2007 Suzuki XL7: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 138 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (17% of complaints); the 2008 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2012
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“On my Suzuki XL-7, I have 2 recalls: 1. Fuel pump 2. Windshield clamp. I'm trying to find a dealer to repair the recalls? Can you provide to me any Phoenix area dealer that can fix these two recalls? Thanks.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2026
“Heating Cooling system stopped working. Can not change from heat to cool or from vent to floor to defrost Mechanics can not find issue”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that he became aware that the fuel pump was leaking fuel nearby the rear passenger's side tire. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 223,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2021
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“Water appears to be leaking from area around the sunroof. When it rains heavily or if I were to go through an automated carwash water pours in from around the sunroof areas into the car cabin from the ceiling, this has happened while the vehicle is stationary and being driven.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Mar 2021
“There's a recall for fuel leaks at fuel pump (lines crack). Was informed recall had been preformed already. So I guess they used another faulty fuel pump. So what can I do now? Just got the car a little over a month ago. And could smell gas. Unknown exactly when it happened.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2019
“Engine misfire, stretch timing chain. Engine light on, bad engine, poor desighn engine. We need a recall on this 3.6l engine”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2018
“Takata recall for my carrier bearing or my midship bearing where it mounts to the sheet metal is starting to crack and give out and cracking causing a lot of vibrations at slow speeds”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that the vehicle would not hold any fuel and her husband noticed that the fuel pump had melted. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 12v597000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to bob tyler toyota (7201 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505, 850-941-7608) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not be held accountable. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2018
“Fumes coming inside truck from the gas causing inhalation and dizziness and headache. No leakage. Even when truck is turned off, the smell of gas is still strong. Fear of explosion.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2018
“Passenger side seat does not properly recognize presence of passenger. Service airbag message on hud alerts failure of proper recognition. Suspect there is malfunctioning electrical/pressure sensor. As ~100lb passenger shifts weight, passenger airbag indicator will turn off/on. Problem first noticed at roughly 85k miles in 2016. Unable to repair due to lack of parts. Concern is airbag will not deploy appropriately.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY GLASS (WINDSHIELD, LIFTGATE GLASS, OR THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS) THAT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
American Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; and manufactured June 13, 2006, through December 22, 2006. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Remedy: American Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact American Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Suzuki XL7 reliable?
NHTSA has 138 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Suzuki XL7. The most complained-about area is air bags (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki XL7 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 75,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Suzuki XL7 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning visibility:windshield. 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.