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Oct 17, 2014 Steering 115,420 mi

THIS 2002 SUZUKI XL7 LIMITED STARTED TO HAVE TOUCHY STEERING AT 55 MPH AND UP. IT IS SO SENSITIVE THAT IT CAN EVEN CHANGE LANES. WHEN THE STEERING ACTS UP THE WHOLE VEHICLE VIBRATES. I HAD NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT AND CHECKED FOR ANY SLACK IN ANYTHING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT CHECKED OUT GOOD. I HAV...

Oct 17, 2014 Steering 115,420 mi

THIS 2002 SUZUKI XL7 LIMITED STARTED TO HAVE TOUCHY STEERING AT 55 MPH AND UP. IT IS SO SENSITIVE THAT IT CAN EVEN CHANGE LANES. WHEN THE STEERING ACTS UP THE WHOLE VEHICLE VIBRATES. I HAD NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT AND CHECKED FOR ANY SLACK IN ANYTHING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT CHECKED OUT GOOD. I HAV...

Oct 11, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

AC COMPRESSOR WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. ONCE IN AUGUST 2009 AND AGAIN IN MAY 2012. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT WAS A PRETTY HOT SUMMER. IT ASSUME IF THE CAR LAST ANOTHER FEW YEARS, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. HOW ANNOYING! ALSO, AFTER THE SUMMER MONTHS, DURING THE WI...

Oct 11, 2012 Steering 80,000 mi

AC COMPRESSOR WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. ONCE IN AUGUST 2009 AND AGAIN IN MAY 2012. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT WAS A PRETTY HOT SUMMER. IT ASSUME IF THE CAR LAST ANOTHER FEW YEARS, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. HOW ANNOYING! ALSO, AFTER THE SUMMER MONTHS, DURING THE WI...

Oct 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

AC COMPRESSOR WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. ONCE IN AUGUST 2009 AND AGAIN IN MAY 2012. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT WAS A PRETTY HOT SUMMER. IT ASSUME IF THE CAR LAST ANOTHER FEW YEARS, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. HOW ANNOYING! ALSO, AFTER THE SUMMER MONTHS, DURING THE WI...

Oct 11, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

AC COMPRESSOR WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. ONCE IN AUGUST 2009 AND AGAIN IN MAY 2012. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT WAS A PRETTY HOT SUMMER. IT ASSUME IF THE CAR LAST ANOTHER FEW YEARS, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. HOW ANNOYING! ALSO, AFTER THE SUMMER MONTHS, DURING THE WI...

Oct 11, 2012 Steering 80,000 mi

AC COMPRESSOR WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. ONCE IN AUGUST 2009 AND AGAIN IN MAY 2012. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT WAS A PRETTY HOT SUMMER. IT ASSUME IF THE CAR LAST ANOTHER FEW YEARS, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. HOW ANNOYING! ALSO, AFTER THE SUMMER MONTHS, DURING THE WI...

Oct 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

AC COMPRESSOR WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. ONCE IN AUGUST 2009 AND AGAIN IN MAY 2012. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT WAS A PRETTY HOT SUMMER. IT ASSUME IF THE CAR LAST ANOTHER FEW YEARS, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. HOW ANNOYING! ALSO, AFTER THE SUMMER MONTHS, DURING THE WI...

May 23, 2012 Suspension 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER BEING BROKEN DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENG...

May 23, 2012 Suspension 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT ABNORMALLY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER BEING BROKEN DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENG...

Oct 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN WITH A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY ADVISED THE VE...

Oct 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN WITH A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY ADVISED THE VE...

Jan 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

CONDENSATION FROM VEHICLES AIR CONDITIONING DRIPS ONTO THE INSULATION AROUND BRAKE LINE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT BRAKE LINE FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT. LIVING IN TEXAS THE VEHICLE RARELY IS TURNED ON WITHOUT THE AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTINUED SATURATION, DRYING AND VIBRATION OF NORMAL DAY TO ...

Jan 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

CONDENSATION FROM VEHICLES AIR CONDITIONING DRIPS ONTO THE INSULATION AROUND BRAKE LINE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT BRAKE LINE FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT. LIVING IN TEXAS THE VEHICLE RARELY IS TURNED ON WITHOUT THE AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTINUED SATURATION, DRYING AND VIBRATION OF NORMAL DAY TO ...

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

2002 SUZUKI XL7 A/C COMPRESSOR. WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND SNAPPED THE BELT CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING AND THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. I PAID 1200 TO HAVE IT FIXED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. NOW THE NEW ONE IS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE AND N...

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

2002 SUZUKI XL7 A/C COMPRESSOR. WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP AND SNAPPED THE BELT CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING AND THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. I PAID 1200 TO HAVE IT FIXED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. NOW THE NEW ONE IS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE AND N...

Jan 20, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE DEFROST ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE REPAIR COST SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANT...

