2008 Suzuki XL7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL7 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki XL7. That ranks 2nd out of 9 XL7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (25 complaints, 34%), typically at around 61,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 74owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 25 | 34% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 19 | 26% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 19% | 90,925 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 14% | 75,136 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 12% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 9% | 41,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 8% | 99,187 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | 118,374 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | 90,925 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% | 110,649 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | 33,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 18,112 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 39,556 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 18,112 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Suzuki XL7 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Suzuki XL7.
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.
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…
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…
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…
My gas gauge and mph gauge will go from reading correctly to saying to mph will jump all the way to 100. My gas will go from full to half within just a few miles then it will jump to way past full or way past empty.
The vehicle timing is off, due to faulty timing equipment. Why is this not a recall?
Other Suzuki XL7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XL7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 74 | 0 |
| 2007 XL7 | 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 2008 Suzuki XL7?
Owners most often report steering, engine, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki XL7?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.