2007 Suzuki XL7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL7 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki XL7. That is the most of any XL7 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (28 complaints, 20%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 138owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 | 28 | 20% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 28 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 17% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 14% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 20 | 14% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 7% | 74,056 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 7% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 6% | 101,683 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 6% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 5% | 46,883 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 4% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4% | 60,350 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 4% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | 121,897 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 96,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 62,241 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 223,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Suzuki XL7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: American Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; and manufactured June 13, 2006, through December 22, 2006. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: American Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact American Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace any glass (windshield, liftgate glass, or the side stationary glass) that was installed incorrectly.the recall began on july 10, 2007. Owners may 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.
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.
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…
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…
Heating Cooling system stopped working. Can not change from heat to cool or from vent to floor to defrost Mechanics can not find issue
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…
Other Suzuki XL7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XL7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 XL7 | 74 | 0 |
| 2007 | 138 | 2 |
| 2006 XL7 | 28 | 2 |
| 2005 XL7 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 XL7 | 45 | 2 |
| 2003 XL7 | 24 | 2 |
| 2002 XL7 | 35 | 2 |
| 2001 XL7 | 13 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki XL7?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki XL7?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Suzuki XL7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL7 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.