2004 SUZUKI XL-7
2 recalls, 63 complaints - 8 TSBs
05V452000 Oct 5, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
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.
03V512000 Dec 5, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
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 IN... Read more
Consequence
IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Complaint Statistics
63 total complaints
8 crashes 10 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 25 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 9, 2017
BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. AFTER NOTICING SOME ISSUES & LOOKING BACK OVER CARFAX, REPAIR REPORT, & RECALLS ONLINE, I CALLED SUZUKI. GAVE THE VIN# AND WAS TOLD A RECALL WAS DONE IN 2004 BY DEALER. WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE OTHER RECALLS, SHE SAID THERE WAS NO OTHER RECALLS. ALL PAPERWORK I H... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 9, 2017
BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. AFTER NOTICING SOME ISSUES & LOOKING BACK OVER CARFAX, REPAIR REPORT, & RECALLS ONLINE, I CALLED SUZUKI. GAVE THE VIN# AND WAS TOLD A RECALL WAS DONE IN 2004 BY DEALER. WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE OTHER RECALLS, SHE SAID THERE WAS NO OTHER RECALLS. ALL PAPERWORK I H... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 9, 2017
BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. AFTER NOTICING SOME ISSUES & LOOKING BACK OVER CARFAX, REPAIR REPORT, & RECALLS ONLINE, I CALLED SUZUKI. GAVE THE VIN# AND WAS TOLD A RECALL WAS DONE IN 2004 BY DEALER. WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE OTHER RECALLS, SHE SAID THERE WAS NO OTHER RECALLS. ALL PAPERWORK I H... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 18, 2017
RECALL 03V51200 AFFECTED PART OF THE 2004 XL7 BUT NOT THOSE PRODUCED AFTER 6/13/2003. THE LATTER VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATER CABLE STICKING. ON MARCH 18, 2017 MY WIFE'S CABLE GOT STUCK AND HER VEHICLE ALMOST REAR ENDED A DIESEL TRUCK ON HIGHWAY 99 SOUTH IN SACRAMENTO, CA. IF ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Aug 27, 2014
ABOVE AREA WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO ENTER THE REST OF THE VIN. # ----X92V044100900? MAKE AND MODEL WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON THIS CHART? I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM SAID-BUSINESS OWNER OF B & R AUTO BODY AND REPAIR. THEY CLAIMED IT TO BE THEIR BUSINESS VEHICLE? I KNEW THERE WERE ISSUE AND I TOOK CARE OF... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 10, 2014
Incident date: May 5, 2010
GOING ON A SMALL TRIP, AND MY PASSENGER, A RATHER LARGE MAN, SAT IN PASS FRONT SEAT, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE CLOCK STARTED FLASHING. BROUGHT TO BRAINTREE TOYOTA, NEAREST DEALERSHIP THAT WORKED ON SUZUKIS, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO RECALIBRATE UNDER PASS SEAT, RESET, AND ALL W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 15, 2014
Incident date: Nov 8, 2013
AFTER A SNOW STORM WE GOT INTO OUR VEHICLE AND STARTED IT TO WARM IT UP. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULDN'T GO OFF AND THE DISPLAY ON THE STEREO FLASHED CONTINUOUSLY. FROM THIS POINT ON, THESE DISPLAYS CONTINUE TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES. AFTER CHECKING WITH THE DEAL AND SUZUKI, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 21, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT UNOCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 20, 2013
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
OUR 2004 SUZUKI XL7 HAS RUN WONDERFULLY WITH FULL MAINTENANCE SINCE IT WAS NEW. HOWEVER JUST THIS LAST MONTH OUT OF NO WHERE FOR NO REASON THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH DISPLAY CAME ON AND HAS BEEN ON SINCE. THE CLOCK FLASHES AND CAN NOT BE SET IT JUST FLASHES. THE CODES APPEAR TO SAY WE NEED TO PAY ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 17, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
I HAVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL ON SUZUKI VEHICLES DATED 09/17/2013 THAT ARE HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR NOT KNOWING IF A CHILD OR AN ADULT IS ON THE SEAT, THERE FORE CAUSING THE BAG TO DEPLOY EVEN IF A SMALL CHILD IS IN THE SEAT. I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 14, 2013
Incident date: Jun 9, 2011
ENTERED VEHICLE TO GO TO SERVICE CENTER FOR OTHER SERVICE AND AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESET, SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF GETTING OUT AND RE-SEATING MY SELF THE SYSTEM REMAINS INOPERATIVE TO THIS DATE. CODE SCANNER SAYS PASSENGER SEAT MUST BE REPLACED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. COST ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 24, 2013
Incident date: Apr 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT UNOCCUPIED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,400.
