2007 SUZUKI XL7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
207
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 SUZUKI XL7
The 2007 SUZUKI XL7 has received a total of 207 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (28 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (23 complaints), and Air Bags (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7, potentially affecting up to 3,751 vehicles.
Recall 12V597000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 2,830 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 07V277000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 921 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7
207 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 months ago, airbag light on, clock flashing after going over a bump with my 240lb ass in the passenger seat. We got home, turned the car off, restarted it and it went through the power-up self test I guess and the fault cleared itself. The other day it started up again, no bump but still had the fat guy in the seat. I noticed that I only saw this issue referring to 2004 model xl7s. I've looked and haven't seen 2003s, or 2005s. The TSB for this issue ONLY refers to 2004 models and says that this is the updated part number 86605-53JA1. If you look at this site that has them in stock: [XXX] It says that part fits 2004-2006. I found the published date for the TSB somewhere online as 12/2004 so they apparently knew the problem early, made an update/change and moved on. Probably changing the design sometime mid-year 04? I don't like the idea of spending $1400 for a part. So, I checked [XXX] and found a nice passenger seat from a 2005 locally for about $75 in a boneyard. Does anyone have any advice why swapping in a 2005 seat (or just the base if the color is wrong, whatever) is a bad idea? Does anyone know if there has to be any special dealer magic/ calibration/ etc done if I put this in myself? I haven't yet had the time to pull the seat out of the car, flip it over and check things out. But I'm not super hopeful that I can fix whatever this sensor is since nobody else has posted anything in the last 13 years. Thanks for your interest. VIN [XXX] For reference, Here's the text from the TSB And there is no recall information at Home | National Highway Traffic Safety Admin INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 presumably completed, the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact then stated on the same day while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the cabin of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The contact then notified the dealer of the failure, but the contact was denied service. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crank shaft position sensor was faulty. The contact stated that she previously had the vehicle diagnosed by a different independent mechanic and was informed that the engine was not getting fuel when the vehicle was started. The contact was informed that the fuel pump module assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall was completed, and further repairs would be at the expense of the owner. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.
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 independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure was with the pressure line attached to the fuel pump which leaked and cracked. The mechanic installed a seal into the crack of the fuel pump to temporarily repair the failure. The mechanic recommended that the fuel pump be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.
Safety Rating for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 SUZUKI XL7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SI-0012-R — ENGINE
SUZUKI: TIMING CHAIN SERVICE KITS ARE AVAILABLE. THE PURPOSE OF THE KITS ARE TO PROVIDE PARTS NEEDED IN ORDER TO SERVICE TIMING CHAINS THAT HAVE STRETCHED. *JS
TSB-39-08258 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
SUZUKI: THE TURN SIGNAL AND LAMPS ON TRAILER STAY ON OR INOPERATIVE DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF LAMP RELAYS. MODEL 2007 XL7. *PE
TS-05-12099 — AIR BAGS
SUZUKI: TECHNICIANS MAY ENCOUNTER AN INTERMITTENT OR CURRENT AIR BAG LIGHT ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0014, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET IN THE SDM (SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE). CONNECTOR(S) MAY BE FOUND LOOSE, MISSING, OR BROKEN AT THE...
TS 10 04048 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSFER CASE. UP TO VIN 2S3DA5179883 (MFG DATE 12/21/07). *NJ
TS03 01108R — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON, WITH DTC B0081 SYMPTOM CODE [OF] (PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM ERRATIC). *NJ
0312117 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, WITH DTC B0081 SYMPTOM CODE )OF) PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM ERRATIC. *NJ
1803277 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK (INLET CONTROL VALVE) INSPECTION (CAMPAIGN 99-KIT). *KB
1803167 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK (INLET CONTROL VALVE) INSPECTION (CAMPAIGN 99-KIT). *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 SUZUKI XL7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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