2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 owner complaints

The vehicles airbag dash light came on indicating that the passenger airbag is not functioning. The clock also began flashing and can not be adjusted. I was told by the airbag specialist that there is a recall for this exact problem on this exact vehicle year/make/model, but for some reason my VIN# was not included. I do not understand why my car is not covered under the recall as this is a safety issue in that my airbag will not deploy until fixed. I was told the part costs $1700 to replace out of pocket. *tr

I went out to start my vehicle one morning. After turning the ignition on, the airbag light on the instrument cluster came on, and at the same time the passenger airbag notification light started flashing on the center console. The vehicle was stationary. After calling the local dealership who works on suzukis here, I was told this is a very common problem with this m/m/y of vehicle, and that the repair is between $1.5k-$2k. My vehicle is not old, abused, nor has it been in an accident. With the miles at approx 61,000... Why is there a safety issue regarding my airbag system? After digging around online, I found that this m/m/y vehicle does, in fact, have a large complaint against it regarding the airbag system. Most specifically the exact issue I am having. In light of the massive airbag

The ocm sensor in the passenger seat has failed. Therefore my passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident. I am the only driver of this vehicle since I purchased this vehicle in 2007. The passenger seat has rarely been used. It has always remained in the same position. It has never been subject to excess moisture. This seems like a valid safety issue to need a recall of the passenger seat sensor. If someone is in the passenger seat and there is a crash, then there is a good chance the passenger will be subject to more serious injuries. My passenger seat has not been abused, just one day the airbag light came on and never shut off. *tr

Air bag light came on all of a sudden, this effects my passenger air bag warning system also. I took the vehicle to a Suzuki service department and was told it was not covered by my warranty service contract, I call my extended warranty co. And they said it was not covered also. This is an airbag sensor malfunction which could be a safety problem. *tr

Front passenger airbag light comes on when the seat is empty and the seat belt is not buckled. The light constantly flashes and beeps. *tr

Suzuki has not provided information about their vehicles for the air bag recall. As a 71 year old, weighing only 90 pounds, I am concerned about the air bags in my car. Since Suzuki pulled their auto unit out of the us a few years ago, those of us who purchased a Suzuki have been left hanging high and dry.

2006 Suzuki xl7. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice regarding power steering pump. *tgw the consumer stated he recently received a second recall notice regarding the power steering pump. The vehicle was repaired on january 14, 2010 and the information was submitted to Suzuki along with the first recall notice which he received on or about august 20, 2010, which was seven months after the vehicle was repaired. The consumer was informed by Suzuki, they would reimburse him for the repairs, because he did not know the part number. *jb

I was driving my children home and I heard a thudding in the engine like something was breaking. The air conditioner went hot instantly and I tried to change lanes to pull to a stop to look at it. When I stopped and tried to turn the corner, I found it very difficult to steer. I couldn't turn properly and was turning wide into the other lane because of this. My 4 wheel drive went into motion and now I have to click the button to be able to reverse or steer properly (so that I'm not on the 4 wheel drive setting) but the light for the 2 wheel drive blinks. My brake light and check engine light are on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Suzuki xl7. The driver was traveling 35 MPH when she heard an unusual noise in the steering wheel. The contact was not able to maintain control of the vehicle as the steering failed and crashed into a tree. She sustained injuries to her arms, neck, and stomach. The front passenger sustained injuries to the head and neck. The rear passenger sustained injuries to the stomach, head, and face. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and that his insurance company could file a claim against them for possible reimbursement. In august 2010, the contact received notice of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v250000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: pump) advising there was a defect in

After coming to a full stop in traffic behind another vehicle, attempt normal acceleration to continue in traffic flow. Vehicle speed then stalls at under 25 MPH with rpms greater than 3.5 and engine roaring. Pulled over to curb and parked. With vehicle in park , revved engine to over come stall. When taking vehicle out of park it jumped forward and rear ended the vehicle in front. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH under normal road conditions, the engine stalled. The vehicle would not accelerate faster than 25 MPH after depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who was not able to identify the cause. Updated 12/28/06. *jb

I had the timing chain replaced at approximately 100,000 miles under warranty. It had to be replaced at approximately 200,000 miles. The timing chain failed at approximately 210,000 miles and stopped running while being driven. The timing chain should not need to be replaced so often and I have heard of similar complaints on various web sites and from other sources.

April 21st 2008 we had taken my vehicle to medved in wheat ridge, co. Where they had did a diagnostic test and they had decided that they would replace the sensors, 4-low switch, and transfer case module. They had kept the vehicle until may 2nd, 2008. Mid may 2008. July 25th 2008 I drove the vehicle back down to medved because Suzuki america declined a tow, the reason for this was the same problem as above, this time they were able to recover codes from the diagnostic test they ran, they then decided that they would replace the actuator switch and sensors, my vehicle was kept in the shop until july 31st ,2008. September 3rd ,2008 I called medved and requested a tow to their shop because the vehicle was stuck in 4-low again, they sent a man to leadville for the SUV that afternoon and took

When getting on the interstate, car suddenly lost speed but RPM's kept going up, could not go over 40, when pulled over, put in park but engine kept revving up. *tr

One day when I go to start my car when I turn the key, a static noise comes from where the key goes. Vehicle started but while driving, would loose power and act like it is going to cut off. *tr

The fuse that goes to the fuel injectors keeps blowing, it only blows half of the fuse, every few weeks, the car won't start and the fuse has to be replaced. *tr

When slowing down to turn , brakes would not work at all, had to pull the emergency brake to stop. My young son was in the car, this could have ended badly. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Suzuki xl-7. Whenever the contact depressed the brake pedal, she heard a severe grinding sound coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the front brakes on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. Approximately three months later, the failure recurred and her husband replaced the brake pads on the front of the vehicle only. Once again in march of 2008, the contact's husband had to repair the brake pads and turned the rotors on the front of the vehicle. The failure has recurred again; therefore, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer stated that she would need the rotor turned again and also new brake pads. No repairs have been made. NHTSA campaign id number 05v452000 (s

My husband unlocked our truck door. He put our son in the car seat and the keys dropped to the floor and he went to shut the door, the door caught and locked within not even 30 seconds. And its never done this before. So, why now? My husband had to broke our window to get our son out. He was in there for awhile cause no one would help us. So, I would like to know if there is anything you could do for us to help us replace the window. *jb

I was driving down the highway and without warning my back axle came off. I was able to safely move my vehicle over to the right shoulder. I had been traveling with my family the sparks caused the vehicle to caught on fire. I took the truck to the body shop and no one could give me a explanation as to why the axle came off. My truck is currently being repaired, this has cost me unforeseen experiences for car rentals and missing work to get my vehicle repaired. *tr