no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
2007 Suzuki XL7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 138 owner complaints about the 2007 Suzuki XL7, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Suzuki XL7 has problems
138 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Steering
28Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
20Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
9Engine and engine cooling
8Electronic stability control (ESC)
8Fuel system, gasoline
4312 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 28 | 0 |
| Air bags | 28 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 2 |
| Engine | 20 | 1 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 43 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 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
Visibility: 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…
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.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
59kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 27 steering complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles23under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 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
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Suzuki XL7 safety ratings
2007 Suzuki XL7 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What XL7 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE SPEEDOMETER ON THE CAR DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY IF AT ALL WHEN DRIVING AS WELL AS THE THE FUEL GAUGE. THE CAR STARTED IT'S DINGY NOISE AS IF THE KEY IS ALWAYS IN THE IGNITION (WHEN OFF) OR A DOOR IS AJAR. IT WON'T SHUT OFF WHEN DRIVING OR WHEN TURNED AND IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THIS CAR HAS HAD…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
I WENT TO TURN LEFT THIS EVENING DEPARTING OFF OF A SHARP TURN AND THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. MEANWHILE, ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE CAME FLYING AROUND THE TURN AND BARELY MISSED HITTING ME. IT TOOK MUCH ARM MUSCLE BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME. THIS IS OUR ONLY FAMILY…
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