2005 Suzuki XL-7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL-7 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki XL-7. That ranks 7th out of 9 XL-7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (4 complaints, 22%), typically at around 38,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 22% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 17% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 11% | 1,125 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 6% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 32,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Suzuki XL-7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Problem: Suzuki is recalling certain model year model year 2006 grand vitara and model year 2005-2006 xl-7 vehicles. The tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the power steering pump and air conditioner compressor (if equipped) has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate and pieces of the pulley can break off.
Risk: Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off and resulting in the driver needing increased effort to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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.
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.
Traffic crash where the vehicle overturned several times. All damage to front and drivers side. Both people ejected from a vehicle. No airbag deployment. Vehicle estimated to be over 50 mph. Vehicle was totaled. *tr
Air bag light stays on, and the clock keep flashing, they saying it is sensor under passenger seat need to replace, the is safety issue, suzuki need to do recall on all these problem. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the rear middle row seat belt failed to retract making it impossible to buckle the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The seat belts…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki xl-7. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph and attempting a turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to control the rapid acceleration and crashed into four other vehicles. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki xl-7. The contact stated that the rear second row seat belts could not be retracted or fastened due to the seat belt material becoming shredded. The vehicle was taken to a local auto-body dealer to have the seat belts and retracting system replaced. The vehicle…
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 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 XL-7 | 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 2005 Suzuki XL-7?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.