2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

4 recalls — 86 complaints

19V187000 Mar 7, 2019
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
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... Read more
31,302 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
19V187000 Mar 7, 2019
SEATS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
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... Read more
31,302 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
13V405000 Sep 6, 2013
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
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, dur... Read more
Consequence
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that 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 ... Read more
189,901 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
07V554000 Dec 7, 2007
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
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 MA... Read more
Consequence
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.
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.
40,424 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

86 total complaints 3 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
TIRES6
SEAT BELTS5
SUSPENSION3
POWER TRAIN3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
WHEELS2
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS2
SEAT BELTS Dec 26, 2024
Incident date: Sep 20, 2024
Seat belt light on for passager side
AIR BAGS Dec 26, 2024
Incident date: Sep 20, 2024
Seat belt light on for passager side
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Apr 22, 2022
Incident date: Sep 15, 2021
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 contac... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 8, 2019
Incident date: Aug 3, 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 TH... Read more
ENGINE May 31, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
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 FAILU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
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 HEADLI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
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 HEADLI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 30, 2016
Incident date: Apr 4, 2016
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 16, 2016
Incident date: Feb 15, 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 TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 1, 2016
Incident date: Dec 31, 2015
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.... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 31, 2015
Incident date: Jan 12, 2009
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Aug 31, 2015
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 PREV... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 25, 2015
Incident date: Feb 23, 2015
THE HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT ABOUT EVERY 4 MONTHS. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. *JS
SEAT BELTS Jan 19, 2015
Incident date: Aug 13, 2014
I HAD RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR REPLACE THE PART NUM. 85107-80J10-BFK AT 08/13/14 AND TRY A MULTIPLES TIMES CONTACT MY NEAREST DEALER I SAN ANTONIO, TX. (115 MILES FROM MY HOME), AT LEAST SOMEBODY ANSWER ME AND OFFER CONCERT AN APPOINTMENT IN 1 WEEK MORE, UNTIL DECEMBER I RECEIVED AN E-MAI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Jan 14, 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 ADDR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Jan 14, 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 ADDR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 13, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2010
THE HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OFF EVERY 4 TO 6 MONTHS. THERE'S BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS ON REPAIRPAL.COM ABOUT THE SAME THING AND SUZUKI HAS NOT WANTED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THIS IS PARTIALLY WHAT THEY HAVE POSTED "WE UNDERSTAND THE CONCERNS YOU HAVE RAISED IN YOUR M... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 25, 2014
VEHICLE SITTING IN DRIVE. STARTED VEHICLE PUT IN REVERSE AND BACKED OUT OF DRIVE. PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT WENT DEAD BUT WAS ROLLING...NO CONTROL,POWER STEERING OUT NO BRAKES.. LET VEHICLE ROLL TO END OF STREET AND PRESSED HARDER ON BRAKES AND IT STOPPED. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK..TURNED OFF SWITCH.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 25, 2014
VEHICLE SITTING IN DRIVE. STARTED VEHICLE PUT IN REVERSE AND BACKED OUT OF DRIVE. PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT WENT DEAD BUT WAS ROLLING...NO CONTROL,POWER STEERING OUT NO BRAKES.. LET VEHICLE ROLL TO END OF STREET AND PRESSED HARDER ON BRAKES AND IT STOPPED. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK..TURNED OFF SWITCH.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 25, 2014
VEHICLE SITTING IN DRIVE. STARTED VEHICLE PUT IN REVERSE AND BACKED OUT OF DRIVE. PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT WENT DEAD BUT WAS ROLLING...NO CONTROL,POWER STEERING OUT NO BRAKES.. LET VEHICLE ROLL TO END OF STREET AND PRESSED HARDER ON BRAKES AND IT STOPPED. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK..TURNED OFF SWITCH.... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: May 18, 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 ABO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: May 18, 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 ABO... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2013
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2013
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2013
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... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2013
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... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 2, 2014
Incident date: Feb 12, 2013
I HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLAMP BULBS 17 TIMES ON THE VEHICLE MENTIONED ABOVE THE EACH TIME THEY WOULD STOP WORKING. FOUND OUT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BULBS THERE IS AN ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS AND THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS. THEY FLICKERED CONSTANTLY AND STOPPED WORKING ONE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
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... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
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... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULBS (H7) FAIL EVERY OTHER MONTH. I'VE SPENT ABOUT 150-200 US DOLLARS EVERY YEAR ON HEADLIGHT BULBS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2007. WIRING HARNESS FOR H7 BULB SHOW SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT (MELTING AND BURN MARKS) ON PLASTIC AND METAL PARTS. I'VE ALWAYS USED NITRILE GLOVES, P... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 9, 2014
Incident date: Feb 19, 2014
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 NAM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 9, 2014
Incident date: Feb 19, 2014
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 NAM... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Mar 16, 2012
TL* 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... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 5, 2013
Incident date: Oct 7, 2012
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 THA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2013
Incident date: Sep 3, 2013
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 S... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 16, 2013
Incident date: Sep 3, 2013
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 S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 3, 2013
Incident date: Jun 19, 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 SH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 3, 2013
Incident date: Jun 19, 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 SH... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 10, 2013
Incident date: Oct 21, 2010
ON OCTOBER 2010, OUR VEHICLE TURNER ON THE AIRBAG SIGNAL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE PART WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THUS HAVING TO PAY $1700 FOR THE PART AND $107 FOR THE INSTALLATION. EARLY THIS YEAR I AM GETTING THE SAME ALARM AGAIN IN AN INTERMITTENT FASHION. N... Read more
TIRES Jun 4, 2013
Incident date: May 23, 2013
HELLO,, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY TIRES,I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN 2007,I HAVE ONLY 26,000 MILES ON IT, I BOUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO GET A OIL CHANGE.THEY TOLD ME I AM GOING TO NEED NEW TIRES IN THE NEXT 3,000 MILES. THEY CAME WITH YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER G92 TIRES, I CALLED YOKOHAMA... Read more
AIR BAGS May 8, 2013
Incident date: May 7, 2013
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... Read more
SEAT BELTS May 8, 2013
Incident date: May 7, 2013
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... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 11, 2013
Incident date: Dec 30, 2010
SEVERAL YEARS AGO, THE WARNING/REMINDER LIGHTS FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I CALL THE DEALER AND ASK ABOUT ANY RECALLS, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE CAR DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. LAST YEAR, ... Read more
SEAT BELTS Apr 11, 2013
Incident date: Dec 30, 2010
SEVERAL YEARS AGO, THE WARNING/REMINDER LIGHTS FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I CALL THE DEALER AND ASK ABOUT ANY RECALLS, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE CAR DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. LAST YEAR, ... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 4, 2012
Incident date: Dec 16, 2011
THE PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INDICATES NO WEIGHT IN THE SEAT AND THE YELLOW LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE IS ON. A PASSENGER CAN BE IN THE SEAT WITH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED AND THE LIGHT INDICATES THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS OFF. IT ALSO INDICATES ON THE DASHBOARD WITH A RED LIGHT THAT ALL THE AIR BAGS ARE DI... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 28, 2012
Incident date: May 28, 2012
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 RESEARC... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jul 28, 2012
Incident date: May 28, 2012
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 RESEARC... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jun 23, 2012
Incident date: May 2, 2011
LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS KEEP BLOWING EVERY 2 MONTHS OR SO, BULB BRAND DOES NOT SEEM TO EFFECT LONGEVITY. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN THE BULBS BLOW AND YOU LIVE OUT IN THE COUNTY WHERE IT'S PITCH BLACK AT NIGHT!!! AND THEN HAVE TO SWITCH TO HIGH BEAMS AND BLIND OTHER DRIVERS!!! JUST TO GET TO A SAFE P... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 23, 2012
Incident date: May 2, 2011
LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS KEEP BLOWING EVERY 2 MONTHS OR SO, BULB BRAND DOES NOT SEEM TO EFFECT LONGEVITY. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN THE BULBS BLOW AND YOU LIVE OUT IN THE COUNTY WHERE IT'S PITCH BLACK AT NIGHT!!! AND THEN HAVE TO SWITCH TO HIGH BEAMS AND BLIND OTHER DRIVERS!!! JUST TO GET TO A SAFE P... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 22.0 19.0 Regular $3,150
2.7L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: 467.7 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA across all model years (1999–2013).

63 Total Recalls
879 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
86 Reported Crashes
14 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 3 6 View
2012 3 17 View
2011 5 11 View
2010 6 33 View
2009 5 24 View
2008 3 55 View
2007 (current) 4 86
2006 7 230 View
2005 1 2 View
2004 2 11 View
2003 4 37 View
2002 4 63 View
2001 6 56 View
2000 5 106 View
1999 5 142 View

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