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 brake repeatedly. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated…
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Vitara (this page) | 3 |
When does it fail?
Of the 3 cruise control complaints filed for the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
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…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 20,963 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Suzuki/Grand Vitara.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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