Major Problems with 2008 Suzuki XL7 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Suzuki XL7

2008 Suzuki XL7 BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 31000 miles

2008 Suzuki XL7 DOOR Mileage: 18112 miles

2008 Suzuki XL7 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Mileage: 32000 miles

Browse 2008 Suzuki XL7 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ENGINE and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Suzuki XL7 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
STEERING
power steering wheel hard to control. power steering wheel makes noise. power steering fluid gets very low. needs to be...
23
~ 55304 miles
ENGINE
was told that i was hearing a noise that wasn't there when the rack n pinion started to fail. and...
16
~ 84092 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
initially stability control off warning message light lit up after starting engine--once every couple of weeks--message disappeared w/i 5 seconds....
14
~ 74232 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this vehicle has the cabin air intake located about 7 inches from the exhaust manifold under the hood directly behind...
8
~ 35625 miles
AIR BAGS
check engine light code: p008 (validated through a local parts store) air bag sensor light tire sensor light all are
6
~ 51917 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. the contact stated that the struts that held the rear trunk hatch...
5
~ 39800 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
while driving 20 miles per hour on an icy road the service traction control service stability control service awd and...
4
~ 93662 miles
POWER TRAIN
initially stability control off warning message light lit up after starting engine--once every couple of weeks--message disappeared w/i 5 seconds....
4
~ 61481 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
fuel leak and fuel pump fail no reading even tank full dealer told no problem and make unauthorized charge from...
3
~ 103625 miles
STRUCTURE
to begin my moonroof leaked into the overhead lights in the cabin any time i washed the car. had to...
3
~ 52560 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. the contact stated the accelerator pedal became stuck and he had to place...
3
~ 6037 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
runaway suzuki 2008/xl7 would not stop full engine rev from 50 to 90+ in few seconds. both feet on brakes...
3
~ 75278 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
last month in august my husband stayed in the car while i ran into store out of habit i locked...
2
~ 2500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
well the sunroof has started to leak into the driver side and this is when it rains. i've been having...
1
~ 61000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
this vehicle has the cabin air intake located about 7 inches from the exhaust manifold under the hood directly behind...
1
~ 43000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
check engine light code: p008 (validated through a local parts store) air bag sensor light tire sensor light all are
1
WHEELS
check engine light code: p008 (validated through a local parts store) air bag sensor light tire sensor light all are
1
TIRES
driving on i 86 near the elmira ny airport and the tire alert sensor on dash panel showed low air...
1
~ 35000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i too have 2008 xl7 that required service due to engine light coming on with ticking noise. i too was...
1
~ 20600 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. the contact stated that while driving or if the engine was idle the...
1
~ 47000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. the contact stated the accelerator pedal became stuck and he had to place...
1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. while driving approximately 2 mph the contact attempted to park the vehicle and...
1
~ 22000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
power steering wheel hard to control. power steering wheel makes noise. power steering fluid gets very low. needs to be...
1
~ 62000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. the contact started the vehicle and the gears would not shift into reverse....
1
~ 75136 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
initially stability control off warning message light lit up after starting engine--once every couple of weeks--message disappeared w/i 5 seconds....
1
~ 45000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
was told that i was hearing a noise that wasn't there when the rack n pinion started to fail. and...
1
~ 18112 miles
SEAT BELTS
was told that i was hearing a noise that wasn't there when the rack n pinion started to fail. and...
1
~ 18112 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
was told that i was hearing a noise that wasn't there when the rack n pinion started to fail. and...
1
~ 18112 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
side airbags malfunction. *tr...
1
~ 10124 miles

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