Suzuki Grand Vitara fire or smoke problems

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Airbags, Lights · 50,000 miles · AL

I see that you have recalls on some vehicles for the daytime headlights over heating. It is also happening on the 07 suzuki grand vitara. I have to replace my headlights at least once a year from the over heating issue and it also has a rubber burning smell. If my vehicle is recalled how do I go about getting it fixed if I havent even got called for even the past recalls on my vehicle like the airbag reccall... Please inform me on how to do so.

Filed May 14, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 69,944 miles · SC · fire

We have had severe headlight issues with this 2006 suzuki grand vitara since we purchased it. The wiring harness for the headlights continue to melt even after being replaced 3 times! The dealership or suzuki motors have been of any help and offer zero assistance with the problem. A quick search online of grand vitara headlight issues will get thousands of results. I am confident that suzuki is well aware of this issue, but simply refuses to issue a recall notice because it will cost them many millions of dollars in repairs. My headlight caught fire driving down the interstate and I could have been killed due to their faulty equipment. This is a problem that a gov't agency needs to make suzuki fix. This could cause accidents and could be fatal if headlights are bursting in to flames. I suggest anyone who has headlight harness sockets that are melting...not drive the vehicle! It can and will catch on fire!!!

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Engine · 1,500 miles · NY · fire

Forty-nine days after purchasing the car it burst into flames from under the hood only moments after my wife had exited the car in her parking lot at a school. The car became a total loss as the fire reached the driver's compartment. Two nearby cars belonging to workmates were also damaged with melted tail lights and blistered paint. No after market equipment had been installed and no service had yet been performed on the car.

Filed Nov 23, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · FL

Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. Number of other problems with this vehicle. *bf the consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. The consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. The vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. The consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. The fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. The tail light bulb went out. The consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. The temprature gauge went from cold to hot instantly. The vehicle needs new struts.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Electrical · IA · fire

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 - the federal safety agency 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)

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Body · 49,000 miles · NC · fire

While driving 65 MPH and pushing in the cigarette lighter lighter popped out and landed into some tissue, which caught on fire. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle over and extinguish the fire. Dealer was notified.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Engine · 5,000 miles · IN

Rear main seal on engine begins to leak, dripping oil onto chassis crossmembers and exhaust pipes, leaving an oil burning smell. Research has shown most owners encounter this problem with the 1999 grand vitara, and that suzuki has redesigned the rear main seal appropriately, in effect admitting that the original seal is defective.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Electrical · WA · fire

Consumer stated the vehicle battery caught fire which caused the engine to catch on fire as well.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Engine · ID · fire

2.5l v 6 has two exhaust coming off of it, one on the left and one on the right. Under the vehicle where they joined the two together they only used flex hose,and it burned out and caught fire, after only 30,000 miles. The piece in question also houses a o2 sensor witch has screwed up emmissions and computer. The piece is also more than 400.00 dollars.

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Engine · NY · fire

Vehicle caught fire 5 mintues after consumer parked it, vehicle burned to the ground, dealer stated it was not there problem and suzuki stated that the consumer needed to file this with his insurance, possible engine failure.