Seat belt light on for passager side
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara airbags problems
severe 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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.. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON PASSENGER SIDE IF IN ACCIDENT.. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR 5 MONTHS.…
THE PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INDICATES NO WEIGHT IN THE SEAT AND THE YELLOW LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE IS ON. A PASSENGER CAN BE IN THE SEAT WITH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED AND THE LIGHT INDICATES THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS OFF. IT ALSO INDICATES ON THE DASHBOARD WITH A RED LIGHT THAT ALL THE AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND THIS IS ALSO COMMON ON THE 2006 MODEL ALSO. IT IS…
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…
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. A DRIVER IN A FORD PICKUP RAN A RED LIGHT AND T-BONED US ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, NEAR THE REAR DOOR & REAR WHEEL WELL, NEAR WHERE THE AIR BAG SENSOR IS, AT APPR 30-35 MPH. NONE OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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