2005 SUZUKI XL-7
2 recalls, 26 complaints - 9 TSBs
10V250000 Jun 9, 2010
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
11 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 28, 2015
TRAFFIC CRASH WHERE THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED SEVERAL TIMES. ALL DAMAGE TO FRONT AND DRIVERS SIDE. BOTH PEOPLE EJECTED FROM A VEHICLE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE ESTIMATED TO BE OVER 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *TR
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
AIR BAGS
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 28, 2015
TRAFFIC CRASH WHERE THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED SEVERAL TIMES. ALL DAMAGE TO FRONT AND DRIVERS SIDE. BOTH PEOPLE EJECTED FROM A VEHICLE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE ESTIMATED TO BE OVER 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *TR
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
AIR BAGS
Mar 1, 2014
Incident date: Feb 27, 2014
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE CLOCK KEEP FLASHING, THEY SAYING IT IS SENSOR UNDER PASSENGER SEAT NEED TO REPLACE, THE IS SAFETY ISSUE, SUZUKI NEED TO DO RECALL ON ALL THESE PROBLEM. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Sep 30, 2013
Incident date: Jun 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE SEAT BELTS WE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 19, 2012
Incident date: Sep 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE RAPID ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO FOUR OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILUR... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Sep 13, 2012
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS COULD NOT BE RETRACTED OR FASTENED DUE TO THE SEAT BELT MATERIAL BECOMING SHREDDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTO-BODY DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS AND RETRACTING SYSTEM REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 31, 2012
Incident date: Jul 18, 2011
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 4/2010 IT HAD 22,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED 7/18/2011 AT 47,000 MILES. IT BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES AGAIN IN JANUARY 2012, I FINALLY HAD TO HAVE NEW ROTORS/BRAKES INSTALLED AGAIN 6/2012. I CONTACTED SUZUKI REGARDING THE ISSUES OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THEY STA... Read more
STEERING
Jun 17, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
I WENT TO THE DEALER AFTER I SAW THE RECALL AND ASKED TO HAVE THE PULLEY REPLACED SINCE THE ENORMOUSLY LOUD SCREECHING OF THE BELT MAKES IT UNBEARABLE TO DRIVE. THEY REFUSED TO HAVE IT REPLACED STATING THAT EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 XL7, THE VIN MY VEHICLE HAS DOES NOT QUALIFY ME FOR THE FREE... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP &. MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN TAKING OFF. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL SOME TIMES NOT GO UP. AT VERY RARE OCCASIONS BRIGHT LIGHTT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE NIGHT,VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND TURNS OFF WHILE DOOR IS OPEN...DEALERSHIP STATED THE... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP &. MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN TAKING OFF. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL SOME TIMES NOT GO UP. AT VERY RARE OCCASIONS BRIGHT LIGHTT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE NIGHT,VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND TURNS OFF WHILE DOOR IS OPEN...DEALERSHIP STATED THE... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP &. MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN TAKING OFF. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL SOME TIMES NOT GO UP. AT VERY RARE OCCASIONS BRIGHT LIGHTT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE NIGHT,VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND TURNS OFF WHILE DOOR IS OPEN...DEALERSHIP STATED THE... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP &. MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN TAKING OFF. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL SOME TIMES NOT GO UP. AT VERY RARE OCCASIONS BRIGHT LIGHTT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE NIGHT,VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND TURNS OFF WHILE DOOR IS OPEN...DEALERSHIP STATED THE... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP &. MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN TAKING OFF. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL SOME TIMES NOT GO UP. AT VERY RARE OCCASIONS BRIGHT LIGHTT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE NIGHT,VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND TURNS OFF WHILE DOOR IS OPEN...DEALERSHIP STATED THE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP &. MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN TAKING OFF. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL SOME TIMES NOT GO UP. AT VERY RARE OCCASIONS BRIGHT LIGHTT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE NIGHT,VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND TURNS OFF WHILE DOOR IS OPEN...DEALERSHIP STATED THE... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Dec 26, 2008
Incident date: Nov 26, 2008
ON NOV.26, 2008 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY @ 70 MPH, I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WITH VIRTUALLY NO ADVANCE WARNING AND HAD TO EXIT THE FREEWAY IMMEDIATELY. AFTER COSTLY TOWING AND REPAIR CHARGES THAT I INCURRED FROM THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AGAIN AND TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 19, 2008
Incident date: Jun 7, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND THEN INTO REVERSE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 28, 2008
THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT LATCHED AND, UPON ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION, WOULD NOT UNLATCH THEREFORE TRAPPING THE CHILD IN THE CAR. THE CHILD HAD TO EXTRICATE THEM SELF FROM THE LATCHED BELT TO BECOME FREE OF THE CAR. THE SEAT BELT IS STILL LATCHED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE DEPA... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Apr 25, 2008
Incident date: Jan 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE'S CLOCK CONTINUOUSLY FLASHES. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE AN ADULT WAS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND ONCE WHEN THE SEAT WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Feb 13, 2008
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 2-60 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED BEFORE DECELERATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED IN JUNE OF 2007 AND FEBRUARY OF 200... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 13, 2008
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 2-60 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED BEFORE DECELERATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED IN JUNE OF 2007 AND FEBRUARY OF 200... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 24, 2007
Incident date: Jul 8, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL7. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE DRIVE POSITION INDICATOR WAS NOT ENGAGED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER HOUSE AND CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE AND VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED ... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 11, 2007
Incident date: May 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THE INCIDENT REOCCURRED AT 23,000 YET, THERE WAS NO CRASH. AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 23, 2007
Incident date: Jan 6, 2007
TL*- WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON A 2005 SUZUKI XL7 TURNED ON. WITHIN MINUTES OF THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, GOING FROM 60 MPH AND DECREASING ITS SPEED UNTIL IT STOPPED RUNNING. THE CONTACT TOWED VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP. AT ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 25, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
THE 2005 SUZUKI XL-7 IS RAKED DOWN IN THE FRONT SO MUCH SO THAT IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT IS BEHIND THE VEHICLE (WITHIN 15 FEET OR SO) WHEN BACKING UP. IF A SHORT PERSON OR CHILD WERE WALKING BEHIND THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER COULD NOT SEE THEM. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! *NM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Mar 2, 2006
Incident date: Mar 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THERE WAS A NOISE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE WHY THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 2, 2006
Incident date: Mar 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THERE WAS A NOISE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE WHY THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 SUZUKI XL-7
9 manufacturer communications from 6 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 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 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
12-03-10-002
Nov 26, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
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