MYRModel Year Report

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

● Typical for this model
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:03.203Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
58
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2007: 58 complaints

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YearComplaints
1999108
200085
200138
200247
200329
20048
20051
2006161
200758
200842
200914
201020
201111
201213
20134

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

33% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2011-05-18

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, 2008-11-05

Seat belt light on for passager side

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-26

Also filed under Seat belts

Exterior lighting

28% · 16 reports

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, 2012-06-23

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

22% · 13 reports

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, 2022-04-22

Tires

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Power train

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and driveline.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2008-01-07Power train07V554000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2013-06-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-09-30 Occupant Classification System Failure
  3. R
    2014-05-23Air bags13V405000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2020-02-21Air bags, seats19V187000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V554000 · Power train
  • Recall 13V405000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V187000 · Air bags, seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.