Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEEL LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DUSTY. THE VEHICLE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ELECT…
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OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEEL LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DUSTY. THE VEHICLE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE FUSE WAS TAKEN OUT TO STOP THE HORN FROM WORKING. THE TAIL LIGHT BULB WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TEMPRATURE GAUGE WENT FROM COLD TO HOT INSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW STRUTS. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10103345
60,723 miles · Feb 23, 2004
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON AN EXPRESSWAY EXIT RAMP AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. (NAR) *LA THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO OTHER VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED. THE PRESSURE APPLIED TOT HE BRAKES TO AVOID THE COLLISION DAMAGED THEM AND THE CONSUMER HAD THEM REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. THIS WAS NOT…
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THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON AN EXPRESSWAY EXIT RAMP AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. (NAR) *LA THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO OTHER VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED. THE PRESSURE APPLIED TOT HE BRAKES TO AVOID THE COLLISION DAMAGED THEM AND THE CONSUMER HAD THEM REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. THIS WAS NOT HE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE HAD ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. THE CONSUMER HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BUT NONE OF THEM WERE ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED FOR REPAIRING THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10060910
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE "BRAKE" SIGN APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. *PH THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE LOW AND THE ROTORS WARPED. THEY REPLACED THE FRONT PADS, CUT THE FRONT ROTORS, CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE REAR BRAKES. AFTER A WEEK PER CONSUMER,"THE BRAKE SIGN STILL SHOWED OFF." THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE SERVICE SUGGEST…
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THE "BRAKE" SIGN APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. *PH THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE LOW AND THE ROTORS WARPED. THEY REPLACED THE FRONT PADS, CUT THE FRONT ROTORS, CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE REAR BRAKES. AFTER A WEEK PER CONSUMER,"THE BRAKE SIGN STILL SHOWED OFF." THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE SERVICE SUGGESTED THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10057271
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
LEAK IN AC CONDENSER FOUND TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, LEAK IN SAME LOCATION ON SEVERAL VEHICLES. PULL TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING THAT ALIGHNMENT CANT FIX, SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS. PREMATURE WEAR AND VIBRATION OF FRONT BRAKES SIMILAR TO COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS. NO OFFER TO REPLACE FAILING CONDENSER BY DEALER WHO TOL…
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LEAK IN AC CONDENSER FOUND TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, LEAK IN SAME LOCATION ON SEVERAL VEHICLES. PULL TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING THAT ALIGHNMENT CANT FIX, SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS. PREMATURE WEAR AND VIBRATION OF FRONT BRAKES SIMILAR TO COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS. NO OFFER TO REPLACE FAILING CONDENSER BY DEALER WHO TOLD ME ABOUT PROBLEM WITH OTHER CONDENSERS THEY KNEW ABOUT. CAN NOT FIND ANY CONTACT INFO ON SUZUKI MOTORS SITE TO COMPLAIN.
NHTSA ODI #10069849
40,000 miles · Jul 24, 2003
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. *AK *CB *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10024571
Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CALIPER FROZEN.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10008757
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES SYSTEM OVERHEATED, CAUSING VEHICLE LOCK UP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEEL FREE TO ADD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018562
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED DUE TO OVERHEATING. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
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 & remedy
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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