AIR BAGS
Mar 11, 2013
Incident date: Feb 17, 2012
I STARTED MY CAR AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CLOCK IS BLINKING LOOKED ONLINE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ALMOST EVERY MAKE OF SUZUKI CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID ITS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT NOT COVERED WILL COST 2 GRAND FOR A NEW PASSENGER SEAT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 31, 2012
Incident date: Dec 24, 2012
ON A 2004 SUZUKI XL7 HAVING 140,000 MILES THE CLOCK/TEMP DISPLAY IS FLASHING AND AIRBAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINS ON. *TR
AIR BAGS
Dec 31, 2012
Incident date: Dec 24, 2012
ON A 2004 SUZUKI XL7 HAVING 140,000 MILES THE CLOCK/TEMP DISPLAY IS FLASHING AND AIRBAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINS ON. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jun 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
AIRBAG LIGHT STAY LIGHT AND CLOCK KEEPS FLASHING. *TR
AIR BAGS
Mar 20, 2012
Incident date: Mar 20, 2012
AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY, MY CLOCK STARTED FLASHING AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. NOTHING THAT HAS BEEN TRIED HAS REMEDIED EITHER PROBLEM. THERE IS NO SUZUKI DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT, MY AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY OR WORK PROPERLY. *... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 12, 2012
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND CLOCK STOPPED WORKING-MECHANIC STATED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR IN THIS MODEL-THEY WANTED $100 TO PUT ON COMPUTER TO VERIFY AND IT WOULD BE $2000 TO REPAIR-IF GOV MANDATES AIR BAGS IN VEHICLES IT SHOULD MANDATE A RECALL IF THERE IS A KNOWN ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 29, 2011
ON A 2004 SUZUKI XL7 HAVING 58,000 MILES THE CLOCK/TEMP DISPLAY IS FLASHING AND AIRBAG LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINS ON. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS NOT LIT INDICATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS PORTION OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE SUZUKI DEALER INFORMED ME THAT BESIDES THE PASSENGER AIR BAG B... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 24, 2011
Incident date: Aug 4, 2011
2004 SUZUKI XL7 AIRBAG SYSTEM DISABLED DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT. SUZUKI REFUSED TO HELP AND TOOK 20 DAYS TO REPLY. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jul 15, 2011
Incident date: Jul 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 19, 2011
Incident date: Apr 27, 2011
SEAT BELT LIGHT REMAINS ON, 2004 SUZUKI, XL-7, VIN [XXX]. AS I STARTED THE VEHICLE, I HAD A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FASTEN HIS SEAT BELT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE DASH, REMAINED ON AND THE CLOCK STARTED FLASHING, (THE CLOCK IS ON THE SAME ELECTRIC CIRCUIT AS THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT/... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 5, 2011
Incident date: Dec 30, 2010
MY 2004 SUZUKI XL7 PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH INDICATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SUZUKI DEALER AND THEY WANTED ALMOST $2000.00 TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PASSENGER AIR BAG SYSTEM. I CHECKED ONLINE FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL, BUT NO LUCK, HOWEVER I DISCOVERED THIS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 8, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN JULY 2010 FOR MY SUZUKI XL-7. CAR WAS TAKEN TO SUZUKI DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED PROBLEM (FOR $150) AS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE ($1,232). HOWEVER, DEALER DID NOT GUARANTEE THIS FIX WOULD SOLVE PROBLEM. MANY INTERNET COMMENTS DESCRIBE MANY OTHER SUZUKI VEH... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Dec 8, 2010
Incident date: Jul 15, 2010
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND CLOCK KEEPS FLASHING. SUZUKI SAYS IT IS A FAILED SENSOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT WHICH WOULD COST $1,000+ TO FIX. FAILURE TO FIX CAN CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO POSSIBLY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY. THIS SEEMS LIKE A HIGH-COST SAFETY FIX CONSIDERING NO CAR DAMAGE AND IT IS A FAILED COM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 5, 2010
Incident date: Sep 25, 2010
2007 SUZUKI XL-7 PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON AND CLOCK FLASHING. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THE SENSOR IS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT AND IT WOULD COST $1,700.00 TO FIX. BUT IF I DIDN'T FIX IT WOULD BE OK THE AIR BAG WOULD WORK. *TR
AIR BAGS
Oct 5, 2010
Incident date: Sep 25, 2010
2007 SUZUKI XL-7 PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON AND CLOCK FLASHING. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THE SENSOR IS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT AND IT WOULD COST $1,700.00 TO FIX. BUT IF I DIDN'T FIX IT WOULD BE OK THE AIR BAG WOULD WORK. *TR
