KnownCarProblems2006 Suzuki XL7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki XL7, most often about the air bags (36% of complaints, typically around 60,500 miles). It is 5th of 9 XL7 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2006 Suzuki XL7 problems
Air bags
10 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Air bag light came on all of a sudden, this effects my passenger air bag warning system also. I took the vehicle to a Suzuki service department and was told it was not covered by my warranty service contract, I call my extended warranty co. And they said it was not covered also. This is an airbag sensor malfunction…
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and they advised her that the ocm sensor in the front passenger seat would need replacing. The vehicle was not…
Steering
5 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki XL7. The driver was traveling 35 MPH when she heard an unusual noise in the steering wheel. The contact was not able to maintain control of the vehicle as the steering failed and crashed into a tree. She sustained injuries to her arms, neck, and stomach. The front passenger sustained…
I was leaving the parking lot and noticed some excessive movement in the steering wheel. It felt like it didn't respond to what I want it to do. I took the car to the dealer and they told me that the steering wheel was coming out, the bolt that holds the steering wheel to the column was loose. My car is a Suzuki 2006…
Engine
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: engine.
After coming to a full stop in traffic behind another vehicle, attempt normal acceleration to continue in traffic flow. Vehicle speed then stalls at under 25 MPH with rpms greater than 3.5 and engine roaring. Pulled over to curb and parked. With vehicle in park , revved engine to over come stall. When taking vehicle…
: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH under normal road conditions, the engine stalled. The vehicle would not accelerate faster than 25 MPH after depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who was not able to identify the cause. Updated 12/28/06.
Transmission
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
After coming to a full stop in traffic behind another vehicle, attempt normal acceleration to continue in traffic flow. Vehicle speed then stalls at under 25 MPH with rpms greater than 3.5 and engine roaring. Pulled over to curb and parked. With vehicle in park , revved engine to over come stall. When taking vehicle…
Brakes
3 complaints · 11%Tl contact owns a 2006 Suzuki xl-7. Whenever the contact depressed the brake pedal, she heard a severe grinding sound coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the front brakes on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. Approximately three months…
Electrical
3 complaints · 11%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Suzuki XL7 recalls
Steering: 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 increased effort to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Full defect summary
Suzuki is recalling certain model year model year 2006 grand vitara and model year 2005-2006 xl-7 vehicles. The tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the power steering pump and air conditioner compressor (if equipped) has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate and pieces of the pulley can break off.
Brakes: rotor
Risk: The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on november 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Suzuki XL7
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki XL7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (10 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles); steering (5 complaints); engine (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki XL7 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 9, 2010 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Suzuki XL7?
- It is 5th of 9 XL7 model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.