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US recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
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 and remedy
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.
Vehicle speed control: cables
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2003-12-08 · campaign 2003-320
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the 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. If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealer will replace the accelerator cable assembly.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Grand Vitara 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara 4WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 2.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 4WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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