2009 Suzuki Xl7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
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.
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 58 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-12-13 · Suspension · 90,240 mi“i purchased a vehicle used and the dealer committed fraud by not disclose previous accidents and or required previously know repairs. engine light came on and the vehicle cannot be driven. only had it 5 days and less than 100 miles driven. dealer admits he knew about issues in email. documents provided herein…”
2019-08-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 144,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki xl7. while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false information erroneously, indicating that there was no fuel in the fuel tank. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 144,000.…”
2015-09-13 · Air Bags · 55,000 mi“service air bag service light comes on and goes off. passenger air bag light comes on and goes off regardless of weight on the passenger seat. since suzuki is out of business, i took it to my trusted mechanic. he said he didn't want to even look at it. air bags are very expensive and he did not want to be responsible for it. take it to a dealer…”
2012-07-05 · Structure:body · 29,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki xl7. while driving approximately 30 mph ,the hood suddenly flew open. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the strut that held the hood up was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 29,500. …”
2010-11-03 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 33,000 mi“i have a 2009 suzuki xl7 with 33,000 miles on it. the first cold day of the year my check tire pressure lite cam on. i went to a local time pump and set the tire pressure on one two of the tires, when i inflated the third tire the stem broke off and my tire deflated. i then completed a visual inspection of the fourth tire and found that is was crac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.