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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the air bags (33% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Grand Vitara model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Air bags
19 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Passenger air bag sensor in seat is defective. The air bag off light comes on when someone is sitting in the seat, took the car to Suzuki dealer and they tell me it is not covered under warranty and will be $2500 to replace the whole passengers seat at my expense of course.. This is dangerous as the air bag will not…
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v405000 (air bags) however, the recall had surpassed a reasonable timeframe for repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The…
Lights
16 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The low beam headlights in our Suzuki Grand Vitara went out completely. I have had problems before with a single bulb burning out which I replaced. They are burning out much more rapidly now and becoming a constant problem of having to replace the low beam headlights. Now, both low beam headlights stopped working the…
The head lights keep blowing out, especially the left front. I find myself changing this bulb every 3-5 months. Now the high beams do not turn on from the forward position at the steering wheel, they will work when the arm is pulled back with the high beam light indicating they are working, not the same in the forward…
Electrical
12 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator, instrument cluster/panel.
The bulbs in my headlamps constantly need replacing. I have replaced them on average twice a year since I purchased the vehicle, which has increased in frequency the last two years to 5 month intervals. I have a standing relationship with my electrician/mechanic, who almost knows me on a first name basis. He never…
I received a recall notice regarding the air bags malfunction in the early part of 2014. In fact my air bag light stays on and will not turn off. I took my car to the recommended dealer, and waited 3 hours, while the dealer (big red) tried to sell me another car for all that time, only to be told 3 hours later that…
Wheels and tires
10 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that she had to replace the sway bushings on her front and rear tires. All four tires on her vehicle became worn at 20,000 miles and the repair technicians were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The air pressure indicator continues to…
Just placed new tires on my car as the rear rt., was wearing badly on the outside. 23000 miles on 2007. Suzuki mckinney, stated they were aware that this happens, and they no longer had equipment to do alignments. Had another shop align, and they could not get the car within recommended specs. Spoke to Suzuki, and…
Transmission
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline, automatic transmission.
Two more problems with my vehicle, gear shift sticking and unable to shift without jamming it into the correct gear. Two, the air conditioning has a foul odor when you turn the vehicle on all the time. I have taken my vehicle in for both problems. The gear shift first off will pop out of place if hit even in park or…
I received a recall notice regarding the air bags malfunction in the early part of 2014. In fact my air bag light stays on and will not turn off. I took my car to the recommended dealer, and waited 3 hours, while the dealer (big red) tried to sell me another car for all that time, only to be told 3 hours later that…
Seat belts
5 complaints · 9%Started car and air bag light first blinked like it was suppose to and went off. Went to put car in gear and notice the light was on again and this time it did not go out. Then a few minutes later I notice the passenger side seat belt light was on also and no one was present in that seat. On research on the internet I…
The air bag sensor in my Suzuki Grand Vitara 2007 does not register when an adult sits in the seat. The passenger airbag turns itself off. Having takin the car to the dealer and was informed in order to fix I would have pay over 2,000 dollars to have the passenger seat replaced. Now a few months later, the passenger…
Suspension
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: rear.
Excessive rear tire wear at 15,000 miles, has 19,000 miles on it now and the rear right tire is bald. Called southwest Suzuki and spoke to mr. Doyle. Claims its my fault for not rotating tires. Front tires are ok. This is a bogus copout. There is a problem with the car or alignment causing the tire wear because this…
I have yokohama on my Grand Vitara that roars while driving ,had them checked found out, it was not only the tires but the struts and shocks, nobody wants to pay for repairs truck is 2007 Grand Vitara with less than 36,000 miles ,I'm getting the run around, they are passing the blame!
Speed control
3 complaints · 5%Tl contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. As the vehicle was being started the engine revved as if it is getting ready to take off. After shifting the vehicle in gear, it failed to move forward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer at least three times for the same failure; however, they were unable to duplicate it.…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Suzuki grandvitara. The contact stated that while entering a car wash slowly with his foot on the brake, the vehicle proceeded to accelerate forward on its own. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer but they did advise him to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted but…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by april 10, 2020. Owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Full defect summary
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kizashi and 2006-2013 grand vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Air bags
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the ocs sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in october 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on may 23, 2014. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is vd.
Full defect summary
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 grand vitara and 2007-2011 sx4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the ocs sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Transmission: column shift
Risk: This can give rise to increased incidents of crashes resulting from the rollaway of parked vehicles as a result of inadvertently moving the shift lever from the "park" position when the parking brake is not fully engaged.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shift lock module free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection. ' the automatic transmission selector lever "park" lock function may be inoperative due to a sticking shift lock arm. The shift lever may be able to be shifted out of "park" with the key removed and without depressing the brake pedal.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Occupant classification system failure
Summary
Suzuki motor of america is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (ocs) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 suzuki grand vitara and 2007-2011 suzuki sx4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13v-405 for more details).the sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of the seat.according to suzuki, when the failure occurs, the ocs system, by design, will not suppress the frontal passenger air bag for a seated child or small-stature adult.a deploying passenger air bag can cause serious injury to such an occupant.the recall population excludes th
Questions about the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (19 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); lights (16 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); electrical (12 complaints, typically around 89,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 7, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Grand Vitara model year since 2000, with 58 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.