2004 Suzuki XL-7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL-7 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki XL-7. That ranks 3rd out of 9 XL-7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (27 complaints, 60%), typically at around 58,200 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 45owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Suzuki XL-7 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 60% | 58,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 13% | 10,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 13% | 120 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 7% | 120 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 8,560 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 120 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 120 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Suzuki XL-7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
Risk: The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on november 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed.
Risk: If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. In the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. Owner notification began on january 5, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bought this vehicle from original owner. After noticing some issues & looking back over carfax, repair report, & recalls online, i called suzuki. Gave the vin# and was told a recall was done in 2004 by dealer. When asked about the other recalls, she said there was no other recalls. All paperwork i…
Recall 03v51200 affected part of the 2004 xl7 but not those produced after 6/13/2003. The latter vehicles have the same problem with the accelerater cable sticking. On march 18, 2017 my wife's cable got stuck and her vehicle almost rear ended a diesel truck on highway 99 south in sacramento, ca. If…
ABOVE AREA WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO ENTER THE REST OF THE VIN. # ----[redacted]? MAKE AND MODEL WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON THIS CHART? I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM SAID-BUSINESS OWNER OF B & R AUTO BODY AND REPAIR. THEY CLAIMED IT TO BE THEIR BUSINESS VEHICLE? I KNEW THERE WERE ISSUE AND I TOOK CARE OF…
Going on a small trip, and my passenger, a rather large man, sat in pass front seat, and the airbag light came on the dashboard, and the clock started flashing. Brought to braintree toyota, nearest dealership that worked on suzukis, and they were able to recalibrate under pass seat, reset, and all…
After a snow storm we got into our vehicle and started it to warm it up. The airbag light wouldn't go off and the display on the stereo flashed continuously. From this point on, these displays continue to stay on at all times. After checking with the deal and suzuki, we were told that the passenger…
Other Suzuki XL-7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XL-7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 XL-7 | 74 | 0 |
| 2007 XL-7 | 138 | 2 |
| 2006 XL-7 | 28 | 2 |
| 2005 XL-7 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 | 45 | 2 |
| 2003 XL-7 | 24 | 2 |
| 2002 XL-7 | 35 | 2 |
| 2001 XL-7 | 13 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki XL-7?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki XL-7?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL-7 model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.