2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:49.568Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 58 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	108
2000	85
2001	38
2002	47
2003	29
2004	8
2005	1
2006	161
2007	58
2008	42
2009	14
2010	20
2011	11
2012	13
2013	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110518

ON 15 SEP 2008, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND OUR 2 SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN THE REAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081105

Seat belt light on for passager side

NHTSA ODI report, 20241226

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 28%

28% of complaints: exterior lighting — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.

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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!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20120623

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220422

TIRES 14%

14% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and driveline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080107 — power train

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

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.

Campaign 07V554000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130614 — PE (closed 20130930)

Occupant Classification System Failure

R 20140523 — air bags

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles.

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.

Campaign 13V405000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200221 — air bags, seats

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.

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.

Campaign 19V187000 — check if this car was fixed