KnownCarProblems2008 Suzuki XL7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki XL7, most often about the steering (34% of complaints, typically around 61,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about XL7 model year since 2000.
Complaints74
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1
Most common 2008 Suzuki XL7 problems
Steering
25 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, rack and pinion.
Power steering wheel hard to control. Power steering wheel makes noise. Power steering fluid gets very low. Needs to be refilled very often. I have been informed on the NHTSA website that there is a recall for the vehicle Suzuki XL7 2006. The recall is #10v250000 steering hydraulic power assist-pump potential unit…
The steering wheel makes a rubbing sound when turning back and forth. I had it fixed once while still under warranty. Went away for a while but now I'm at 101,000 miles and it's back. Unfortunately I'm not under warranty anymore, so this repair will have to be out of pocket. Disappointed, had I known that I was…
Engine
22 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Check engine light illuminated and was told by our local garage the timing chain needed to be replaced. Needed special tools to do the job, so we had to take it to a former Suzuki dealer that still had specialty tools and had it fixed for $2200. Former dealership said this is a common problem with these cars. Also…
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki XL7. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Stability control
14 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles.
Lost steering while driving,became very hard to steer. Cost $2300 to repair. Said defect started as steering rack and caused metal to go throughout the system and take out the pump also. Abs/trac control/stability lights among others come on and loose AWD. Sunroof leak and paint peeling. Steering was lost again while…
While driving 20 miles per hour on an icy road the service traction control, service stability control, service AWD, and reduced engine power lights came on. The engine seized and surged and my brakes were inoperable. The vehicle slid and fishtailed. I regained control of the vehicle after a few seconds and pushed the…
Electrical
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Suzuki XL7. The contact started the vehicle and the gears would not shift into reverse. The air bag and the engine light illuminated on the dashboard. She attempted to moved the gear shift around but it would not move. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised the contact…
All system warning lights are on. Not sure if there is a problem or not. The electrical stability control, check engine, ABS, and etc.
Body and structure
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Well the sunroof has started to leak into the driver side and this is when it rains. I've been having this issue over a year now and same issues from Suzuki states they can't help me cause its not in warranty and I explained to them it's a known issue when I research it and I told them there is needing to be a recall…
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that the struts that held the rear trunk hatch in place failed, and caused the hatch to abruptly strike the contact on the head while in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was notified who advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for repairs. The manufacturer…
Air bags
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
I bought Suzuki XL7 2008 model from a dealer in fargo, nd in august 2009. It had around 32000 miles on it. In may 2012, I noticed the service airbag light. Whenever, a thin person would be on the passenger seat the passenger airbag would be off and there would be service air bag light. I went to the only Suzuki dealer…
Ocs sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child. * will not detect passenger in seat at weights of…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 8%Runaway Suzuki 2008/XL7 would not stop full engine rev, from 50 to 90+ in few seconds. Both feet on brakes, finally popped engine into neutral. Got to side of highway, engine finally revved down, killed engine. Entering highway at normal speed. Had Suzuki roadside service tow car to dealer in, manchester, nh. Called…
The paint on the rear of the vehicle has chipped off. I expect the rear to start rusting. I can't trade my car in, due to the fact the paint is peeling. The vehicle is no longer worth anything.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 7%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…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Suzuki XL7 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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 2008 Suzuki XL7
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki XL7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (25 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); engine (22 complaints, typically around 98,000 miles); stability control (14 complaints, typically around 91,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Suzuki XL7 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Suzuki XL7. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Suzuki XL7?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about XL7 model year since 2000, with 74 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.