Major Problems with 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 15100 miles

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara IGNITION

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara STRUCTURE Mileage: 6000 miles

Browse 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara complaints by category

Problems with CABLES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and IGNITION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Suzuki Grand Vitara owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL recall 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap failure. consumer arrived at the scheduled appointment for recall repairs but dealer did	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving the driver was able to air coming inside of the vehicle when the all windows were closed. also...	5 ~ 62238 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when warming out car sometimes surges and cuts out causing car to not be steered or to stop. it also	3 ~ 1107 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the consumer received three recall notice for her 2003 grand vitara xl-7. everytime the consumer called to make an appointment	2 ~ 32000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer received nhtsa recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall which could crack...	2
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY received a safety recall notice from dealer. have been trying for several months to schedule an appointment to change parts...	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM sometimes it want start at all...	1 ~ 186789 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this complaint is related to an existing recall on my 2003 suzuki grand vitara. while driving two days ago the...	1 ~ 98000 miles
POWER TRAIN this complaint is related to an existing recall on my 2003 suzuki grand vitara. while driving two days ago the...	1 ~ 98000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my gas cover fell off my car do to the latch holding it on. *tr...	1 ~ 100000 miles
AIR BAGS dt: consumer stated she was in an accident on 6-19-05. someone hit her. the car turned upside down and landed...	1 ~ 15100 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS because of excessive usage the rear right seat belt shredded in half. owner contacted the dealer who informed the owner	1 ~ 50000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE continually upon starting vehicle go inside and came back out it would not restart. the consumer had to file for...	1
TIRES original goodyear tires needed replaced with less than 15 000 miles on them. called dealer to complain and they said...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY rear door trim has peeled back and snapped off. dealer replaced it under warranty three months later it is snapped...	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2003 suzuki vitara. when parked in the garage or deep shadow the night-time lights come on and do not change...	1 ~ 18 miles
STRUCTURE while driving the driver was able to air coming inside of the vehicle when the all windows were closed. also...	1 ~ 6000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when warming out car sometimes surges and cuts out causing car to not be steered or to stop. it also	1 ~ 3322 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer heard a noise. consumer pulled over and noticed the passenger rear tire sidewall shredded. *ak...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES consumer heard a noise. consumer pulled over and noticed the passenger rear tire sidewall shredded. *ak...	1

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