CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Suzuki XL-7 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (4 reports).
2005 Suzuki XL-7 recalls
Most common 2005 Suzuki XL-7 problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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 WERE REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. ...UPDATED 11-14-13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS HAVE WORN OUT TWICE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AT APPROXIMATELY 36,000 AND THEY WERE REPLACED. NOW AT 50,000, THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. WHERE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTS INTO THE UNIT, THEY ARE BEING WORN THROUGH, AN
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.
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.
2005 Suzuki XL-7 questions
Does the 2005 Suzuki XL-7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Suzuki XL-7: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki XL-7?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (4), Air Bags (3), Seat Belts (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.