2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Vitara years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. That ranks 4th out of 15 Grand Vitara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (19 complaints, 33%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 58owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 19 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 28% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 21% | 89,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 14% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% | 50,450 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 9% | 98,617 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 7% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 15,888 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 135,833 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 29,260 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 67,112 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 2,490 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seats
Problem: 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
Problem: 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 number is VD.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Occupant Classification System Failure (PE13021) — opened Jun 14, 2013, closed Sep 30, 2013, led to recall 13V405000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Seat belt light on for passager side
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Suzuki Grand Vitara years
← 2006 Grand Vitara · 2008 Grand Vitara →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Grand Vitara | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 Grand Vitara | 13 | 2 |
| 2011 Grand Vitara | 11 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 20 | 5 |
| 2009 Grand Vitara | 14 | 4 |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 42 | 2 |
| 2007 | 58 | 3 |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 161 | 6 |
| 2005 Grand Vitara | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Grand Vitara | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 29 | 4 |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 47 | 4 |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 38 | 5 |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 85 | 4 |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 108 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Vitara model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.