Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009

Model Grand Vitara made in 2009 by Suzuki got 15 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4, 3.2.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.4 4Manual, 5 gearsR19/26/2224.1/35.8/28.2554Regular2798S.U.V. - 2WD1-Sep-08
2.4 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR19/25/2124.1/34.3/27.8233Regular2927S.U.V. - 2WD1-Sep-08
3.2 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gearsR18/24/2022/33.8/26.1004Regular3075S.U.V. - 2WD1-Sep-08
2.4 4Manual, 5 gears419/25/2123.3/34.3/27.2296Regular2927S.U.V. - 4WD1-Sep-08
2.4 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears419/23/2023.4/32.3/26.7121Regular3075S.U.V. - 4WD1-Sep-08
3.2 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gears417/23/1920.9/32.3/24.8462Regular3235S.U.V. - 4WD1-Sep-08

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
11V055000AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. V (Vehicle)3229102/16/2011MFRAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.01/27/201102/02/2011
Defect SummarySuzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to october 17, 2010; model year 2010 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles; and 2011 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles produced prior to october 14, 2010. the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, has an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. if the spring breaks, the drive belt will not be adjusted properly and can slip, causing a squeaking noise. or the drive belt could come off causing the driver to increase to steer the vehicle. this can also cause the coolant temperature indication to rise, which can lead to the engine overheating, or can cause the charging light to come on, which can lead to battery discharge and engine stall.
Consequence SummaryIf the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 16, 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.
NotesSuzuki safety recall no. sm.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
ASMC-00947201/01/201310049899Suzuki: the airbag warning light illuminates, and dtc b1318 is stored. this typically can result from a change in load on the passenger seat. *js01/22/2013
SC-60R-105/13/201210044319Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe06/12/2012
TSB-TS06-0521206/12/201210044320Suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may develop. *pe06/12/2012
TSB-05-0114006/11/201010032904Suzuki: counter measure procedure for dtc b1318. the airbag warning light illuminates, and dtc b1318 is stored. this typically can result from a change in load on the passenger seat, such as a passenger shifting their weight on and off t06/11/2010
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
TSB-TS06-0521206/12/201210044320Suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may develop. *pe06/12/2012
ABE-ZA-12041804/18/201210044041Suzuki: warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js05/08/2012
ABE-ZA-12041807/25/2012SCE-ZA10044041Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe05/08/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-05-0114006/11/201010032904Suzuki: counter measure procedure for dtc b1318. the airbag warning light illuminates, and dtc b1318 is stored. this typically can result from a change in load on the passenger seat, such as a passenger shifting their weight on and off t06/11/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
TSB-05-0114006/11/201010032904Suzuki: counter measure procedure for dtc b1318. the airbag warning light illuminates, and dtc b1318 is stored. this typically can result from a change in load on the passenger seat, such as a passenger shifting their weight on and off t06/11/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TS-34-0426201/01/201210044035Suzuki: service manual update: tensioner and idler pulley removal and installation. *js05/08/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
12/02/200980001
 We own a 2009 suzuki grand vitara. the passenger air bag light keeps coming on. we have taken to dealers 5 times in 4 months. we are told we need to watch how we sit in the seat, and do not recline the seat, there is nothing they can do since no codes show up on the computer. they state the airbag will not work with the light on but can not fix it. it is intermittent sometimes stays on. has stayed on at the dealers. *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/05/201025000
 Air bag liight came on would not go off took car to electrical shop found out the electrical connector under front passenger seat was defective ordered new one from suzuki that solved the problem vehicle 09 grand vatari
EQUIPMENT
07/16/201140000
 2009 suzuki vitara air conditioner compressor has failed upon 2 year ownership. it is not covered under the warranty per suzuki dealership. while driving at normal speed, a poping sound occurs and the air begins to blow hot air. the events leading up to this was the headbeam/lights including low lights burn out withen 3 months of ownership. then pulley system fails. then the compressor. this all takes withen 2 years. to repair the compressor, there are no old parts and it is only stocked with the suzuki dealership. you are forced to pay their price for replacing unit, even though the air conditioner and filtering unit is covered under the 7 year/or 100000 mile warranty. the dealership told us that is was covered then 6 hours later they said it wasn't and refused to pay for the compressor telling me that they were not going to let me win the lottery. our suzuki has 40,000 miles currently. a two year old car should not have this many problems.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
05/18/201115000
 2009 grand vatari suzuki discovered what appears to be defect in right rear axle.the right rear tire went bald after 15k miles complained to yokohama about tires. purchased new set of different yokohama's. when vehicle reached 45k miles second set went bald. at that point i noticed a roar and vibration coming from right rear purchased a third set of tires and rotated every 3k miles. the roar got worse. had car lifted both wheels off ground placed car in drive pressed excelerater ran odometer up to 50 miles per hour while listening and watching rear end i hear clicking and saw a vibration on right rear. all of this was visible to eye and ear. took vehicle to suzuki dealer described problem and history to service writer. the car was taken back in shop . the mechanic said the problem was the bearing in the right rear axle it would have to be replaced. this problem had to exist when the car was purchased because the symptoms have been the same since the first 15k miles. suzuki is replacing the bearing under the warranty.
SERVICE BRAKES
04/15/201212400
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light and the esp off warning light were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer and inspected. the dealer stated that the anti-lock braking system was found defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 12,400 and the current mileage was 12,900.
04/15/201212400
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light and the esp off warning light were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer and inspected. the dealer stated that the anti-lock braking system was found defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 12,400 and the current mileage was 12,900. sm.
04/15/201212400
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light and the esp off warning light were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer, and inspected and the anti lock braking system was found defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 12,900. the failure mileage was 12,400. yn

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