no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE BELT, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF AND RESULTING IN THE DRIVER NEEDING…
2005 Suzuki XL7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2005 Suzuki XL7, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Suzuki XL7 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Interior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, electric
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
66 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Interior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Suzuki XL7 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Disc: rotor
Risk. THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other XL7 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XL7 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XL7 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE RAPID ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO FOUR OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND THEN INTO REVERSE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL7. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE DRIVE POSITION INDICATOR WAS NOT ENGAGED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER HOUSE AND CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE AND VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED…
Own a 2005 XL7?
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