2007 Suzuki XL7 recalls and problems

The 2007 Suzuki XL7 has 2 recalls and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2007 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 9 XL7 model years — the most of any year.

2recalls

138complaints

0crashes

3fires

2injuries

74,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Fuel System

Dec 20, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V597000 · 2,830 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy & notes

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.

Suzuki's campaign recall number is NZ. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Visibility

Jun 14, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V277000 · 921 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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 & notes

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.

Suzuki recall nos. Ku and kw.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine29

Electronic Stability Control8

Visibility8

Unknown or other6

Vehicle Speed Control6

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007 vs. other Suzuki XL7 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Suzuki XL7 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2007 Suzuki XL7, the latest from Dec 20, 2012 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki XL7?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (31), engine (29), air bags (28). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.