Owners have filed 37 complaints
about the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara with NHTSA between 2003 and 2018.
The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 13 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 28
Against the median year of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 42
8.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 68
40% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2003 compares with every other Suzuki Grand Vitara
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Cables
945.0%
Ignition
315.0%
Accelerator Pedal
210.0%
Windshield
210.0%
Sidewall
15.0%
Rear/Other
15.0%
Tread/Belt
15.0%
Engine
15.0%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
16.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
426.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
16.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
16.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
320.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
213.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
16.7%
150,000+ miles
213.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2003peak 5Nov 2018
Recalls on the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200431320,322 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees Celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection. Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: For 1999-2000 model year vehicles, dealers will (1) replace the fuel pressure regulator & vacuum hose and change the system routing to accommodate use of a higher surge tank attachment location that will prevent water from being sucked into the fuel pressure regulator, and (2) replace the fuel delivery hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. For 2001 and later model year vehicles, dealers will only replace the fuel pressure regulator & vacuum hose and change the system routing as described above. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2001032.
Recall 200332020,676 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed. If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealer will replace the accelerator cable assembly.
Recall 2003155867 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between paint applied during the second-stage painting process and paint applied during final-stage painting. If the windshield is not properly secured to the vehicle body, it may separate from the vehicle during a collision resulting in ejection of unbelted occupants and severe injury or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 15,100 milesBirmingham, ALCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
DT: CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 6-19-05. SOMEONE HIT HER. THE CAR TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AND LANDED ON ITS TOP. THE PERSON WHO HIT HER WAS GOING APPROX. 70 MPH WHEN SHE CAME ACROSS THE LANE OF TRAFFIC AND HIT HER. SHE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE FEELS THAT BECAUSE THE CAR FLIPPED OVER, THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. SHE HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OR THE DEALER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
NHTSA complaint #10127888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8/14/03 - 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, [XXX], PURCHASED AT SUZUKI OF DES MOINES, PO BOX 13377, DES MOINES IA 50310, 515-270-5800. 1/13/04 - RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP. 1/17/04 - HAD CAR REPAIRED. 9/9/04 - HEADLIGHTS ON AT END OF DAY WHEN LEAVING WORK AND BATTERY DEAD. JUMP-STARTED CAR AND TOOK TO DEALER; NOTICE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. 9/21/04 - CAR FINALLY FIXED. INVOICE STATES: DRL LIGHTS STAY ON PULLED INSIDE AND FOUND LIGHT DO NOT TURN OFF BUT MARKER LIGHTS NOT ON ALSO NOTICED BCM FLASHING CLOCK HOOKED UP TECH 2 AND FOUND CODE P1121 LOOKED UP CODE IN BOOK AND RUN TEST HAD TO REMOVE BCM FROM DASH TO INSPECT ECT WIRING RUN TEST AND BCM APPEARS TO BE OK BUT FOUND WIRE NOT GIVING PROPER READING DISCONNECT RELAY AND LIGHT STILL ON DISCONNECT HIGH BEAM RELAY AND LIGHTS GO OFF CHECKED AND FOUND HIGH/LOW SWITCH BURNT ORDERED PARTS REMOVED SWITCH TO REPLACE AND FOUND WIRE CONNECTOR IS BURNT EXTREMELY BAD HAD TO ORDER WIRE LOOM TO MAKE REPAIR USED CONNECTOR FROM NEW LOOM TO REPAIR SEPARATED MOST PINS HAD TO SOLDER IN 4 WIRES AND SECURE RE ASSEMBLED AND TEST WORKING FINE NOW." 10/4/04 - RECEIVED RECALL LETTER: "MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. 10/8/04 - HAD CAR FIXED. INVOICE STATES: SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TO FIX TIMING COVER WHICH IS LEAKING. 10/9/04 - NHTSA OFFICE WEB SITE HAS RECALL I HAVENT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT AND NEED TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T INVOLVE MY VEHICLE: WINDSHIELD. *NM UPDATED 07/27/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #10095586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 186,789 milesAvon Park, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOMETIMES IT WANT START AT ALL
NHTSA complaint #11151386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 186,789 milesAvon Park, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SOMETIMES IT WANT START AT ALL
NHTSA complaint #11151386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesKensington, CA
POWER TRAIN
THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO AN EXISTING RECALL ON MY 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING TWO DAYS AGO, THE THROTTLE CABLE BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING. I WAS ULTIMATELY ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND TURN IT OFF. AFTERWARD, I DISCOVERED AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING. HOWEVER, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM THE SUZUKI DEALER IN 2004. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JANUARY 9, 2004, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN DECEMBER 2003. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS ILLEGAL FOR SUZUKI TO HAVE SOLD THE VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN RECALL. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. SUZUKI'S NEGLIGENCE PUT ME IN GREAT DANGER AND RESULTED IN TOWING AND OTHER COSTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE RECALL WAS PROPERLY HANDLED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED SUZUKI MOTORS OF AMERICA TO DESCRIBE THIS PROBLEM, BUT THERE ONLY OFFER IT TO FIX THE RECALL ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR ERROR IN SELLING THE VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN RECALL, NOR ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADDITIONAL COSTS I'VE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THEIR NEGLIGENCE.
