2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 8, 2019
“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…”
filed Aug 21, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperatureCampaign 19V187000 · Mar 7, 2019
- In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger…Campaign 13V405000 · Sep 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe
ABE-ZA-120418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 25, 2012Suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may develop. *pe updated 04/10/2013 *js
TSB-TS06-05212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2012Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe
SC-60R-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2012
Air Bags problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 10 | 50% |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 12 | 29% |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 50 | 31% |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 12 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.