NHTSA Data Explorer

Suzuki XL-7

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

453

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

78

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

27

Crashes

38

Fires

13

Top reported issues — Suzuki XL-7

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Reporting mechanism

155

Condition issue

137

Safety restraint issue

128

Operating state

108

Noise

83

Fluid issue

50

Steering behavior

48

Engine behavior

36

Thermal issue

32

Driver assistance issue

29

Safety restraint behavior

28

Braking behavior

27

Performance issue

23

Vibration/harshness

22

Access/entry issue

21

Infotainment behavior

21

Electrical issue

20

Smell

20

HVAC behavior

15

Starting behavior

15

Recent change

13

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Ride/handling behavior

10

Lighting behavior

6

Wiper/washer behavior

6

Powering on/off behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Jan 31, 2026


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.

2007 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Dec 7, 2023


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 after going over a bump with my 240lb ass in the passenger seat. We got home, turned the car off, restarted it and it went through the power-up self test…

2008 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Jul 10, 2023


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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

2007 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Jun 1, 2023


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 residence and parked. The contact then stated on the same day while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the…

2007 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Mar 16, 2023


Heating Cooling system stopped working. Can not change from heat to cool or from vent to floor to defrost Mechanics can not find issue

2003 SUZUKI XL-7

Filed Aug 4, 2022


The contact owns a 2003 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The failure also occurred right after starting the vehicle. During the failure, the vehicle lost braking and power steering functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted to a stop and she was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, several unknown warning lights illuminated off and on during…

2008 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Feb 1, 2022


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 repair to cover any charges at another shop to get repaired at the cost they charge.

2008 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Jul 30, 2021


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 check engine light after I put the second engine in! In less than a year!!!

2007 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Jul 2, 2021


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 that the failure was with the pressure line attached to the fuel pump which leaked and cracked. The mechanic installed a seal into the crack of the…

2007 SUZUKI XL7

Filed Apr 29, 2021


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 WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.