Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Suzuki XL-7
Suzuki XL-7 Models:
Suzuki XL-7 Problems
A Rattling Type Noise May be Noted From The Front of the Engine
An abnormal noise may develop from the timing chain due to a failed chain tensioner. This condition is generally caused by lack of oil to the timing chain guides. Suzuki may repair this condition free of charge if proper oil changes can be verified. A Rattling Type Noise May be Noted From The Front of the Engine
Revised Seal to Correct Leak at Right Front Axle
An oil leak may develop form the right front axle seal. Our technicians tell us a revised axle seal is available to correct this concern.
Ticking Type Noise From Engine After Cold Start
A icking type noise may be noted when starting the engine cold. This is commonly caused by bleed down of the hydraulic valve lifters. Our technicians recommend to make sure the engine oil is clean and at the correct level, then run the engine for 20 minutes at 2,000 rpm. If this does not correct the fault the valve lifters should be replaced.
Suzuki XL-7 Recalls (Recent)
Suzuki XL-7 Recall 05V452000
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.
Learn more »Suzuki XL-7 Recall 03V512000
Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED.
Learn more »Power Steering & AC Belt May Come Off
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The belt tensioner pulley for the power steering & AC has an outer portion made of plastic. The plastic may deteriorate and pieces of the pulley can break off which could cause the drive belt to come off. It the drive belt were to come off the steering would become difficult to turn, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the affected pulley to correct this concern. This recall is expected to begin on June 28, 2010. The Suzuki recall number is SB.
Learn more »Suzuki XL-7 Questions and Answers
4 WHEEL DRIVE SHIFTER SOMETIMES GOES INTO 4 WHEEL , SOMETIMES DOESNT, CAUSE
every time I go up a hill or accelerating I smell like ammonia odor and the windshield gets foggy.
When vehicle gets to operating temperature car does not want to idle
2002 suzuki xl-7 not a 2007
My error
airconditioner turns on with defrost, radio dial blinks with left turn signal, buzzer sounds when brake applied with engine off and key in ignition
My vehicle is a 2001 (2001 is not a choice on the year scroll bar). I need to know the location of the crank sensor.
Suzuki XL-7 Stories
have had to replace rear axle bearings twice in the last 3 years. is there a defect on this models? my warranty has expired and the dealerships have closed locally. this time i have to pay out of pocket otherwise it's a good car and i am happy with it.japan knows what they are doing !
I too had the squealing in the steering that started at 40,000 miles up to 70,000. Suzuki could never determine what the problem was. I was told all sorts of things such as an air back pin was the noise, lol. Luckily it cost me only a $100 vs $1200 for repair with an extended warranty. They replaced the steering mechanism gearbox. I now have 90,000 miles on mine and they just replaced both front wheel bearing and the trans axle bearing which is covered under drivetrain 100,000 mile warranty. If it feels like you have a humming or from the front right get it checked out. Don't mistake it for just normal road noise. It took this problem occurring since 40,000 miles to finally get it fixed. Good Luck
I got my car 2011 feb and I had a bad go with it. dec 11 need and axle man i was hot I don't have that kind of money to put in a car. Its a 4x4 it was said that it is a lot money to keep it up. I will know next time when picking a car out.
sounds like a zip tye when turn my streeing wheel. what is that all about?
I have same problem with power steering making noise. I don't know how much tis cost,but seem like around thousand dollar. I dont know why suzuki doesn't recall back. alot of suzuki xl7 2007 have power steering noise. hope to hear from suzuki or some one else commone. I will trade my suzuki for other car rather then suzuki if they don't fix the power steering or recall it.