1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicle speed control problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer expresses discontent regarding recall from suzuki corporation *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall letter stating it was the second notice, but he never received the first notice. The consumer was told the repairs would need to be performed by trained mechanic which was 80 miles…”
filed Jun 7, 2010
“Consumer was driving up a steep hill and when approaching the top of the hill he gradually pressed on the brakes, as well as letting the gas go, for some reason instead of the vehicle stopping, it kept going with increased speeds. Consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop. When…”
filed Dec 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO…Campaign 03V512000 · Dec 5, 2003
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 12 | 41% |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 16 | 34% |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 9 | 24% |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 10 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.