37 of the 332 complaints filed about the Suzuki XL7 are about the fuel system — 11% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2007.
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11%
Share of all complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 lock unlock I have 14 different error codes on my check engine light after I put the second engine in! In less than a year!!!
NHTSA complaint #11427124 — 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 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 MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
NHTSA complaint #11243881 — 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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #10904827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED THAT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES PRIOR THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES, AS THE TIMING CHAINS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH A WARRANTY THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT VARIOUS ISSUES THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF TAKING IT OFF THE LOT, YET THE DEALER REFUSES TO CORRECT ANY ISSUES. WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON ROUTE 65 IN MID JANUARY, THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND BUCK, WHILE LOOSING SPEED. I PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TURNED IT OFF, WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. I LET THE VEHICLE SIT, HAVING TO THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BE DIAGNOSED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE. AFTER GETTING A SECOND OPINION, I FOUND THAT THE TIMING CHAINS WERE PROBABLY THE ISSUE. I BEGAN TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE ITSELF AND FOUND THAT THE TIMING CHAINS WERE CHANGED AT 97K. NOW I AM STUCK WITH PAYING ON A DEFECTIVE UNSAFE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10850687 — 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
FUEL LEAK AND FUEL PUMP FAIL NO READING EVEN TANK FULL DEALER TOLD NO PROBLEM AND MAKE UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE FROM ME AND FROM FACTORY FOR FIX THE FUEL PUMP BUT NOT TRUE WHEN WENT BACK REFUSE TO FIXED AND THE WAY BACK NOTICED FIRE ON THE LEFT WE GOT CONTROLLED BY HELP FROM OTHER DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS LUCKY THAT HAPEN WHEN TRAFICE WAS SO SLOW
NHTSA complaint #10759862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.