2007 Suzuki GRAND VITARA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
58 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
37,135 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 48 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 58 complaints (27.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 15.5% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 12.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.2% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Air Bags: 16; Exterior Lighting: 15; Electrical System: 10; Tires: 6; Seat Belts: 5; Power Train: 3; Suspension: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 9; 2009: 4; 2010: 7; 2011: 4; 2012: 3; 2013: 7; 2014: 9; 2015: 5; 2016: 4; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2022: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10205590 · 2007-10-13 (October 13, 2007)
VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2007 WOULD NOT START ON TWO OCCASIONS IN SEPT 2007 (MILEAGE 3,700 FIRST OCCASION AND 3,924 SECOND OCCASION). SUZUKI SENT SOMEONE TO JUMP THE CAR ON SEPT 19TH 2007, AND TOWED IT ON SEPT 24 2007, THE DEALER TOOK EIGHT DAYS TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR . *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205590 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10364190 · 2010-11-05 (November 5, 2010)
OWN A SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2007, IN NOVEMBER 2008 THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FAIL, SUZUKI REPLACED IT, ON 2009 DECEMBER IT FAIL AGAIN THEY REPLACED IT, ON 2010 IT FAIL AGAIN THIS TIME THEY TOLD ME THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRE, THEY ASK ME FOR $1000.00 FOR IT. I BEEN SEARCHING THE INTERNET AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS HAPPENING TO 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 AND THINK 2010 SUV. I THINK THIS IS A MALFUNCTION OF THE PART OR OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THIS COULD LEAD TO AIRBAG MALFUNCTION IN A CRASH OR UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, RESULTING IN IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10364190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10329829 · 2010-05-11 (May 11, 2010)
NOISE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKE INSPECTION REVILED LOOSE WHEEL BEARING. BEARING WAS REPLACED BY DEALER, COVERED BY WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30000. THIS IS SECOND WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON THE SAME VEHICLE. SEE ODI NUMBER 10315503 FOR REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,220 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329829 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369745 · 2010-12-09 (December 9, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRANDVITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A CAR WASH SLOWLY WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER BUT THEY DID ADVISE HIM TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000. UPDATED 01/31/11 *BF UPDATED 03/11/11
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369745 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218021 · 2008-02-14 (February 14, 2008)
WHILE UNDER POWER AFTER SHIFTING THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC GEARS, I HAVE A VIBRATION BETWEEN 2-3 THOUSAND RPM. THE WARMER IT IS, THE HARDER IT VIBRATES. DEALER HAS TRIED EVERYTHING SUZUKI HAS RECOMMENDED BUT IT HASN'T HELPED. THEY ALSO HAVE ANOTHER ONE DOING THE SAME THING. HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM? ARE THERE OTHERS HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE?????? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218021 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10313372 · 2010-02-23 (February 23, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF IT IS GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF. AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR, IT FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. THE SUZUKI MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND CLAIM#2-224423334 WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,888. UPDATED 03/26/10. *LJ UPDATED 07/19/10*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 15,888 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313372 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10628285 · 2014-08-25 (August 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...ATTEMPTED TO START AGAIN AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AGAIN. TURNED THE AIR OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND PUT IN DRIVE AND IT RAN BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS MORE SENSITIVE THAN USUAL GOT TO THE HOUSE AND PUT IN PARK AND…
Owner-reported narrative. 146,665 miles reported. Look up ODI 10628285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10836482 · 2016-02-16 (February 16, 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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10836482 at NHTSA ↗