2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

1 recalls — 2 complaints

05V452000 Oct 5, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES.
Consequence
THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600.
801 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Feb 12, 2005
MY WIFE HAD JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AND WALKED INSIDE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM HER PARENT'S HOUSE. WHEN SHE RETURNED THE DOORS HAD AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED HER OUT, SHE HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO BRING AN EXTRA KEY. LUCKILY SHE DIDN'T HAVE OUR DAUGHTER WITH HE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Feb 12, 2005
MY WIFE HAD JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AND WALKED INSIDE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM HER PARENT'S HOUSE. WHEN SHE RETURNED THE DOORS HAD AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED HER OUT, SHE HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO BRING AN EXTRA KEY. LUCKILY SHE DIDN'T HAVE OUR DAUGHTER WITH HE... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,300
2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 21.0 18.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: 493.7 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA across all model years (1999–2013).

63 Total Recalls
879 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
86 Reported Crashes
14 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — Year by Year

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2006 7 230 View
2005 (current) 1 2
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