2007 Suzuki Xl7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (25) · Fuel/Propulsion System (19) · Engine (10)
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114 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2012-12-20 · campaign 12V597000 · 2,830 vehicles
Defect: American Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; and manufactured June 13, 2006, through December 22, 2006. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: American Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact American Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934.
Service bulletins (58)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Power Train 2019-10-14 · 16NA338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides guidelines for dealers not required and for dealers required to contact the pqc for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the pqc process, gwm transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
Electrical System 2019-06-03 · PIT5074L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2019-04-23 · PIC5260C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-02-18 · PIP5628 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to tac to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and dtc codes p0300 - p0308 and/or p050d
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-12-06 · PIP5540B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. to allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. that any of the listed dtc's may set with or without poor
Showing the 6 most recent of 58 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on my suzuki xl-7, i have 2 recalls: 1. fuel pump 2. windshield clamp. i'm trying to find a dealer to repair the recalls? can you provide to me any phoenix area dealer that can fix these two recalls? thanks.…”
2023-12-07 · Air Bags“i have this airbag light on problem stated below. it seems it should be a safety recall. possible solution for airbag light on seat sensor ok, i'm going to ask a couple of questions and hope that [xxx] or someone with knowledge chimes in. i originally had this problem in my wife's car a couple of months ago, airbag light on, clock flashing afte…”
2023-06-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 215,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer after she discovered that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v597000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that after the vehicle was retrieved from the dealer and the recall was presumably completed, the vehicle was driven to the res…”
2023-03-16 · Unknown Or Other“heating cooling system stopped working. can not change from heat to cool or from vent to floor to defrost mechanics can not find issue…”
2021-07-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 194,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. the contact stated while approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware of gasoline fumes outside of the vehicle. additionally, while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact stated t…”
2021-04-29 · Visibility/Wiper · 223,000 mi“water appears to be leaking from area around the sunroof. when it rains heavily or if i were to go through an automated carwash water pours in from around the sunroof areas into the car cabin from the ceiling, this has happened while the vehicle is stationary and being driven.…”
2021-04-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 223,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. the contact stated that he became aware that the fuel pump was leaking fuel nearby the rear passenger's side tire. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle…”
2019-11-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“there's a recall for fuel leaks at fuel pump (lines crack). was informed recall had been preformed already. so i guess they used another faulty fuel pump. so what can i do now? just got the car a little over a month ago. and could smell gas. unknown exactly when it happened.…”
2019-08-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“2007 suzuki xl7 awd. recall oil leaking in driveway, can result fire. it's a total mess oil leak in driveway!…”
2019-02-26 · Engine · 172,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over and it restarted after several attempts. the failure occurred intermittently. also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.