AIR BAGS
Feb 8, 2009
Incident date: Feb 7, 2009
SUZUKI WILL NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY . SUZUKI WANT CUSTOMERS TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR EVEN KNOWING THAT THIS IS A FAULT EQUIPMENT AND IS SAFETY RELATED. BELLOW IS THE INFORMATION THAT I GOT FROM A WEB SITE. WHERE OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. TSB NO. TS 02 12144R --------------------------... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 16, 2008
Incident date: May 18, 2008
THAT SUZUKI FEELS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PAY PEOPLE OFF THAT HAVE LOST THERE LIFE OR THAT HAVE BEEN HURT IN A CAR ACCIDENT THAN TO PUT IN A SIMPLE PART THAT WILL PREVENT THERE CARS THEY HAVE BUILT FROM CRUSHING! I AM LETTING YOU KNOW THIS BECAUSE MY MOTHER WAS KILLED ON MAY 18, 2008 WHILE DRIVING... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
PARKING BRAKE
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: May 31, 2008
ACCIDENTAL EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATION. ONLY ONE WHEEL LOCKED UP THAT ON PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL INTO A GUARDRAIL. ALSO, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT RESTRAINTS ALLOWED UPPER BODY TO MOVE FREELY INTO INTERIOR COMPONENTS. *TR
Crash
3 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: May 31, 2008
ACCIDENTAL EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATION. ONLY ONE WHEEL LOCKED UP THAT ON PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL INTO A GUARDRAIL. ALSO, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT RESTRAINTS ALLOWED UPPER BODY TO MOVE FREELY INTO INTERIOR COMPONENTS. *TR
Crash
3 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: May 31, 2008
ACCIDENTAL EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATION. ONLY ONE WHEEL LOCKED UP THAT ON PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL INTO A GUARDRAIL. ALSO, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT RESTRAINTS ALLOWED UPPER BODY TO MOVE FREELY INTO INTERIOR COMPONENTS. *TR
Crash
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 2, 2008
Incident date: May 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI XL-7. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE 4X2 LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON AND OFF. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE RADIO BEGAN BLINKING OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN AND THE RADIO COMPLETELY... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 22, 2008
Incident date: May 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AT RANDOM. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE AT ALL TIMES. THE MECHANIC INFORMED HER THAT THE AIR BAG SENSORS FAILED. SHE BE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 8, 2006
BRAKES MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE, HAVE HAD BRAKE PADS/LINERS REPLACE 3 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. PROBLEM WILL NOT RESOLVE. BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES MUSHY AND ABS HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. SEAT BELTS LOCK AND STAY LOCKED AT THE SLIGHTEST BRAKING PRESSURE AND/OR VEHICLE SPEED AND DO NOT RELEASE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 8, 2006
BRAKES MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE, HAVE HAD BRAKE PADS/LINERS REPLACE 3 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. PROBLEM WILL NOT RESOLVE. BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES MUSHY AND ABS HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. SEAT BELTS LOCK AND STAY LOCKED AT THE SLIGHTEST BRAKING PRESSURE AND/OR VEHICLE SPEED AND DO NOT RELEASE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 8, 2006
BRAKES MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE, HAVE HAD BRAKE PADS/LINERS REPLACE 3 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. PROBLEM WILL NOT RESOLVE. BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES MUSHY AND ABS HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. SEAT BELTS LOCK AND STAY LOCKED AT THE SLIGHTEST BRAKING PRESSURE AND/OR VEHICLE SPEED AND DO NOT RELEASE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 8, 2006
BRAKES MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE, HAVE HAD BRAKE PADS/LINERS REPLACE 3 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. PROBLEM WILL NOT RESOLVE. BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES MUSHY AND ABS HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. SEAT BELTS LOCK AND STAY LOCKED AT THE SLIGHTEST BRAKING PRESSURE AND/OR VEHICLE SPEED AND DO NOT RELEASE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Dec 21, 2006
