2005 Suzuki XL-7: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2015
“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2014
“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 failure. In addition, smoke emitted inside the vehicle from the rear driver's side. The police were notified however, a police report was not filed. The contact was transported to the emergency room via ambulance for treatment of minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 122,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2012
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“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 stated that my VIN# was not on a recall for the braking system yet, I still have issues. What re-coarse do I have in getting re-embursed for prior installment of new brakes and getting it corrected again! I now have 72,000 miles on this car I use it for in-home health care, I transport clients, I'm concerned about our safety. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 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 replacement. I lose control of the steering constantly and am at risk of crashing. I have replaced the belts that have broken when they came lose do to the faulty pulley.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2011
“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 department at the local dealer and they are unwilling to fix or replace the belt at their expense. If I had been involved in an accident, this type of failure could result in death. This is a serious malfunction to the originally installed safety equipment. The vehicle is a 2005 suzuki xl7. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 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 unoccupied. The dealer has reset the seat sensor and made four different attempts to remedy the failure. They also replaced the seat frame on two different occasions, but the failure still persists. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 21,332.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2008
“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 repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 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 2008. The failure mileage was 32,200 and current mileage was 42,883.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 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 before applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The current mileage was 23285. The failure mileage was 20000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - 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.
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 STRESS CAN CAUSE THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE AND PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN BREAK OFF.
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.
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Is the 2005 Suzuki XL-7 reliable?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Suzuki XL-7. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2005 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.