Owners have filed 86 complaints
about the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara with NHTSA between 2007 and 2024.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 13 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 64
Against the median year of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 30
5.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 72
42% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2007 compares with every other Suzuki Grand Vitara
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
1115.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
57.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1825.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1216.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1014.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1216.9%
150,000+ miles
22.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2007peak 10Dec 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE13021Opened 14 Jun 2013Closed 30 Sep 2013AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of the seat.According to Suzuki, when the failure occurs, the OCS system, by design, will not suppress the frontal passenger air bag for a seated child or small-stature adult.A deploy...
Recalls on the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
19V187000
SEATS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
13V405000
AIR BAGS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
07V554000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION. ' THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER "PARK" LOCK FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A STICKING SHIFT LOCK ARM. THE SHIFT LEVER MAY BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF "PARK" WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Risk: 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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20191299,772 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system not to turn off the airbag when an infant or child is seated in the front passenger seat. This could also cause the passenger seat belt reminder to activate when the seat is empty. Note: This problem only affects vehicles with leather seats. Safety Risk: In a crash, an airbag that deploys in front of an infant or child increases the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a Suzuki service provider to have the front passenger seat cushion replaced.
Recall 2018549147 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt which operates the power steering pump and air conditioner compressor (if equipped) has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate and pieces of the pulley can break off. Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off and resulting in the driver needing increased effort to steer the vehicle. This situation could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2010-197.
Recall 201330549,125 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the Occupant Classification System may malfunction, causing the airbag warning lamp to illuminate, and could fail to disable the passenger airbag if a child were seated in the front passenger seating position. This could result in an unwarranted airbag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a child seated in the front passenger seat. Note: In this situation, the "PASS AIR BAG OFF" light would fail to illuminate, regardless of if a child or adult is seated in the front passenger seat. Correction: Vehicles will receive special extended warranty coverage of 10 years or 200,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) from the date the vehicle was originally placed into service. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the occupant detection mat replaced.
Recall 20073914,464 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperable. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the PARK position with the ignition key removed. This could allow the vehicle to roll away, possibly causing property damage and/or personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the shift lock module on the shift lever assembly.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 2,490 milesBrooklyn, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TOLD SUZUKI THAT BRAKES WHERE NO GOOD THEY SAID THAT THEY SEEMED FINE A WEEK BEFORE. THE CAR ALSO WOULD SET THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ENGAGE AT 0MPH AND GO TO 40RPM WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF BRAKE. THE DEALER SAW NO PROBLEM. I WAS GOING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT 1MILE PER HOUR WHEN THE BRAKES ENTIRELY FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #10428454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesCleveland, OHCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE COLLISION OCCURRED AND DID NOT KNOW HOW FAST THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP TO BE REPAIRED, BUT HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37,000.
NHTSA complaint #10401404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,500 milesMoline, ILCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
NHTSA complaint #10247754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Harrisburg, PA
SEAT BELTS
Seat belt light on for passager side
NHTSA complaint #11632508 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harrisburg, PA
AIR BAGS
Seat belt light on for passager side
NHTSA complaint #11632508 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 194,000 milesLowell, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster turned off inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the instrument cluster later turned on but then turned off again erroneously. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times that day. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where the driver's side wheel speed sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. Additionally, the check engine, ABS, and the electronic stability control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to an unknown dealer for assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they only performed recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.
NHTSA complaint #11461810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,000 milesAzle, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN DALLAS, TEXAS WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER LATER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,000.
