31 of the 207 complaints about the 2007 Suzuki XL7 are about the fuel system — 15% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 112,500 miles.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11714696 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #11524854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
NHTSA complaint #11423224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BECAME AWARE THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING FUEL NEARBY THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 223,000.
NHTSA complaint #11414429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE'S A RECALL FOR FUEL LEAKS AT FUEL PUMP (LINES CRACK). WAS INFORMED RECALL HAD BEEN PREFORMED ALREADY. SO I GUESS THEY USED ANOTHER FAULTY FUEL PUMP. SO WHAT CAN I DO NOW? JUST GOT THE CAR A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. AND COULD SMELL GAS. UNKNOWN EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #11279420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2007 SUZUKI XL7 AWD. RECALL OIL LEAKING IN DRIVEWAY, CAN RESULT FIRE. IT'S A TOTAL MESS OIL LEAK IN DRIVEWAY!
NHTSA complaint #11245273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD ANY FUEL AND HER HUSBAND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V597000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB TYLER TOYOTA (7201 PENSACOLA BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505, 850-941-7608) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11141910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUMES COMING INSIDE TRUCK FROM THE GAS CAUSING INHALATION AND DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE. NO LEAKAGE. EVEN WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED OFF, THE SMELL OF GAS IS STILL STRONG. FEAR OF EXPLOSION.
NHTSA complaint #11122913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER (SUZUKI DEPOT, 936 E 3RD ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701, (800) 338-9208) WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V597000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE PART WAS STILL AVAILABLE AND IF THERE WAS A DEALER THAT COULD PROVIDE THE REPLACEMENT PART. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11081891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTUPLE PROBLEMS INCLUDING STRONGEST ODOR OF FUEL, STABILITY CONTROL AND DELIVERING FUEL INTO THE SYSTEM AS GAS PADDLE PRESSED FOR MOVING/SPEED. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11062565 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DOES NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPG. IT JERKS AND HESITATES WHEN DRIVING. HAD IT PUT ON MACHINE, IT SAYS IT WAS THE FUEL CAP. REPLACED THE FUEL CAP, STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT. GOING TO TAKE IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN DRIVING, IT HAS APPROX 170K MILES.
NHTSA complaint #11041167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT IS A LEMON!! I BOUGHT MY SUZUKI 2 YEARS AGO USED AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THE TIMING CHAIN REPLACED. AFTER I GET GAS IT SPUTTERS AND STRUGGLES STARTING. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED. EVENTUALLY IT JUST STOPS RUNNING. I COULD NOT DRIVE MY SUZUKI MOST OF THE WINTER BECAUSE OF THAT AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO FIX IT. THE SUNROOF AND WINDSHIELD LEAK. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT A COUPLE OF TIMES AND IT IS STILL LEAKING. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THE TURN SIGNAL DOESN'T WORK. NOW MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. IT IS STUCK AT 80 WHEN IT IS PARKED AND THEN GOES UP FROM THERE WHEN I AM DRIVING IT. WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE IS GOING TO STOP WORKING. I AM SO FRUSTRATED, THERE ARE TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS UNSAFE!
NHTSA complaint #11022770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
NHTSA complaint #11013996 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START AND THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #10969533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL PUMP DEFECTIVE. FIRE HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10781051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #10731768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK AND A SLOW LEAK WERE DISCOVERED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10731832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND MY TRUCK STARTED JERKING AND LOOSING POWER. SO I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE PLACE THAT I'M FINANCING IT FROM THEIR MECHANIC CHECKED IT OUT AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE BATTERY.SO I BOUGHT A BATTERY. IT RAN GOOD SO I DECIDED TO TAKE IT A LITTLE BIT FURTHER AND IT DONE THE SAME THING SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM AGAIN YESTERDAY THEY TELL ME THAT THEY ARE BUSY AND THEY CAN'T GET TO IT UNTIL TODAY. I'VE MISSED 3 DAYS OF WORK BECAUSE OF THEIR FALSE ANSWERS.I DON'T WANT TO BE STRANDED ON THE ROAD OR FOR MY TRUCK TO CATCH ON FIRE BECAUSE THEY CAN'T GET IT FIXED LIKE THEY SUPPOSE TO IF I CAN'T GET TO WORK THEY CAN'T GET PAID AND THEY WILL BE READY TO REPO IT.
NHTSA complaint #10671539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY VEHICLE HAD THE INITIAL ISSUE OF THE GAS LEAK ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. MY HEAT STOPPED WORKING IN 2010 AND NOW WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED FOR GAS, IT WON'T RESTART NORMALLY, HAVE TO TWIST THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED. ANY RECALLS THAT WOULD EXPLAIN ANY OF THESE ISSUES?
