10 of the
63 complaints about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara are about the
braking system — 16% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
41,000 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE MAY HAVE RUN OVER SOMETHING. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THIS, AND SHE PROCEEDED. AFTERWARDS, THE BRAKES WERE HARD TO APPLY. AGAIN THE POPPING NOISE BECAME MORE PROMINENT AFTER APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND DISCOVERED NOTHING AT THAT TIME. THE POPPING NOISE CONTINUED ALONG WITH HARD BRAKING, AND THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT IN WHICH THEY STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED ALONG WITH THE STRUTS. THE ENTIRE HARDWARE INCLUDING THE SHOES AND THE DRUMS WERE DESTROYED. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DIAGNOSE WHY THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *AK (11/23/05) THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CABLES HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD SELF DESTRUCT.
NHTSA complaint #10140554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,119 milesWenonah, NJCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
AT SPEED OF 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, I WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD TO APPLY MY BRAKES QUICKLY, AND MUCH TO MY SHOCK, THE CAR WENT SIDEWAYS AND SLAMMED INTO A STEEL DIVIDER. THIS CAUSED BODY DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE TO THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE - FROM FRONT TO BACK AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY REPAIRS DONE AS OF YET.
NHTSA complaint #10130652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,000 milesMount Solon, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE PEDALS ARE TO CLOSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10108544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roselle, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RESPONSE TO A LETTER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED IN REGARDS TO SELLING HER 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL WHILE BRAKING, A SPEAKER WAS BLOWN, NONE OF THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS WORKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. WHEN THE CONSUMER PICKED THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALER NONE OF THE PROBLEMS HAD BEEN REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10066609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE ROTORS HAD COMPLETELY WARPED.
NHTSA complaint #10101553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesSchwenksville, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKES SQUEALED EXCESSIVELY AND COST A MINT TO HAVE REPLACED. (HAD TO HAVE TWO SETS BOUGHT TO GET THIS TO STOP AND ROTORS MACHINED WITHIN 1 YR OF PURCHASE) RIGHT SEAT BELT LOCKS EXCESSIVELY AND ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK IS TO UNDO THE CONNECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10062428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,000 milesSpring, TXCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH BRAKE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY AND THE WHEEL FELL OFF. AS RESUL, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. CONSUMER HAD PICTURES AND POLICE REPORT. *AK.
NHTSA complaint #10049964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnstown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THIS IS THE WORST SUV I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. IT WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD IT SIMPLY WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT. THE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED PULL YOU TO THE CENTER OF THE ROAD. DT
NHTSA complaint #770551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frederiksted, VI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE JULY 6, 2002, BRAKES SQUEAKED EXCESSIVELY/CONSTANTLY LOUD EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS TWICE AND SHAVING THEM. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED WITH PREMATURE FIX AND PROBLEM THEN REOCCURRED. *MR REMOTE DID NOT LOCK/UNLOCK VEHICLE. CONTROL MODULE REPLACED. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR RATTLED WHILE DRIVING. TIRE DID NOT HOLD PRESSURE. THERE WAS VEHICLE PULL. TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED OUT OK. CONSUMER REQUESTED REPLACEMENT VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #8020674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacremental, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
WHEN BRAKING THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES. ONE MONTH LATER, GRINDING STARTED AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8017350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.