2009 Suzuki XL7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 13, 2019 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XL7 years
Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Suzuki XL7. That ranks 9th out of 9 XL7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Suzuki XL7
2007-2009 Suzuki XL7 photographed in Laurel, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Suzuki XL7 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~55,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~144,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~90,240 mi
Structure1 · ~29,500 mi
Suspension1 · ~90,240 mi
Tires1 · ~33,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags120%55,000——
Fuel/propulsion System120%144,000——
Power Train120%90,240——
Structure120%29,500——
Suspension120%90,240——
Tires120%33,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2010: 1201012012: 1201212015: 1201512019: 220192

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Suzuki XL7 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.

I purchased a vehicle used and the dealer committed fraud by not disclose previous accidents and or required previously know repairs. Engine light came on and the vehicle cannot be driven. Only had it 5 days and less than 100 miles driven. Dealer admits he knew about issues in email. Documents…

Power Train · received Dec 13, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11288850

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki xl7. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false information erroneously, indicating that there was no fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 14, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11243881

Service air bag service light comes on and goes off. Passenger air bag light comes on and goes off regardless of weight on the passenger seat. Since suzuki is out of business, i took it to my trusted mechanic. He said he didn't want to even look at it. Air bags are very expensive and he did not…

Air Bags · received Sep 13, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10763408

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki xl7. While driving approximately 30 mph ,the hood suddenly flew open. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the strut that held the hood up was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Structure · received Jul 5, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10464345

I have a 2009 suzuki xl7 with 33,000 miles on it. The first cold day of the year my check tire pressure lite cam on. I went to a local time pump and set the tire pressure on one two of the tires, when i inflated the third tire the stem broke off and my tire deflated. I then completed a visual…

Tires · received Nov 3, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10363896

Other Suzuki XL7 years

← 2008 XL7

YearComplaintsRecalls
200950
2008 XL7740
2007 XL71382
2006 XL7282
2005 XL7182
2004 XL7452
2003 XL7242
2002 XL7352
2001 XL7132

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki XL7?

Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Suzuki XL7?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.