NHTSA complaint #11242610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesOrlando, FL
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
NHTSA complaint #11098966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ingram, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I BOUGHT MY 07 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN 2008. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ABOUT EVERY 3-4 MONTHS. THE LIGHTS EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED WILL FLICKER AND TURN OFF. I HAVE TO OPEN THE HOOD AND WIGGLE THE LIGHT TO COME BACK ON. THE CONNECTORS ON THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME OVERHEATED AND MEALTED. ONCE WHILE DRIVING I SMELLED SMOKE, AFTER OPENING THE HOOD I REALIZED IT WAS THE HEADLIGHT. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE MY HEADLIGHT(S) HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH THE HIGH BEAMS. ALSO THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM I CAN BARELY SEE A YARD INFRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THESE ARE ALL SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS AND EVEN LIFE THREATENING IF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TO CATCH FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10882201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ingram, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT MY 07 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA IN 2008. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ABOUT EVERY 3-4 MONTHS. THE LIGHTS EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED WILL FLICKER AND TURN OFF. I HAVE TO OPEN THE HOOD AND WIGGLE THE LIGHT TO COME BACK ON. THE CONNECTORS ON THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME OVERHEATED AND MEALTED. ONCE WHILE DRIVING I SMELLED SMOKE, AFTER OPENING THE HOOD I REALIZED IT WAS THE HEADLIGHT. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE MY HEADLIGHT(S) HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH THE HIGH BEAMS. ALSO THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM I CAN BARELY SEE A YARD INFRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THESE ARE ALL SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS AND EVEN LIFE THREATENING IF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TO CATCH FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10882201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kansas City, MO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY USE THE HIGH BEAMS EACH TIME THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10881876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesBremerton, WA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 IN THE UNITED STATES, IT WILL BE UP TO NHTSA.
NHTSA complaint #10836482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesDacono, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12/31/15 -- OUTSIDE TEMP APPROX 8 DEG F, VEHICLE DEFROSTER FAILED TO ACTUATE, WINDSHIELD FROZE OVER INTERNALLY WORSE & WORSE, FINALLY RESORTED TO USE ICE SCRAPER ON INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVER CONTINUED ON STATE HWY. HEATED AIR WAS COMING OUT DASH VENTS, FLOOR, BUT NOT A WHIFF FROM DEFROSTER. WAS ON THE WAY TO A HOSPITAL, KEPT DRIVING TIL ABOUT 12 MILES ALONG SUDDENLY DEFROSTER VENTS ACTUATED, BLOWING HEATED AIR LIKE CRAZY. BUT HAD I NOT BEEN ALONG, SPOUSE WOULD HAVE BEEN HARD-PRESSED TO SAFELY PULL OFF OR GET TO SURGERY APPOINTMENT. SINCE HEAT WAS BLOWING OUT OF OTHER VENTS, INDICATES ACTUATOR FAULT. PROBLEM NOT DIAGNOSED, NOT SURE IF TEMP.-RELATED OR INTERMITTENT FAULT. IN SNOWSTORM OR AT NIGHT COULD HAVE BECOME REALLY SERIOUS EVENT (RECENTLY PURCHASED USED, NOT SURE OF HISTORY) 124000 MILES
NHTSA complaint #10817319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pitman, NJ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
NHTSA complaint #10817151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Myers, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY VEHICLE. THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP (FACILITY) IN MY TOWN HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE RECALL SCHEDULING CONTACT (TWICE) HAS REFERED ME TO AN OUT OF TOWN (TOYOTA) DEALERSHIP IN NAPLES, FLORIDA. OF COURSE, SUZUKI IN NO LONGER SOLD IN THE US. THE DRIVE DISTANCE WOULD PREVENT ME FROM LEAVING MY VEHICLE WITHOUT UNNECESSARY ADDED TIME AND INCONVENIENCE. I REQUESTED A LOCAL MORE CONVENIENT DEALERSHIP TO DO THE REPAIR, BUT HAVE BEEN REFUSED. WHAT IS THE POLICY ON RECALLS FOR THIS SITUATION? I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE IN A FORT MYERS DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10760270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 730,000 milesKansas City, MO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT ABOUT EVERY 4 MONTHS. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10690723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Georgetown, TX
SEAT BELTS
I HAD RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR REPLACE THE PART NUM. 85107-80J10-BFK AT 08/13/14 AND TRY A MULTIPLES TIMES CONTACT MY NEAREST DEALER I SAN ANTONIO, TX. (115 MILES FROM MY HOME), AT LEAST SOMEBODY ANSWER ME AND OFFER CONCERT AN APPOINTMENT IN 1 WEEK MORE, UNTIL DECEMBER I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM THEM SIGNED BY [XXX] TELLING ME THAT THEY HAVE THE MENTIONED PART, SINCE THEN I HAD TRIED CONCERT THE APPOINTMENT BY PHONE AND E-MAILS BUT NEVER HAVE AN ANSWER, I DON'T KNOW WHAT I MUST TO DO FOR FIX MY CAR BUT I WISH LEFT CONSTANCY THAT THEY WILL BE TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE OF ANY DAMAGE THAT I RECEIVE IN MY PERSON OR MY CAR. PLEASE HELP ME FOR RECEIVE ATTENTION FROM THAT DEALER. THEY ARE WORLD CAR MAZDA KIA SUZUKI, (210) 587-3090. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10676452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesLemars, IA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I HAVE TWO ISSUES, AND HAVE HAD THESE ISSUES SINCE BUYING THE CAR ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO,WHEN RUNNING THE CAR COLD THE BRAKES DO NOT DEPRESS THE FIRST TIME I BRAKE, IT TAKES ALOT OF FORCE TO GET THE CAR TO STOP, IF IT IS WARMED UP FOR 15 MIN OR SO IT WILL NOT HAVE THE ISSUE, BUT FIGURES IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. MY OTHER ISSUE IS THE HEADLIGHTS, THEY BURN OUT CONSTANTLY, I CHANGE THEN EVER 2 OR SO MONTHS ALTERNATING BETWEEN DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSANGER SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #10672371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesLemars, IA
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE TWO ISSUES, AND HAVE HAD THESE ISSUES SINCE BUYING THE CAR ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO,WHEN RUNNING THE CAR COLD THE BRAKES DO NOT DEPRESS THE FIRST TIME I BRAKE, IT TAKES ALOT OF FORCE TO GET THE CAR TO STOP, IF IT IS WARMED UP FOR 15 MIN OR SO IT WILL NOT HAVE THE ISSUE, BUT FIGURES IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. MY OTHER ISSUE IS THE HEADLIGHTS, THEY BURN OUT CONSTANTLY, I CHANGE THEN EVER 2 OR SO MONTHS ALTERNATING BETWEEN DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSANGER SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #10672371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDeltona, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OFF EVERY 4 TO 6 MONTHS. THERE'S BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS ON REPAIRPAL.COM ABOUT THE SAME THING AND SUZUKI HAS NOT WANTED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THIS IS PARTIALLY WHAT THEY HAVE POSTED "WE UNDERSTAND THE CONCERNS YOU HAVE RAISED IN YOUR MESSAGE AND WE WANT TO INFORM YOU THAT THERE IS NO KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY". YET EVERYONE'S COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OFF EVERY 4 TO 6 MONTHS IS A FACT. I TRIED REPLACING THE ENTIRE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY BEFORE I KNEW THERE IS ACTUALLY A PROBLEM WITH IT AND IT'S STILL DOING IT MONTHS LATER. IT'S GETTING VERY EXPENSIVE FOR EVERYONE AND MYSELF TO BE REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS THAT SHOULD BE LASTING YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10664105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 146,665 milesRussellville, AL
POWER TRAIN
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 PUT ON E-BRAKE. WAITED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AND STARTED THE ENGINE AND TRIED TO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE BUT IT WOULD NOT RELEASE. TURNED THE AIR ON WITH CAR RUNNING AND IT DIED AGAIN WITHOUT SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. RESTARTED THE CAR AND PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WOULD DIE AGAIN AND THE CAR TRIED TO DIE SO I PUT IN PARK AND CUT THE ENGINE OFF AND PARKING BRAKE WOULD STILL NOT RELEASE.
NHTSA complaint #10628285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 146,665 milesRussellville, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 PUT ON E-BRAKE. WAITED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AND STARTED THE ENGINE AND TRIED TO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE BUT IT WOULD NOT RELEASE. TURNED THE AIR ON WITH CAR RUNNING AND IT DIED AGAIN WITHOUT SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. RESTARTED THE CAR AND PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WOULD DIE AGAIN AND THE CAR TRIED TO DIE SO I PUT IN PARK AND CUT THE ENGINE OFF AND PARKING BRAKE WOULD STILL NOT RELEASE.
NHTSA complaint #10628285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 146,665 milesRussellville, AL
SERVICE BRAKES
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 PUT ON E-BRAKE. WAITED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AND STARTED THE ENGINE AND TRIED TO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE BUT IT WOULD NOT RELEASE. TURNED THE AIR ON WITH CAR RUNNING AND IT DIED AGAIN WITHOUT SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. RESTARTED THE CAR AND PUT IN REVERSE TO SEE IF IT WOULD DIE AGAIN AND THE CAR TRIED TO DIE SO I PUT IN PARK AND CUT THE ENGINE OFF AND PARKING BRAKE WOULD STILL NOT RELEASE.
NHTSA complaint #10628285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesRagland, AL
AIR BAGS
I SEE THAT YOU HAVE RECALLS ON SOME VEHICLES FOR THE DAYTIME HEADLIGHTS OVER HEATING. IT IS ALSO HAPPENING ON THE 07 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I HAVE TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHTS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR FROM THE OVER HEATING ISSUE AND IT ALSO HAS A RUBBER BURNING SMELL. IF MY VEHICLE IS RECALLED HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED IF I HAVENT EVEN GOT CALLED FOR EVEN THE PAST RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE LIKE THE AIRBAG RECCALL... PLEASE INFORM ME ON HOW TO DO SO.
NHTSA complaint #10627722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesRagland, AL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I SEE THAT YOU HAVE RECALLS ON SOME VEHICLES FOR THE DAYTIME HEADLIGHTS OVER HEATING. IT IS ALSO HAPPENING ON THE 07 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. I HAVE TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHTS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR FROM THE OVER HEATING ISSUE AND IT ALSO HAS A RUBBER BURNING SMELL. IF MY VEHICLE IS RECALLED HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED IF I HAVENT EVEN GOT CALLED FOR EVEN THE PAST RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE LIKE THE AIRBAG RECCALL... PLEASE INFORM ME ON HOW TO DO SO.
NHTSA complaint #10627722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,900 milesOklahoma City, OK
POWER TRAIN
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION IN THE EARLY PART OF 2014. IN FACT MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE RECOMMENDED DEALER, AND WAITED 3 HOURS, WHILE THE DEALER (BIG RED) TRIED TO SELL ME ANOTHER CAR FOR ALL THAT TIME, ONLY TO BE TOLD 3 HOURS LATER THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THIS WAS DONE IN MARCH 2014 AND TO DATE - JULY 2014 AS OF THIS LETTER, I STILL HAVEN'T BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THEY EVER RECEIVED THE PART, SO THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNFIXED. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: SEP 06, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V405000 COMPONENT(S): AIR BAGS COULD YOU PLEASE ALSO HELP ME WITH THIS, I NOTICED THAT I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME HEAD LIGHTS OVER 4 TIMES IN ONE YEAR, THE LAST TIME THE LIGHT WENT OUT THE GENTLEMAN AT OREILY'S SHOWED ME THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS BURNT, AND TOLD ME THERE MUST BE SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH AND TO BE VERY CAREFUL. I DID READ WHERE THERE ARE RECALLS FOR PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING HEADLAMP SWITCH AND MODULE THAT POSES A RISK OF FIRE. DATE OF INCIDENT: 02/12/2013 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10618387 COMPONENT(S): EXTERIOR LIGHTING LASTLY I HAVE A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM AND THE CAR GETS STUCK IN 4WD HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE POWER TRAIN RECALL? ALL MY 4WD LIGHTS ARE BLINKING, I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU KNEW IF THESE PROBLEMS MAYBE RELATED. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: DEC 07, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V554000 COMPONENT(S): POWER TRAIN
NHTSA complaint #10621375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,900 milesOklahoma City, OK
AIR BAGS
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION IN THE EARLY PART OF 2014. IN FACT MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE RECOMMENDED DEALER, AND WAITED 3 HOURS, WHILE THE DEALER (BIG RED) TRIED TO SELL ME ANOTHER CAR FOR ALL THAT TIME, ONLY TO BE TOLD 3 HOURS LATER THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THIS WAS DONE IN MARCH 2014 AND TO DATE - JULY 2014 AS OF THIS LETTER, I STILL HAVEN'T BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THEY EVER RECEIVED THE PART, SO THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNFIXED. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: SEP 06, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V405000 COMPONENT(S): AIR BAGS COULD YOU PLEASE ALSO HELP ME WITH THIS, I NOTICED THAT I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME HEAD LIGHTS OVER 4 TIMES IN ONE YEAR, THE LAST TIME THE LIGHT WENT OUT THE GENTLEMAN AT OREILY'S SHOWED ME THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS BURNT, AND TOLD ME THERE MUST BE SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH AND TO BE VERY CAREFUL. I DID READ WHERE THERE ARE RECALLS FOR PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING HEADLAMP SWITCH AND MODULE THAT POSES A RISK OF FIRE. DATE OF INCIDENT: 02/12/2013 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10618387 COMPONENT(S): EXTERIOR LIGHTING LASTLY I HAVE A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM AND THE CAR GETS STUCK IN 4WD HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE POWER TRAIN RECALL? ALL MY 4WD LIGHTS ARE BLINKING, I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU KNEW IF THESE PROBLEMS MAYBE RELATED. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: DEC 07, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V554000 COMPONENT(S): POWER TRAIN
NHTSA complaint #10621375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,900 milesOklahoma City, OK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE AIR BAGS MALFUNCTION IN THE EARLY PART OF 2014. IN FACT MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE RECOMMENDED DEALER, AND WAITED 3 HOURS, WHILE THE DEALER (BIG RED) TRIED TO SELL ME ANOTHER CAR FOR ALL THAT TIME, ONLY TO BE TOLD 3 HOURS LATER THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THIS WAS DONE IN MARCH 2014 AND TO DATE - JULY 2014 AS OF THIS LETTER, I STILL HAVEN'T BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THEY EVER RECEIVED THE PART, SO THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNFIXED. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: SEP 06, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V405000 COMPONENT(S): AIR BAGS COULD YOU PLEASE ALSO HELP ME WITH THIS, I NOTICED THAT I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME HEAD LIGHTS OVER 4 TIMES IN ONE YEAR, THE LAST TIME THE LIGHT WENT OUT THE GENTLEMAN AT OREILY'S SHOWED ME THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS BURNT, AND TOLD ME THERE MUST BE SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH AND TO BE VERY CAREFUL. I DID READ WHERE THERE ARE RECALLS FOR PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING HEADLAMP SWITCH AND MODULE THAT POSES A RISK OF FIRE. DATE OF INCIDENT: 02/12/2013 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10618387 COMPONENT(S): EXTERIOR LIGHTING LASTLY I HAVE A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM AND THE CAR GETS STUCK IN 4WD HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE POWER TRAIN RECALL? ALL MY 4WD LIGHTS ARE BLINKING, I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU KNEW IF THESE PROBLEMS MAYBE RELATED. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: DEC 07, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V554000 COMPONENT(S): POWER TRAIN
NHTSA complaint #10621375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.