Air Bag Light On problems of the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

The air bag sensor in my Suzuki Grand Vitara 2007 does not register when an adult sits in the seat. The passenger airbag turns itself off. Having takin the car to the dealer and was informed in order to fix I would have pay over 2,000 dollars to have the passenger seat replaced. Now a few months later, the passenger seat belt light stays on whenever anyone sits in the front seat as well as the air bag light on the dash even though the seat belt is buckled in. . This is a common problem with Suzuki Grand Vitaras. They refused to cover the seat and sensor under warranty when the problem first occurred and I do not have the 2,000 to replace the seat so I have had to deal with it. . . Had to learn how to adjust my self in the seat so that sensor would work properly but now it seems the seatbelt system is also failing. I think Suzuki should have to recall these vehicles and fix this safety issue. I found 100s of complaints online for the same exact problem. Now I can't even sell or trade in my vehicle because of this problem due to safety issues unless I pay the 2,000 to have the seat replaced. . Now I fear my airbags and or seatbelt may not work in the event of an accident. . Why is Suzuki not being held responsible for this design flaw. This is not the fault of the consumers and Suzuki should have to pay for repairs via a recall. .

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.

Started car and air bag light first blinked like it was suppose to and went off. Went to put car in gear and notice the light was on again and this time it did not go out. Then a few minutes later I notice the passenger side seat belt light was on also and no one was present in that seat. On research on the internet I have learned this is a major problems with Suzuki owners of different models. A lot of vehicles with less miles then my vehicle, I can not get my car inspected or even trade it in with the light on and told it could cost me up to $1400. 00 to fix. Of course Suzuki does not care this has become a money maker for them. There has to be a defect in the air bag system they placed in the vehicles for so many people to be having the same problem. Of course the biggest problem is now the air bag are not going to work in a crash. Please check into this for all us Suzuki owners who are trapped. . I understand the sensor for the air bags are in the seat.

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 happening to many 2006 and 2007 Grand Vitara Suzuki vehicles. It is a common problem for these vehicles and is a safety hazard. Suzuki wants over 1600. 00- 2000. 00 dollars to repair the problem. They informed me the warranty has expired after 36 months or 36000 miles. The parts to fix this problem is a dealer stock item only. Will it take many deaths for Suzuki to recall this and fix the problem. We need the help of the NHTSA because Suzuki will not take the responsibility nor admit that this a design fault for these vehicles. I am sure you have many reports of this issue and we the owners of these vehicles need relief. We cannot trade in these vehicles without having the expensive repairs made. While trying to trade in my vehicle the first question was is the air bag lights on in the dash and on the console. If the dealerships are aware of the problem and want the repairs done Suzuki knows there is a flaw in the seat weight modules, please help the many owners of these vehicles. I am the original owner of this vehicle and only have 37000 miles on my car. Will it take an injury, crash or fire to force Suzuki to recall this problem. I am afraid to drive this vehicle and only do so to go shopping or doctor appointments. I am disabled and cannot afford 1600-2000 dollars to repair something that Suzuki knows is a problem with all of these vehicles.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated the air bag light permanently illuminated on the dashboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the air bag sensor light needed to be replaced and would require the dealer to replace the passenger seat. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that she had to replace the sway bushings on her front and rear tires. All four tires on her vehicle became worn at 20,000 miles and the repair technicians were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The air pressure indicator continues to illuminate on the tires. The air bag sensor on the passenger side remains illuminated and does not dim. In addition, the vehicle vibrates when driving more than 40 mph. The failure mileage was 25,000. U pdated 04/24/09. The latch on the back door was loose. Updated 04/29/09.