Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Suzuki Grand Vitara repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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Suzuki Grand Vitara brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

46000 mi ESP (traction control) light remains on. Dealer says bad ESP Actuator Assembly, aka ABS Modulator (entire ABS pump assembly including electronics). ABS function not affected. Replacement part via Suzuki $2000+. Declined repair. 

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

turbocharged 129hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD w/low range

107570 mi

$300
Squeaking sound sometimes when braking. Sometimes small vibration when braking hard at high speed. Brake pads checked, OK. Brake disks and drums checked and cleaned of rust and hydraulics checked and cleaned. 

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual AWD w/low range

51460 mi

C $1500
supposed to be the main part of the ESP stability program. It doesn't work anymore, living with the problem, ESP light on forever. ABS Still works. I don't know if it was caused by the shop, but it happened the day after. They looked at it and they said it is not their fault. How can I prove something... 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

33000 mi Noted ESP trouble light came on during a routine short distance trip. Dealership stated that the code generated was "a bunch of meanless numbers" and they could not reset the trouble indicator. No time to diagnose wiring problem. 

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2002 Suzuki Vitara 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

92000 mi

US $1687
front brakes replaced, brake linings replaced, entire exhaust system replaced 

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