2001 Suzuki XL-7: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern equipment.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2005
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki xl7 . The contact stated that when turning the vehicle on there was smoking coming from the right front bumper. The contact noticed that it was actually coming from the light bulb when flames started to form. There were damages to the front bumper and the headlights. The vehicle was not towed. The dealer was informed about the failure and stated that would not take responsibility for the failure and to contact the insurance agency. The failure and the current mileages were 105000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki xl-7. Since july of 2009, the air conditioning unit has been binding and freezing up. The contact pulled the fuse so that the air conditioner compressor would not freeze up. He does not activate the air conditioning due to concern that the belt may snap off while driving and cause a crash. The failure mileage was 115,000.”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2009
“A/c compressor seizing/ just over 100,000 miles and mechanic said this is defect and common but suzuki is ignoring problem. Also this could cause serious accident if occurs while driving. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 2008
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“I have a 2001 suzuki xl-7 the ac compressor started making a noise when you turned it on. And then one day we where driving down the road and I turned the air on and my vehicle died. We coasted off the road and tried to start it, but nothing. So, I turned the switch off to the air and the vehicle started back. I had to replace the compressor which was not cheap. And now it is starting to make the same noise I before. Which I can't afford another 900.00 to replace this one. And suzuki refused to do anything. I also told them about the vehicle stalling out the middle of the road when the compressor went out. They didn't care. *tr”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated a loud whining noise was heard while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the rear differential and the front axel bearing needed to be replaced. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2006
“The a/c compressor has failed at approx. 47,000 miles. I have checked with many other suzuki owners and the dealership here locally. They all state this is common for suzuki's. Due to the high replacement cost of the compressor I am currently without a/c with a 110 degree heat index. I will be purchasing the new compressor and having it installed soon. *jb”Owner report · Equipment · May 2006
“The driver stopped at a stop sign. Driver pressed accelerator and the vehicle began to zig zag and lose control. Vehicle flipped over and hit a fence. The vehicle was totaled. *ak recall# 03v512000 one week after the accident. *sc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control
“Problems with accelerator sticking. *mr consumer was involved in two collisions with another vehicle due to accelerator problems. An accelerator cable was installed, but a few months later vehicle started to accelerate almost hitting another vehicle. *la”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control
“While driving, air was coming through the windshield. The windshield was replaced once before for a similar problem. *ak”Owner report · Visibility
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2001 Suzuki XL-7 reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Suzuki XL-7. The most complained-about area is equipment.
Does the 2001 Suzuki XL-7 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.