2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara steering problems

Filed Oct 7, 2017 · Body, Driver assistance · 108,000 miles · NY

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Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · OH

The vehicle was shipped to a suzuki dealer in puerto rico and then shipped back to the USA. Once shipped to puerto rico, suzuki provides a specific VIN as vehicles exported out of the USA. The vehicle was shipped back to USA in 2009 and ever since I have received three safety recall notifications to have done by local suzuki dealer. We contacted the local suzuki dealers several times and the VIN does not appear in their system at all. I been told they will not service my vehicle being that it was ship from puerto rico and the only place they would fix the recall would be there. I have contacted corporate suzuki multiple times and been told they can't do much to try to negotiate with the dealer again which has refused to do the service. I have been many hours explaining my situation to different individuals from dealer and suzuki and never come to a solution after several months. I'm told that vehicles shipped to puerto rico (us territory) and back to us are not covered under these safety recalls despite I am receiving the notification to my ohio address. Its been several months we been trying to solve this issue and always get the run around. One of the recall is related to air bags and differential train locking due to faulty seal. The vehicle was being driven by my daughter for school and we've now have restricted her from driving the vehicle concerned for these issues. We would appreciate any support or assistance you may provide to solving this issue.

Filed Jul 25, 2015 · Steering · NY

There have been many recalls on this vehicle dating back to 07. In 2010 recall for steering/ tension adjuster pulley, I was never notified of this serious recall, the air bags in 2014 I heard about the air bags but never was notified as to who had the parts to replace it. Are they waiting for a casualty? I still have payments on this car and it is not worth junk price!

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Steering · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara xl-7. The contact stated that three years after having the vehicle serviced under the federal safety agency campaign I.d. 10v250000 (steering), the steering pulley became fractured. The vehicle became very difficult to steer while driving. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the pulley replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the steering pulley and the manufacturer advised him to call a dealer. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Steering · 103,400 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the steering wheel became lose and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 103,400 and the current mileage was 103,493.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 90,000 miles · WA

Brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor before engaging and at times there is a grinding noise from the front of the vehicle. When I took it to get the brakes checked, the pads were fine, but one of the calipers was misaligned. When I took the suzuki grand vitara in to get the recalled power steering tensioner pulley replaced, and for servicing, they loaned me a vehicle. I almost went though the windshield with the functional brakes of the loaner, actually any brakes on any other vehicle I drive. It almost feels as if the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor. I have had to use my automatic transmission gears to slow the vehicle down. Brake shoes, pads whatever they are called are fine. The dealership doesn't think that safety is a concern. Also, I might add that the replaced power steering tensioner pulley now creates a severe knocking noise in the engine (that did not exist prior to the replacement). I have returned to the dealer 4 times to repair ... Apparently, suzuki has also issued another technical bulletin to decrease the knocking, but it is still there!

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Steering · 70,000 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v250000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: pump) and contacted the dealer to have the tension pulley replaced. The dealer advised that the part was not readily available and could not provide an estimated time of delivery. The contact stated that the vehicle later became inoperable as a result of the defective part. The current and failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2010 · Airbags, Body · 59,000 miles · PR

Low beam headlights frequently burn out airbag seat sensor twice changed, now it is out of warranty. Check engine light turns on frequently. Ac blows hot air suddenly. Power steering plastic tensioner may break out. Rear wheel cover impact wiil dent backdoor.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Steering · 4,280 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact received a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v250000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:pump). An authorized dealer was notified and the technician stated that the recalled part was available. An appointment was scheduled for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer which was located approximately 28 miles from his residence. The dealer inspected the vehicle and did not repair it since the part was not in stock. The contact had concerns about the part not being available as well as the uncertainty as to when it would be available. He expressed his concern about the potential safety hazard. There were no failures at this time. Updated 8/25/10 *cn updated 08/27/10 updated 08/30/10

Filed May 25, 2010 · Steering · 25,768 miles · PA

Power steering fails due to loss of tension on belts because plastic or nylon tension bar brakes or falls off. Apparently happens all the time on the suzuki grand vitara. Could cause serious injury or death at super highway speeds.