NHTSA complaint #10660057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THIS CAR IS SPILLING FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP AND THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE CAR AND CAN END UP IN A FATALITY.
NHTSA complaint #10653021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE WAS NEWLY PURCHASED IN 2007 FROM SUZUKI DEALERSHIP. GRINDING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL AFTER 6MONTHS..TOLD THAT IT IS RUBBER RUBBING AGAINST RUBBER. ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER HAVING A PROBLEM WITH STARTING CAR AFTER FUELING. CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND TIRE WEAR.
NHTSA complaint #10651914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN PUT GAS IN DOESN'T START HAS TO HOLD GAS PEDAL DOWN.. DRIVING ON HI WAY GOING 70MPH ON INTERSTATE 69. HAD TO COME TO ABRUPT STOP TRUCK SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START FOR FEW MINUTES IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY . THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR.AND SOMETIMES WHEN SPEEDING UP IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING.THERES OTHER STUFF BUT NOT TOO MAJOR AS THESE ARE.
NHTSA complaint #10637589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHEN I FILL UP MY TANK MY VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE STARTING AND ALSO MAKES A NOISE WHILE STARTING.THE TEMPERATURE GAGE NO LONGER WORKS AND THE BLINKER HANDLE HAS TO BE MANUALLY TURN OFF AFTER TURNING.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHATS GOING ON.THIS SUV NOW HAS 95,000 MILES LOVE IT BUT AM CONCERNED IS THIS A PRICEY REPAIR.NEED TO KNOW IF THERE'S ANY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE.A CONCERNED OWNER.
NHTSA complaint #10593970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2007 SUZUKI XL7. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE/SHE DIDN'T RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE, UNTIL FIVE YEARS LATER, FOLLOWING SUZUKI'S TESTING THAT A DEFECT EXISTED. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE MATTER INVESTIGATED AND IMPOSE FINES AGAINST GENERAL MOTORS, SUZUKI AND BOSCH, DUE TO THEIR INTENTIONAL CONCEALMENT AND UNTIMELY DELAY AT ISSUING A RECALL. UPDATED 11/18/13 UPDATED 11/25/13
NHTSA complaint #10551306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 16,000 MILES B/C OF WARPING & THE AIRBAGS BEGINNING TO RELEASE. THEN, NOT 1 TIME BUT 3 TIMES THE VISOR ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT 26,900 MILES I REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE GEAR SHIFT, A/C & RADIO ASSEMBLY & THIS HAD TO BE REPLACED. I REPORTED COMPLAINTS OF HEARING A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WHEN DRIVING & THEY STATED THAT IT WAS JUST RUBBER RUBBING UP AGAINST RUBBER. AFTER 30,000 MILES I TOOK IT BACK & COMPLAINED & THEY SAID IT WAS MY STEERING COLUMN & PIN THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED & MY WARRANTY FOR THAT PART WAS GONE OFF. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR WHEN I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS THE CAR WOULD NOT CRANK PROPERLY & IT RAN RUFF AFTER PUTTING GAS IN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED CHAIN ASSEMBLY, TENSIONERS, TIMING CHAIN, PURGE VALVE & ETC. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE A/C & HEAT WHEN I TURNED ON THE AIR WITH THE CONTROL HEAT WOULD BLOW OUT. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT & THAT THEY FOUND NOTHING. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR BATTERY & THE MECHANICS SAID THE BATTERY WAS FINE BUT I KEPT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED SO I REPLACED THE BATTERY & THE BATTERY TERMINALS. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED & STILL OCCURS. MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP B/C THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO SLUDGE IN MY OIL EVEN AFTER HAVING MY CAR SERVICED BY A SUZUKI DEALERSHIP SINCE BUYING THE CAR NEW. I HAVE REPORTED COMPLAINTS TO SUZUKI HEADQUARTERS BUT THEY DON'T CARE. I THINK THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND A LEMON & PEOPLE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR INVESTING IN SUCH A DEFECTIVE CAR. I HAVE PAID OFF THE SUZUKI & IT IS NOT WORTH TRADING B/C I CAN'T GET ANYTHING FOR IT SO PLEASE HELP CONSUMERS GET THEIR MONEY BACK B/C SUZUKI CAN HAVE THIS SUV BACK.