NHTSA complaint #10410869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesKensington, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO AN EXISTING RECALL ON MY 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING TWO DAYS AGO, THE THROTTLE CABLE BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING. I WAS ULTIMATELY ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND TURN IT OFF. AFTERWARD, I DISCOVERED AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING. HOWEVER, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM THE SUZUKI DEALER IN 2004. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JANUARY 9, 2004, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN DECEMBER 2003. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS ILLEGAL FOR SUZUKI TO HAVE SOLD THE VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN RECALL. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. SUZUKI'S NEGLIGENCE PUT ME IN GREAT DANGER AND RESULTED IN TOWING AND OTHER COSTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE RECALL WAS PROPERLY HANDLED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED SUZUKI MOTORS OF AMERICA TO DESCRIBE THIS PROBLEM, BUT THERE ONLY OFFER IT TO FIX THE RECALL ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR ERROR IN SELLING THE VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN RECALL, NOR ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADDITIONAL COSTS I'VE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THEIR NEGLIGENCE.
NHTSA complaint #10410869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesSeneca Falls, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
MY GAS COVER FELL OFF MY CAR DO TO THE LATCH HOLDING IT ON.
NHTSA complaint #10358473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. HE DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS GROUNDING OUT AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE CURRENT RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH HE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE FAILURES NOTED IN THE RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10235550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesDeltona, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FUEL LOSS IN THE IGNITION SOURCE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL WAS NOT ENTERING THE IGNITION, CAUSING A NO-START CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE VEHICLE HAD IT REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL FOR THIS SAME FAILURE; THEREFORE, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED IF THE FAILURE IS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT HER HOME AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,000.
NHTSA complaint #10235107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,400 milesWoodville, WI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING UNDER ANY CONDITIONS OR SPEED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE. AFTERWARDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, IT US UNABLE TO BE PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION UNTIL THE FUSE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. IT WAS DETERMINED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS THE PROBLEM HOWEVER IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT REPAIRS WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10157877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,100 milesBirmingham, ALCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
DT: CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 6-19-05. SOMEONE HIT HER. THE CAR TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AND LANDED ON ITS TOP. THE PERSON WHO HIT HER WAS GOING APPROX. 70 MPH WHEN SHE CAME ACROSS THE LANE OF TRAFFIC AND HIT HER. SHE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE FEELS THAT BECAUSE THE CAR FLIPPED OVER, THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. SHE HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OR THE DEALER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
NHTSA complaint #10127888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesGreeneville, TN
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE USAGE, THE REAR RIGHT SEAT BELT SHREDDED IN HALF. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND OWNER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10114904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spokane, WA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
CONTINUALLY UPON STARTING VEHICLE, GO INSIDE AND CAME BACK OUT IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CONSUMER HAD TO FILE FOR BANKRUPCY AND VOLUNTARY REPO BECAUSE HE COULD NOT AFFORD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FROM STATE TO STATE TO BE SERVICED. CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V427000
NHTSA complaint #10103163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THREE RECALL NOTICE FOR HER 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7. EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, SHE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, THEY WERE WAITING ON THE PARTS. *TC
NHTSA complaint #10101062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THREE RECALL NOTICE FOR HER 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7. EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, SHE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, THEY WERE WAITING ON THE PARTS. *TC
NHTSA complaint #10101062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THREE RECALL NOTICE FOR HER 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7. EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, SHE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, THEY WERE WAITING ON THE PARTS. *TC
NHTSA complaint #10101062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8/14/03 - 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, [XXX], PURCHASED AT SUZUKI OF DES MOINES, PO BOX 13377, DES MOINES IA 50310, 515-270-5800. 1/13/04 - RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP. 1/17/04 - HAD CAR REPAIRED. 9/9/04 - HEADLIGHTS ON AT END OF DAY WHEN LEAVING WORK AND BATTERY DEAD. JUMP-STARTED CAR AND TOOK TO DEALER; NOTICE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. 9/21/04 - CAR FINALLY FIXED. INVOICE STATES: DRL LIGHTS STAY ON PULLED INSIDE AND FOUND LIGHT DO NOT TURN OFF BUT MARKER LIGHTS NOT ON ALSO NOTICED BCM FLASHING CLOCK HOOKED UP TECH 2 AND FOUND CODE P1121 LOOKED UP CODE IN BOOK AND RUN TEST HAD TO REMOVE BCM FROM DASH TO INSPECT ECT WIRING RUN TEST AND BCM APPEARS TO BE OK BUT FOUND WIRE NOT GIVING PROPER READING DISCONNECT RELAY AND LIGHT STILL ON DISCONNECT HIGH BEAM RELAY AND LIGHTS GO OFF CHECKED AND FOUND HIGH/LOW SWITCH BURNT ORDERED PARTS REMOVED SWITCH TO REPLACE AND FOUND WIRE CONNECTOR IS BURNT EXTREMELY BAD HAD TO ORDER WIRE LOOM TO MAKE REPAIR USED CONNECTOR FROM NEW LOOM TO REPAIR SEPARATED MOST PINS HAD TO SOLDER IN 4 WIRES AND SECURE RE ASSEMBLED AND TEST WORKING FINE NOW." 10/4/04 - RECEIVED RECALL LETTER: "MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. 10/8/04 - HAD CAR FIXED. INVOICE STATES: SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TO FIX TIMING COVER WHICH IS LEAKING. 10/9/04 - NHTSA OFFICE WEB SITE HAS RECALL I HAVENT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT AND NEED TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T INVOLVE MY VEHICLE: WINDSHIELD. *NM UPDATED 07/27/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #10095586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Casper, WY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V223000 CONCERNING FMVSS 212 WINDSHIELD MOUNTING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SIX MONTHS AGO FOR RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10095024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Casper, WY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V512000 CONCERNING ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP. IT HAS BEEN TEN MONTHS AND THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10095025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottdale, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
REAR DOOR TRIM HAS PEELED BACK AND SNAPPED OFF. DEALER REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY, THREE MONTHS LATER IT IS SNAPPED OFF AGAIN. BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND BOTH SIDES HAVE BROKEN AGAIN. DEALER IS SLOW IN ORDERING AND RECEIVING REPLACEMENT PARTS, EVEN SLOWER SCHEDULING A TIME TO REPAIR. DEALER FELT THAT "TAPING IT DOWN WITH BLACK TAPE WAS SUFFICIENT UNTIL THE PARTS COME IN." IT HAS BEEN OVER SIX MONTHS SINCE THE PASSENGER REAR TRIM HAS BEEN ORDERED. MEANWHILE, I AM DRIVING AROUND IN A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WITH BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE HOLDING DOWN THE TRIM.
NHTSA complaint #10082436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottdale, PA
TIRES
ORIGINAL GOODYEAR TIRES NEEDED REPLACED WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON THEM. CALLED DEALER TO COMPLAIN AND THEY SAID IF WE GOT 15,000 MILES OUT OF THEM WE WERE DOING GOOD! FOR A VEHICLE THAT COSTS OVER $20,000 I CERTAINLY EXPECTED A BETTER QUALITY TIRE!
NHTSA complaint #10082439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
RECALL SEARCH REQUEST REGARDING 2003 GRAND VITARA.*MR THE CONSUMER REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2003 GRAND VITARA RECALL REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CABLES (03V512000).
NHTSA complaint #10081924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, DC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
E-MAIL FWD FM WEBMASTER REQUEST ALL RESEARCH MATERIALS RE 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V512000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CABLES, ES HAVE NO RECORD OF PREVIOUS. *MR
NHTSA complaint #10081893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, DC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
E-MAIL FM WEBMASTER REQUEST ALL RESEARCH MATERIALS RE 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, NHTSA CAMPAIGN 1D 03V512000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CABLES.*MR
NHTSA complaint #10080105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fajardo, PR, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM DEALER. HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO CHANGE PARTS TO NO AVAIL. I AM WORRIED FOR MY SAFETY AND THAT OF MY FAMILY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAKING FUNNY NOISES AND THE ACCELERATOR SEEMS FAST. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE SOON. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10075149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fajardo, PR, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM DEALER. HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO CHANGE PARTS TO NO AVAIL. I AM WORRIED FOR MY SAFETY AND THAT OF MY FAMILY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAKING FUNNY NOISES AND THE ACCELERATOR SEEMS FAST. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE SOON. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10075149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ceiba, PR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V512000 IN JANUARY 2004 REGARDING ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL WHICH COULD CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, AND INSUFFICIENT LONG TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER URGED CONSUMER TO CALL MANUFACTURER AND TELL HIM TO HURRY UP WITH PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #10071734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.