MY LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS GOING OUT ITS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT WHEN THEY ARE ON AND I CONSIDERED VERY DANGEROUS AND WENT DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TELL ME THEY CAN'T FIX IT JUST KEEP CHANGING LIGHTS WHEN THEY GO OUT NOT GOOD

12/31/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10817151.0

2007 Grand Vitara · suspension

I HAVE YOKOHAMA ON MY GRAND VITARA THAT ROARS WHILE DRIVING ,HAD THEM CHECKED FOUND OUT, IT WAS NOT ONLY THE TIRES BUT THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS, NOBODY WANTS TO PAY FOR REPAIRS TRUCK IS 2007 GRAND VITARA WITH LESS THAN 36,000 MILES ,I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND, THEY ARE PASSING THE…

12/30/2008 · NHTSA ODI #10253296.0

2007 Grand Vitara · cruise control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT LIFTED HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE AND PUMPING THE…

12/20/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10371807.0

2007 Grand Vitara · airbags

PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR IN SEAT IS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT COMES ON WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT, TOOK THE CAR TO SUZUKI DEALER AND THEY TELL ME IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL BE $2500 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PASSENGERS SEAT AT MY EXPENSE OF COURSE..…

12/14/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10370695.0

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severe NHTSA 07V554000 07/12/2007

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO

THIS CAN GIVE RISE TO INCREASED INCIDENTS OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THE ROLLAWAY OF PARKED VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF INADVERTENTLY MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 14 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Suzuki Grand Vitara has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 58 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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