2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (13) · Air Bags (7) · Tires (6)
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47 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2019-03-07 · campaign 19V187000 · 31,302 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Air Bags 2013-09-06 · campaign 13V405000 · 189,901 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 nu
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System 2012-11-05 · TSB-37-07188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: fuel gauge takes a long time moving, after fill up, because of two (2) different fuel meter modes, normal mode and refuel mode, for gauge movement. models 2006-2008 grand vitara. *pe
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2012-07-25 · ABE-ZA-120418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2012-06-12 · TSB-TS06-05212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may develop. *pe updated 04/10/2013 *js
Air Bags:frontal 2012-05-13 · SC-60R-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-12-26 · Seat Belts“seat belt light on for passager side…”
2022-04-22 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 194,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster turned off inadvertently. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the instrument cluster later turned on but then turned off again erroneously. the contact stated that the failure recurred several times t…”
2019-08-08 · Air Bags · 51,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki grand vitara. while driving approximately 60 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in dallas, texas where the front passenger seat sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred after two weeks. the contact stated that the dealer later went out of business. the manu…”
2018-05-31 · Engine · 122,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki grand vitara. while driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate …”
2016-07-01 · Exterior Lighting“i bought my 07 suzuki grand vitara in 2008. since i have owned this vehicle i have had to replace the low beam headlights about every 3-4 months. the lights even after being replaced will flicker and turn off. i have to open the hood and wiggle the light to come back on. the connectors on the headlights have become overheated and mealted. once whil…”
2016-06-30 · Exterior Lighting“tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that the low beam lights failed to work. the contact had to constantly use the high beams each time the failure happened. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was not available. …”
2016-02-16 · Exterior Lighting · 65,000 mi“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 position. i have checked …”
2016-01-01 · Electrical System · 124,000 mi“12/31/15 -- outside temp approx 8 deg f, vehicle defroster failed to actuate, windshield froze over internally worse & worse, finally resorted to use ice scraper on inside of windshield while driver continued on state hwy. heated air was coming out dash vents, floor, but not a whiff from defroster. was on the way to a hospital, kept driving til a…”
2015-12-31 · Exterior Lighting“my lights are always going out its hard to see at night when they are on and i considered very dangerous and went dealer where i bought it and they tell me they can't fix it just keep changing lights when they go out not good…”
2015-08-31 · Unknown Or Other“i have received a recall notice for my vehicle. the suzuki dealership (facility) in my town has been closed. the recall scheduling contact (twice) has refered me to an out of town (toyota) dealership in naples, florida. of course, suzuki in no longer sold in the us. the drive distance would prevent me from leaving my vehicle without unnecessary…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.