NHTSA complaint #10534408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V597000 (FUEL SYSTEM) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10521104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL BEING EMITTED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V597000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10514840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE ARE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY 2007 XL-7. MOST RECENTLY IT'S BEEN THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRES COMING FROM EITHER THE STEERING COLUMN OR UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHICH I WILL NEED TO GET INSPECTED ASAP. I READ ONE OTHER COMPLAINT POSTED ON 2/29/12 STATING THE SAME PROBLEM OF SMELLING BURNING WIRES WHICH ENDED IN THE VEHICLE BEING ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND THE FAMILY RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES. I'VE ALREADY HAD A SO CALLED TUNE-UP FROM THE LOCAL DEALER ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO, BUT I NOW HAVE ISSUES STARTING THE VEHICLE WHEN I GET GAS. I HAVE TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES IN ORDER TO START THE SUV AND THEN IT'S A ROUGH IDLE UNTIL I START DRIVING. I GET THE OIL CHANGE REGULARLY, BUT WAS TOLD ON THE LAST OIL CHANGE THE I NEEDED A NEW OIL PAN GASKET BECAUSE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE PAN. I ALSO HAD MY BRAKES CHECKED 2 YEARS AGO AND WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT I HAVE UNEVEN BRAKE PADS DUE TO THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS ENGAGING INCORRECTLY OR ON ONE SIDE OF THE ROTORS. IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE CALIPERS, GET NEW BRAKE PADS AND TURN THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT, IT WOULD COST ME $400+ PER THE MECHANIC WHICH I FELT WAS RIDICULOUS. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF FAULTY BRAKE CALIPERS ON A VEHICLE UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE AS I BOUGHT MY XL-7 NEW IN 2007 AND THE BRAKE INSPECTION WAS BETWEEN 2009 - 2010. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ONE YEAR TO THE POINT WHERE I NOW HAVE A SCRATCH ON MY WINDSHIELD. I LIKE THE STYLE OF THE XL-7 AND IT'S HORSE POWER AND IT'S NOT FAILED ME ON LONG ROAD TRIPS, BUT THE RECENT ISSUE AND PAST ISSUES ARE VERY TROUBLESOME. I'M VERY CLOSE TO PAYING MY SUV OFF AND NO LONGER HAVE THE WARRANTY SO I HAVE SOME DECISIONS TO MAKE ON WHETHER I SHOULD INVEST THE MONEY OR GET RID OF IT. A RECALL ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED WHEN CONSIDERING ALL THE PAST COMPLAINTS. BY THE WAY, THE DEALER I PURCHASED MY XL-7 FROM NO LONGER EXIST.
NHTSA complaint #10514437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE ARE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY 2007 XL-7. MOST RECENTLY IT'S BEEN THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRES COMING FROM EITHER THE STEERING COLUMN OR UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHICH I WILL NEED TO GET INSPECTED ASAP. I READ ONE OTHER COMPLAINT POSTED ON 2/29/12 STATING THE SAME PROBLEM OF SMELLING BURNING WIRES WHICH ENDED IN THE VEHICLE BEING ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND THE FAMILY RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES. I'VE ALREADY HAD A SO CALLED TUNE-UP FROM THE LOCAL DEALER ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO, BUT I NOW HAVE ISSUES STARTING THE VEHICLE WHEN I GET GAS. I HAVE TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES IN ORDER TO START THE SUV AND THEN IT'S A ROUGH IDLE UNTIL I START DRIVING. I GET THE OIL CHANGE REGULARLY, BUT WAS TOLD ON THE LAST OIL CHANGE THAT I NEEDED A NEW OIL PAN GASKET BECAUSE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE PAN. I ALSO HAD MY BRAKES CHECKED 2 YEARS AGO AND WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT I HAVE UNEVEN BRAKE PADS DUE TO THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS ENGAGING INCORRECTLY OR ON ONE SIDE OF THE ROTORS. IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE CALIPERS, GET NEW BRAKE PADS AND TURN THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT, IT WOULD COST ME $400+ PER THE MECHANIC WHICH I FELT WAS RIDICULOUS. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF FAULTY BRAKE CALIPERS ON A VEHICLE BELOW 5 YEARS OF AGE AS I BOUGHT MY XL-7 NEW IN 2007 AND THE BRAKE INSPECTION WAS BETWEEN 2009 AND 2010. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ONE YEAR TO THE POINT WHERE I NOW HAVE A SCRATCH ON MY WINDSHIELD. I LIKE THE STYLE OF THE XL-7 AND ITS HORSE POWER AND IT' HAS NOT FAILED ME ON LONG ROAD TRIPS, BUT THE RECENT ISSUE AND PAST ISSUES ARE VERY TROUBLESOME. I'M VERY CLOSE TO PAYING MY SUV OFF AND NO LONGER HAVE THE WARRANTY SO I HAVE SOME DECISIONS TO MAKE ON WHETHER I SHOULD INVEST THE MONEY OR GET RID OF IT. A RECALL ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED WHEN CONSIDERING ALL THE PAST COMPLAINTS. BY THE WAY, THE DEALER I PURCHASED MY XL-7 FROM NO LONGER EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10514447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE FUEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING FUEL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V597000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10514529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.