NHTSA — Engine Problems

1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,869 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara engine problems

engine problem

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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 162017

Grand Vitara

  • 96,738 miles

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

While driving, noticed air conditioning would be cool then hot for about 3-5 minutes and cool again then hot again and repeat. Turned off the ac when I noticed the engine temperature indicator getting hotter. Took the car to a mechanic. He performed pressure test on cooling system and found engine block cracked and leaking coolant, left side under exhaust manifold. Vehicle overheats and will cause me to be stranded. Could be similar to NHTSA id #10054717.

- Kekaha, HI, USA

problem #1

Jan 202017

Grand Vitara

  • 87,000 miles
When car was initially started, after few minutes of warm up time, heat was activated and no heat was dispersed. Began driving, despite no heat. Within 1 mile traveling less that 15 mph, the temparature gage increased to the highest level, still without heat in car. (picture 1) as speed increased, temperature gage rapidly fluctuated and esp warning lights illuminated on dash. (picture 2) pulled off highway immediately following warning lights, engine found to be smoking. Diagnosed with engine crack., crack sealed for temporary function, within days of seal, same symptoms as previously stated, but total system shut down following esp warning lights. Acceleration halted, power steering went out and brakes difficult to work. After sitting off, car unable to start.

- Arvada, CO, USA

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