1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Equipment Problems

“After purchasing my used vehicle in april of 2003 the vehicle seemed to shift hard when taken out of park, or switching from forward to reverse and so on. Occasionally if felt like the gas pedal may be sticking a bit. The check engine light came on & the dealer had a mechanic look at it and replaced the oxygen sensor. But it didn't seem to help the shifting problem. On december 11, 2003 around 4:00 am, I was returning from down state on a two-lane highway, it was raining and around 34 degrees. The gas pedal stuck & the vehicle went out of control. …”

“When the car is hot, especially when at a stop sign/light; a smell forms similar to exhaust fumes is released through the air conditioner. I made the complaint to shortline when it went into service shop. They returned the car saying they did not smell anything?? I returned the car a few days later when the smell was prominent and they admitted that other complaints had been made! They said they need to replace some componants in the A/C and turn it down to stop it from freezing! It is not a powerful A/C. …”

“Air conditioning inoperable. Reported to dealer april 2001 and now replacement parts are yet available! It is believed the entire heating/cooling system does not work, as the defrosting was ineffectinve during the 200-2001 winter!.”

“Consumer states air condition is inoperative and has been waiting since the spring to receive the part, however consumer received a recall notification regarding the air condition and was informed that the part was not available.”

“The air condition was not functioning properly, consumer was informed that a replacement hose was needed and that the part would not be available until the end of june, and was not available any where in the united states.”