2008 Suzuki Xl7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (19) · Engine (10) · Structure:body (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
62 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (65)
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 2020-05-08 · 16NA383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 65 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-10 · Electrical System · 139,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact was unable to deactivate the alarm. additionally, other unknown electrical system functions failed to operate as needed. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the ma…”
2022-02-01 · Unknown Or Other“my car was running when i checked it into the vechicle repair shop at firestone address of 2311 military rd niagara falls, new york 14304. when it got tolled back to my address it did not turn over. they said it was the battery but when i had a knew battery adjusted in my vechicle it still did not work. therefore the issues is on the firestone repa…”
2021-07-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have went through 2 engines 2 timing chains and 4 loans to keep this suv running 3999.98 for the first engine and the same for the second 1200 times 2 for the timing chain if you know a vehicle has this many problems why haven't you removed it. it's not safe or reliable now my locks don't want to lock unlock i have 14 different error codes on my …”
2020-12-08 · Unknown Or Other“my gas gauge and mph gauge will go from reading correctly to saying to mph will jump all the way to 100. my gas will go from full to half within just a few miles then it will jump to way past full or way past empty.…”
2020-11-27 · Engine · 187,000 mi“the vehicle timing is off, due to faulty timing equipment. why is this not a recall?…”
2020-05-04 · Unknown Or Other · 129,218 mi“fall 2018 had obd code for timing chain- replaced timing chain and tensioner, end of november 2019 pulsating at low speeds- alignment, new brakes, new tires. january 2020 made a u turn at low speeds approx. 2 mph and vehicle made grinding noise and shut off when started it back up steering became very stiff parked vehicle until march 2020 when it w…”
2019-06-17 · Service Brakes · 174,000 mi“service traction control and abs light on dash board…”
2019-04-04 · Steering · 84,500 mi“took my 2008 suzuki xl7 premium into the shop because it was leaking fluid, making noises and was becoming hard to steer. 3 days later and 2 pumps later i still don't have my car back. they mechanic said they even flushed the power steering fluid out and there was metal shaving in it from the line. the dealership wants to charge the mechanic $5…”
2018-12-20 · Steering · 140,000 mi“my stability traction light came on which turned stc off, in addition it turned off the awd. the power steering only works at faster speeds. i've almost wrecked this car on many occasions due to this. it's horribly unsafe in the rain. it will literally get stuck in a little mud puddle bc of the st n awd being off. so many complaints! it should be…”
2018-07-05 · Steering · 140,000 mi“driving the suzuki on multiple occasion when i begin to turn the steering wheel stiffens and it almost impossible to turn. i must you both hands and forcefully turn the steering wheel. i have had the power steering replace 3 times and it is still occurring!!! it happens while motion on city streets and the highway. it so stiff its difficult to take…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.