLEASE HELP ME SECURE A SAFE FIX FOR MY CAR AND ANY OTHERS DRIVERS / PASSENGERS THAT MIGHT BE AT RISK DUE TO THIS REAR BRAKE DEFECT. THE REAR BRAKES: THE LAST WARRANTY REPAIR DID ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF THE NOISE AND VIBRATION. BUT...

Mileage: 12,000

DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS DIM AND CHANGE MODE AT WILL. HVAC BLOWER FAN WHISTLES UNDERCARRIAGE DUST COVER SHAKES LOOSE (NEEDS BOLTS!) WHAT ELSE IS WRONG -- NOT SURE IF I WANT TO KNOW! HAVE CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, BUT HAVEN'T HEARD BACK. *JB

Mileage: 12,200

FRONTAL COLLISION (50 MPH IMPACT) AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ENGINE CUT-OFF DID NOT WORK. ENGINE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF MANUALLY. VEHICLES TOTALED BY MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL. *JB

Mileage: 4,000

SUBMISSION FOR DEFECTIVE 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4X4. *TS THE CONSUMER NOTICED A SERIOUS VIBRATION IN THE DRIVE TRAIN AT 65 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE DEALER TOOK A DRIVE SHAFT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND INSTALLED IN THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. NOW THE VIBR...

DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE (EXTREME VIBRATION) POSSIBLE FAILURE. SUZUKI CAR COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS BEFORE. 2006 GRAND VITARA BROUGHT NEW ON 6-17-06. *NM

THIS HAPPENED DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT VEHICLE. VALVE TAPPING COMING FROM MOTOR AT IDLE. RATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE AT 50 MPH. PASSENGER HEATED SEAT WORKS 10% OF THE TIME. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP GAVE BACK IN ONE HOUR. THE HELP TICKET STATES NEED TO ORDER PART TO HEAT SEAT AND THEY NEED TO CALL TE...

Mileage: 5

THIS HAPPENED DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT VEHICLE. VALVE TAPPING COMING FROM MOTOR AT IDLE. RATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE AT 50 MPH. PASSENGER HEATED SEAT WORKS 10% OF THE TIME. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP GAVE BACK IN ONE HOUR. THE HELP TICKET STATES NEED TO ORDER PART TO HEAT SEAT AND THEY NEED TO CALL TE...

Mileage: 5

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SHINE 50 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO OPERATE. *AK

Mileage: 300