Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 06/14/2010 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 suzuki grand vatara. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle she would hear a loud squeeking noise. also that when she makes turns at low speeds the noise gets louder. the vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| 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 left front against the guardrail. the steering knuckle had fractured. the factory replacement part has been significantly redesigned, and has been reinforced at the exact spot that snapped. is there a history of problems with this part?*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 5 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| 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 activate. air conditioner - the fresh air/recirculation lever does not stay on recirculate, it moves by itself back to fresh air. front axle - the 4wd always pops back into 2wd all by itself. the axle leaks constanly. it's been replaced twice within 10000 miles. | |||