Jan 20, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE DEFROST ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE REPAIR COST SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANT...

Aug 19, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,630 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED...

Aug 19, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,630 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED...

Jun 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DOWNHILL ON PAVED ROADS, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V452000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR) A...

Jun 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DOWNHILL ON PAVED ROADS, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V452000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR) A...

May 13, 2009 Equipment 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE AIR CONDITIONING SHUT OFF AND SHE EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO TURN PROPERLY. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTA...

May 13, 2009 Steering 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE AIR CONDITIONING SHUT OFF AND SHE EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO TURN PROPERLY. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTA...

May 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE AIR CONDITIONING SHUT OFF AND SHE EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO TURN PROPERLY. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTA...

May 13, 2009 Equipment 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE AIR CONDITIONING SHUT OFF AND SHE EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO TURN PROPERLY. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTA...

May 13, 2009 Steering 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE AIR CONDITIONING SHUT OFF AND SHE EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO TURN PROPERLY. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTA...

May 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND. THE AIR CONDITIONING SHUT OFF AND SHE EXITED OFF THE INTERSTATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO TURN PROPERLY. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTA...

Nov 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7 AND IN JAN 2005 NEWBURGH SUZUKI HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE LOCKED UP. VEH ONLY HAD 13,247 MILES ON IT. NOW AGAIN NOV 2008 VEH ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT COMPRESSOR IS STARTING TO LOCK UP AGAIN. *TR

Nov 23, 2008 Equipment 38,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7 AND IN JAN 2005 NEWBURGH SUZUKI HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE LOCKED UP. VEH ONLY HAD 13,247 MILES ON IT. NOW AGAIN NOV 2008 VEH ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT COMPRESSOR IS STARTING TO LOCK UP AGAIN. *TR

Nov 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7 AND IN JAN 2005 NEWBURGH SUZUKI HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE LOCKED UP. VEH ONLY HAD 13,247 MILES ON IT. NOW AGAIN NOV 2008 VEH ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT COMPRESSOR IS STARTING TO LOCK UP AGAIN. *TR

Nov 23, 2008 Equipment 38,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SUZUKI XL-7 AND IN JAN 2005 NEWBURGH SUZUKI HAD TO REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR BECAUSE LOCKED UP. VEH ONLY HAD 13,247 MILES ON IT. NOW AGAIN NOV 2008 VEH ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT COMPRESSOR IS STARTING TO LOCK UP AGAIN. *TR

Sep 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

NO EVENT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR IT JUST STARTED TO SQUEAL ONE DAY. THE FAILURE HAPPENED IN ABOUT MARCH IN MY SUZUKI XL-7 2002 WHEN I TRIED TO TURN ON THE HEAT AND THE FAN WOULD NOT PUMP OUT THE HEAT AND IT MADE A LOAD SQUEALING NOISE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID ...

Sep 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

NO EVENT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR IT JUST STARTED TO SQUEAL ONE DAY. THE FAILURE HAPPENED IN ABOUT MARCH IN MY SUZUKI XL-7 2002 WHEN I TRIED TO TURN ON THE HEAT AND THE FAN WOULD NOT PUMP OUT THE HEAT AND IT MADE A LOAD SQUEALING NOISE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID ...

Jul 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I AM CHANGING MY FRONT BRAKES EVERY OTHER MONTH AND THE CALIPER HAS BEEN BAD NOW FOR A FEW MONTHS. THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE EVER HAD TO DO THIS WITH. IN FACT A FEW WEEKS AFTER CHANGING THE BRAKES. THEY ARE GRINDING AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON OCCASIONALLY. THIS CANNOT BE NORMAL FOR ANY VEHICLE...

Jul 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I AM CHANGING MY FRONT BRAKES EVERY OTHER MONTH AND THE CALIPER HAS BEEN BAD NOW FOR A FEW MONTHS. THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE EVER HAD TO DO THIS WITH. IN FACT A FEW WEEKS AFTER CHANGING THE BRAKES. THEY ARE GRINDING AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON OCCASIONALLY. THIS CANNOT BE NORMAL FOR ANY VEHICLE...

Dec 24, 2005 Unknown Or Other

ON 12/10/05 AT 1303 HRS A REGISTERED DOT TRUCK #707794 CAUSED PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHEN A LARGE SHEET OF ICE SLID OFF THE MOVING US DOT TRUCK AND STRUCK AND DESTROYED MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR. THE US DOT REGISTERED VEHICLE IS OWNED BY F&V DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LLC AT 5 DAKOTA DRIVE, SUITE 205 L...

Dec 24, 2005 Unknown Or Other

ON 12/10/05 AT 1303 HRS A REGISTERED DOT TRUCK #707794 CAUSED PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHEN A LARGE SHEET OF ICE SLID OFF THE MOVING US DOT TRUCK AND STRUCK AND DESTROYED MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR. THE US DOT REGISTERED VEHICLE IS OWNED BY F&V DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LLC AT 5 DAKOTA DRIVE, SUITE 205 L...