Incident date: Aug 16, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT IS CALLING ABOUT THE SAFETY RECALL (05-V452000), THAT SHE RECENTLY RECEIVED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED HER CAR ON 11/20/03, AND ON 01/21/04 THE CONTACT HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE HER BRAKES WERE GRINDING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THAT... Read more
STEERING
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Oct 17, 2006
WHILE DRIVING THE 2004 SUZUKI XL-7'S STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE A GUARDRAIL. *TS *NM
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jun 27, 2006
Incident date: Jun 24, 2006
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED HERTZ THROUGH WHOM WE HAVE A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR OIL CHANGES AND SUCH. HERTZ SCHEDULED US IN RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. HERTZ TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP, JIM SMOLICH MOTORS. JSM TOLD HERTZ THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS GROUNDING OUT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 2, 2006
Incident date: Feb 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN SNOW WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V452000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 21, 2006
Incident date: Feb 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER AN ACCIDENT, WATER BEGAN TO LEAK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD FROM UNDER THE DASH. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE WATER LEAK WAS NOT A PROBLEM. THE WATER LEAK CAUSED THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO SHORT AND THE HEATER, DEFROST, AND AIR CONDITIONER ARE NOW INOPERABLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Nov 10, 2005
Incident date: Mar 8, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS WERE ON AND THE CONTACT WENT FROM DAYLIGHT TO NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. THIS HAPPENED CONSISTENTLY. THE TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON UNLESS HE TURNED THEM ON MANUALLY FROM THE SWITCH. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD H... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 6, 2005
DT: 2004 SUZUKI XL7. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS STICKING ON 2004 SUZUKI XL7. WHEN I APPLYING THE BRAKES IT PICKS UP SPEED. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, AND HAD VIN CHECKED. THEY STATED THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S V... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 4, 2005
Incident date: Aug 26, 2005
WE PURCHASED A 2004 XL7 MAY 28 2004 AND CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 38K MILES. SO FAR WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINING TWICE SO THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON IT'S THIRD SET OF BRAKES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM. MY FATHER ALSO HAS THE SAME VEHICLE, WITH 36K MILES. HE TOO HAS HAD THE BRAKE... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jun 20, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
DT: THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON. TODAY WAS THE FOURTH TIME THAT CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT CAUSED THIS LIGHT TO GO OFF FOR A FEW DAYS. THE DIGITAL CLOCK ALSO BEGINS TO FLASH. OWNER WAS TOLD T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 20, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
DT: THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON. TODAY WAS THE FOURTH TIME THAT CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT CAUSED THIS LIGHT TO GO OFF FOR A FEW DAYS. THE DIGITAL CLOCK ALSO BEGINS TO FLASH. OWNER WAS TOLD T... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 18, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
FIRST OF ALL, I AM A MOTHER OF 5 AND DO NOT MISUSE MY VEHICLE. REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE . THE FIRST TIME WAS IN MAY 2004. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, HAD TO HAVE IT IN 3 TIMES FOR THE KEYLESS ENTRY, 1 TIME TO RESET AIRBAG SENSOR, I HAVE HAD PROB... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 18, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
FIRST OF ALL, I AM A MOTHER OF 5 AND DO NOT MISUSE MY VEHICLE. REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE . THE FIRST TIME WAS IN MAY 2004. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, HAD TO HAVE IT IN 3 TIMES FOR THE KEYLESS ENTRY, 1 TIME TO RESET AIRBAG SENSOR, I HAVE HAD PROB... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 SUZUKI XL-7
8 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
1405175
Aug 16, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. 1999-2005 SUZUKI VITARA SQ420/SQ625L, GRAND VITARA SQ625W, AND XL-7 JA627 *SC
1208085
Sep 12, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE, A/C WIRING DIAGRAM CORRECTION GRAND VITARA SQ625W/XL-7 JA627 *SC
SUZUKI XL-7 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI XL-7 across all model years (2001, 2006).
12
Total Recalls
219
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
39
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths