2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST TURNED OVER WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS STEERED INTO THE BUSHES TO AVOID A CRASH AND WAS THEN SHUTDOWN WITH THE KEYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,400. UPDATED 04/02/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS ARRESTED BECAUSE OF THIS EVENT. UPDATED 04/18/2013 *JS
Other 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Problem Areas
Air Bags
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint