2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 29%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 29% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Esp light came on, brought truck to dealer, they say it has a bad hydraulic brake unit at the cost of $1200, Suzuki won't fix it even though their is only 15101mi on vehicle. Mouse infestation due to poor design of cabin body vents located behind rear bumper cover. There are no grills in place over these vents to keep rodents out, they infested the truck and headliner area urinating all over the curtain air bags and compromised them, I called Suzuki and basically was told I'm the only one in the world this happened to and basically did nothing, $4000 in damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10450849, filed 2012-03, 15,101 miles“Just received some recalls ...many of them but they don't have anywhere to send me to..I have not been able to touch bases with them they put me on hold.. One lady said she didn't know what to tell me.another send me to a motocycle place .. Another send me 3 hours away can you send some information where to get my airbags replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11072040, filed 2018-02“My 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a bad right side seat cushion open circuit and needs the seat cushion replaced. Isn't this covered by NHTSA campaign number: 13v405000, and why haven't I been notified of the recall? How do I get this issue taken care of now that there is no longer an american Suzuki dealer?”
NHTSA complaint #11171341, filed 2019-01“The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the front passenger air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 25,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10438613, filed 2011-12, 25,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle but the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained whiplash and minor bruising. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10543986, filed 2013-09, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V187000Mar 7, 2019Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006–2013, Kizashi 2010–2013
- 13V405000Sep 6, 2013Suzuki 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…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006–2011, SX4 2007–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10044041Jul 25, 2012Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12.
- 10044320Jun 12, 2012Suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may…
- 10044319May 13, 2012Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | 54% |
| 2011 | 4 | 36% |
| 2010 | 10 | 50% |
| 2009 | 3 | 21% |
| 2008 | 12 | 29% |
| 2007 | 19 | 33% |
| 2006 | 50 | 31% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
20 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology