NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,985 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 022004

Grand Vitara

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was driving up a steep hill and when approaching the top of the hill he gradually pressed on the brakes, as well as letting the gas go, for some reason instead of the vehicle stopping, it kept going with increased speeds. Consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop. When attempting to restart the vehicle it jumped and accelerated without pressing the gas. There were no injuries.

- Brooks, KY, USA

problem #3

Jan 112004

Grand Vitara 6-cyl

  • 71,761 miles
While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to a high rate, causing it to roll over. Dealership notified, but did not resolve the problem. When vehicle hit snow, airbags failed to deploy. Also, when incident occurred, consumer was driving home from having recall repair made on accelerator cable.

- Champion, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 212003

Grand Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,178 miles
I have 1999 Suzuki Grand vitara. I had a problem with the accelerator sticking to the floor about a year and a half ago. It was still under warranty when it was repaired. The dealer said it was a broken linkage. Now the problem is when I accelerate at low speed it makes a weird grunting gurgling sound. I planning on having it checked out when I have my 3000 mile oil change in September.

- Newburyport, MA, USA

problem #1

Apr 012003

Grand Vitara 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
The accelerator pedal had gone to the floor without being applied. The manufacturer was contacted and stated they had no recalls. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where he suggested changing the accelerator pedal.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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