CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Suzuki XL-7 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).
2003 Suzuki XL-7 recalls
Most common 2003 Suzuki XL-7 problems
Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2003 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The failure also occurred right after starting the vehicle. During the failure, the vehicle lost braking and power steering functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted to a stop and she was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, several unknown warning lights illuminated off and on during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed for the brake failure however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 165000. UPDATED 3/24/15*CN
AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR, IT CAME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN .. I GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG, AND I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FIRE COMING OUT OF THE BACK AND THE FRONT OF THE CAR. AS I RAN AWAY FROM THE CAR I COULD SEE THE FIRE DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM . *TR
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC TO A SCHEDULED DOCTORS APPOINTMENT FROM TOLEDO, OHIO TO ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THE POWER STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND OPERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY AND SAFELY. WHEN CHANGING LANES TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY AFTER DRIVING 56 MILES THE POWER STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN WHILE EXITING OFF THE OFFRAMP. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A NEARBY SERVICE CENTER CALLED GOODYEAR. GOODYEAR ANALYZED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THE DRIVE BELT HAD BROKEN OFF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH CONTROLS THE POWER STEERING BELT. GOODYEAR HAD TO PUT A NEW DRIVE BELT ON, WHICH COST ME $115.89. ADDITIONALLY, GOODYEAR SAID THE A/C COMPRESSOR HAD MALFUNCTIONED
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BECAME LOOSE AND AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT BUCKLE. SHE CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED OF THE PRICE OF A FULL SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 111,000.
2003 Suzuki XL-7 questions
Does the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Suzuki XL-7: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Suzuki XL-7?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Electrical System (5), Vehicle Speed Control (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Suzuki XL-7 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.