I was parked in parking lot of usps ready to leave. I had gotten there about 20 mins before. Car gave me no indication of any malfunction on way there. I turned car on and shifted to reverse;let go of emergency break when car jolted in reverse across to other side of parking . It jumped the cement molding on floor banged against iron railing knocking it down. As soon as I felt the jolt I pulled back on the emergency break and nothing happened. Luckily no one was hurt. I saw that there was a recall on this vehicle but I am not the original owner. Do I have any rights on this matter?
The worst 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration3
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Acceleration3
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
- Risk
- The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on november 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact suzuki del caribe at 787‑622‑0600.
Recall number 05V452000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle 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.
- Risk
- If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. In the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. Owner notification began on january 5, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 03V512000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts...
- This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile...
- Service manual update
- Exhaust noise CAN be heard from under the vehicle
- Airbag light on and clock/temp display flashes
- ECM reprogramming for poor cold start
- Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure
- Service manual update, a/c wiring diagram correction grand vitara SQ625W/XL-7 JA627 sc
- Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure
- Service manual update on the front brake caliper service procedure
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 20-21 | 18 |
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 20-21 | 17-18 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
What 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle would randomly performing in very odd manners such as stalling while driving down the highway, electrical systems (lights, stereo, etc) turning off and on randomly, reducing speed ignoring accelerator position as well as many others. Several visits to different mechanics found no issues with the vehicle. While sitting on the side of the road at one point waiting for a tow truck I noticed that the passenger floor was soaking wet and we had not had rain for many days. After doing my own investigating I found that the drain pan for the A/C condenser is located inside the car behind the stereo just to the left of the glove box. The drain pan has a hose that routes through the firewall and drains onto the ground from under the hood. This drain hose became clogged and as a result all of the water from the A/C condensation was overflowing and draining directly onto the ecu and then onto the passenger floor. This water was causing the ecu to misbehave which was creating a dangerous situation but by time the vehicle was taken to a mechanic the water had dried and the car was behaving properly. Once the drain hose was cleared there were no further problems. After checking on some suzuki forums I found a couple others that had the same situation arise. It's a fix that takes less than a half hour and requires no parts but not one that mechanics know about and creates a dangerous situation with the computer acting unpredictably and frequently causing the car to stall in the middle of the roadway.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki grand vitara. The contact noticed that his vehicle was missing a lug nut on the right rear tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected where it was determined that the lug nut sheered off of bolt and the vehicle was repaired at no cost. One year later the contact noticed that the left rear tire lug nut sheered off of the tire; however, a local mechanic stated that the lug nut had not sheered off of the bolt and billed the contact $60.00 to repair the tire . The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 29,594.
2004 suzuki grand vitara with replacement of multiple safety concerns. Consumer states that a seal on the transmission has been replaced 3 times, the shift cables and numerous seals. She stated they finally had to put in a brand new transmission. *kb after the transmission was replaced, the consumer began hearing a roar from the transmission after reaching 50 MPH. The dealer replaced another shift cable. A couple of weeks later, the check engine light illuminated,the AC compressor would come on every few seconds and the vehicle just stopped on the highway. There was a horrible whistling sound coming from the windshield. The consumer stated the vehicle has been in the shop 12-15 times for the same problem.
My 2004 suzuki grand vitara has a problem with the accelerator getting stuck down. It has happened twice this year (07). I was lucky both times as it happened before I had gotten onto the highway. And no one was hurt either time.I looked up suzuki recalls online and found a recall for my make and model. However, when I called suzuki and a local suzuki dealer, I was told my VIN was not on their recall lists. This is a very dangerous problem and should be addressed by the manufacturer. I wonder how many people may have died since 2004 from accidents caused by their accelerator sticking? How many deaths or permanent injuries will it take to convince suzuki that this problem is far more widespread than they thought???
Dt: consumer noticed a problem with brakes at about 6,000 miles. The emergency brake light came on. Dealer would not fix them under warranty. Dealer said that brakes went from ten millimeters to four millimeters. Accused consumer of riding brakes. Consumer said she didn't ride the brakes. She got vehicle with 325 miles on it, and vehicle did not seem to accelerate at the rate it should. Consumer believed brakes were somehow engaged and hold it back. C vehicle was involved in an accident on dec. 6, 2004. This hurt the warranty. Broome cadilac in missouri stated that the accident had nothing to do with the brake problem.
Vehicle lost power completely uncontrollable while driving, frontal collision no air bag deployed. *bf the vehicle had come in contact with a tree. This was a recurrent problem.
While pulling into the driveway driver depressed the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the residence. In january 2004 vehicle was repaired under a recall for the throttle cable. *ak
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Questions about the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Is the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, fewer than a typical Grand Vitara model year.
What is the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara year score?
The 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Acceleration and speed control, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V512000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Suzuki Grand Vitara have the most acceleration problems?
The Suzuki Grand Vitara model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2002 (16 complaints), 2003 (12 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara range from 17 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 20-21 highway.
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