2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (23% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 failure mileage was 122,000.”Owner report · Engine · May 2018
“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2016
“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 the fuses and bulb. I am tired of these problems and it is a definite safety hazard. Suzuki should get on board to fix these reoccurring problems for every owner. But since suzuki no longer exists in the united states, it will be up to NHTSA.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2016
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“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 added time and inconvenience. I requested a local more convenient dealership to do the repair, but have been refused. What is the policy on recalls for this situation? I would like to have the repair done in a fort myers dealer.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2015
“I have two issues, and have had these issues since buying the car about 3 years ago,when running the car cold the brakes do not depress the first time I brake, it takes alot of force to get the car to stop, if it is warmed up for 15 min or so it will not have the issue, but figures it should be addressed. My other issue is the headlights, they burn out constantly, I change then ever 2 or so months alternating between drivers side and passanger side. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2015
“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 other day as we were driving back at night which forced me to use my high beam headlights to get home safely. I have researched online and have seen that this is a common problem many suzuki owners are having but suzuki is refusing to acknowledge it and put out a recall on the issue. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2013
“My headlight has blown out 3 times within 6 months. I have replaced them but now I tried to replace my headlight and it won't work, my headlight doesn't even come on. I am thinking its the wiring and I looked online and I seen that multiple people have had this same problem. It is crazy because I shouldn't have to replace my headlight that many times in a year. I contacted suzuki and they said they can't help me without making me pay the amount, I shouldn't have to pay for this parts and labor when they are aware of this problem because they said they have heard that before. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2013
“I have been having issues with my low beam headlight not working. I have had to replaced the light bulbs every 3-4 months for the past year. The first couple of times I was told the person installing the light bulbs were not doing it properly and that was the issue. Recently, I have been advised that the adapter is the issue and because it has the electric wires connected to it I have to pay for electrical work. To save money I thought I could buy the part myself but, after going to 4 different auto stores who did not have the part I was forced to come online. This is when I discovered that I'm not the only one with this issue. I think suzuki should place a recall on this issue. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2012
“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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2012
“I see that you have recalls on some vehicles for the daytime headlights over heating. It is also happening on the 07 suzuki grand vitara. I have to replace my headlights at least once a year from the over heating issue and it also has a rubber burning smell. If my vehicle is recalled how do I go about getting it fixed if I havent even got called for even the past recalls on my vehicle like the airbag reccall... Please inform me on how to do so.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The most complained-about area is air bags (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 37,135 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.