Electrical/exterior lighting: Just prior to 10/10/2009, I began noticing my lights were periodically flickering. On Oct. 10, 2009, I noticed what smelled like wires burning (electrical burning smell). The following evening I started my car and when I turned on the lights, they didn't come on, however my running lights did come on when I released my break (5 speed), I was also without the use of my hi-beams, however they work when I pull back on my turn signal/hi-beam handle. After doing a little investigation, I found that there was once a recall for this problem, however when I called Suzuki, I was of course told that my car was not part of that recall! how nice! the dealer informed me that it would cost not less then $150 to fix! I bought the car brand new in 2006, it is now just over 3 years old! I have never been notified of any recalls, just happened to hear about the door handle recall because I had another issue and had to contact a dealer (not the one I purchased the car from, either) as I have not had the best customer experience with them. My mechanic tried to inquire as to how to obtain the wiring detail for this car so that he could fix the problem, thus saving me a good deal of money...$150! I am a single parent and would hope that a car that is only 3 years old would not have the difficulties this car has had in such a short period of time. For the most part, I have enjoyed the car, but the fact that Suzuki is refusing to take responsibility for the faulty manufacturing of this car or at least the exterior lighting is so disheartening to me. This is certainly a road hazard not to mention the safety issue for myself, my children and any passenger I may have.

- Strongsville, OH, USA