9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,600
- Average Mileage:
- 76,200 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
steering problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Well let me tell you! I am beyond frustrated or furious! The steering in this vehicle IS dangerous! I don't care what Suzuki says or how they rate the severity of the steering problem! I haven't had this problem for long but during the time I have had it, I have hit and damaged our car port because I wasn't able to turn the wheels. This is my daily driver and my shoulders and between my shoulder blades are beginning to hurt very bad and the only thing I can attribute this to is having to use all of my strength to turn the wheel. When I take my Grand children somewhere, I have to use my daughters car because I am afraid of having an accident. I purchased this vehicle new and have always noticed a squeaking in the steering wheel. Sounded like rubber. I thought, it is new and just getting broke in. Not! After 100,000 miles is when the BIG problem has occurred. I ordered a power steering pump but after reading all the other complaints, (same as mine), I don't know whether to replace the pump or the Rack and pinion steering or a sensor or just drive it till I get killed! It WILL happen to someone and then Suzuki WILL have a lawsuit for neglecting to recall and fix this problem. Shame on them for taking advantage of their loyal customers! I am ashamed to say that I, a previous licensed salesperson for Suzuki, sold these cars! I assume that myself and everyone else who complains on this site never get results. Just a group rant that accomplishes nothing but social support. In conclusion, I will be calling Suzuki first thing Monday. They won't like me.
Update from May 29, 2016: I just read on this site that Suzuki filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy therefore discontinuing any sale of cars in the US due to the cost safety regulations. Well DUH! If you are going to sell a product to the public in America, it has to be up to our standards or go back where you came from.
- pamstacy, Big Stone Gap, VA, US