Nov 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET BURNED THREE SEPARATE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THE SOCKET WAS TOO LIGHT TO HOLD THE HEAVY BULBS. THE SOCKET HAS BEEN REPLACED EACH TIME, BUT NO OTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE. *AK UPDATED 01/25/06. *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET BURNED THREE SEPARATE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THE SOCKET WAS TOO LIGHT TO HOLD THE HEAVY BULBS. THE SOCKET HAS BEEN REPLACED EACH TIME, BUT NO OTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE. *AK UPDATED 01/25/06. *JB

Oct 9, 2005 Steering

VEHICLE DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND WANDERS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NO FIX. *NM

Oct 9, 2005 Steering

VEHICLE DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND WANDERS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NO FIX. *NM

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility

WHEN EVER IT RAINS THERE IS A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED BE CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD STILL LEAKS. *NM

Jun 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 21,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE NOT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE SURGED AND PULLED MY TRUCK INTO THE FRONT WALL OF MY GARAGE RESULTING IN BODY DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND FRONT BUMPER. AFTER HITTING THE WALL, THE WALL BEING WHAT STOPPED ME, MY TRUCK CAME BACK DOWN TO A NO...

Jun 20, 2005 Visibility

WHEN EVER IT RAINS THERE IS A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED BE CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD STILL LEAKS. *NM

Jun 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 21,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE NOT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE SURGED AND PULLED MY TRUCK INTO THE FRONT WALL OF MY GARAGE RESULTING IN BODY DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND FRONT BUMPER. AFTER HITTING THE WALL, THE WALL BEING WHAT STOPPED ME, MY TRUCK CAME BACK DOWN TO A NO...

Jun 3, 2005 Tires 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL7. VEHICLE HAS WENT THROUGH FOUR SETS OF TIRES WITHIN 45000 MILES. SUZUKI HAD REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND KEPT THE CAR FOR DAYS TRYING TO GET THE CAR TO ALIGN. THE TIRE COMPANY SAYS THAT THE ALIGNMENT IS NOT OUT ENOUGH TO DAMAGE THE TIRES. OTHER PEOPLE HAS HAD...

Jun 3, 2005 Tires 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI XL7. VEHICLE HAS WENT THROUGH FOUR SETS OF TIRES WITHIN 45000 MILES. SUZUKI HAD REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND KEPT THE CAR FOR DAYS TRYING TO GET THE CAR TO ALIGN. THE TIRE COMPANY SAYS THAT THE ALIGNMENT IS NOT OUT ENOUGH TO DAMAGE THE TIRES. OTHER PEOPLE HAS HAD...

May 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY/UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES HARD AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *JB DURING ACCELERATION CRACKED DIFFERENTIAL, DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE CAUSED. MAYBE DEALER DIDN'T FIX P...

May 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY/UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES HARD AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *JB DURING ACCELERATION CRACKED DIFFERENTIAL, DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE CAUSED. MAYBE DEALER DIDN'T FIX P...

May 16, 2005 Tires 5,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAD CAR FOR 2 YEARS. ABOUT EVERY 5,000 MILES HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRES ON THE FRONT END DUE TO THEM WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END ALIGNMENT DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TT

May 16, 2005 Tires 5,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAD CAR FOR 2 YEARS. ABOUT EVERY 5,000 MILES HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRES ON THE FRONT END DUE TO THEM WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END ALIGNMENT DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TT

May 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON A RAINY WEDNESDAY MORNING, CAME TO A STOP SIGN SIGNALED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN UPON MAKING THE LEFT TURN THE CAR JUST ACCELERATED AND WENT INTO A WALL. CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR

May 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON A RAINY WEDNESDAY MORNING, CAME TO A STOP SIGN SIGNALED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN UPON MAKING THE LEFT TURN THE CAR JUST ACCELERATED AND WENT INTO A WALL. CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train 2,400 mi

CONSUMER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ABOUT A MONTH AGO. SEVERAL DAYS AFTER PURCHASE THE SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THERE WAS AN INCIDENT WHERE CONSUMER CAME TO A 4 WAY STOP, AS THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN, IT BROKE DOWN. THIS WAS DUE TO THE REAR AXLE S...

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train 2,400 mi

CONSUMER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ABOUT A MONTH AGO. SEVERAL DAYS AFTER PURCHASE THE SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THERE WAS AN INCIDENT WHERE CONSUMER CAME TO A 4 WAY STOP, AS THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN, IT BROKE DOWN. THIS WAS DUE TO THE REAR AXLE S...

Sep 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATING.*MR THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT OCCASIONALLY AND LEAK COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE COOLANT, RADIANT, THERMOSTAT AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED AND WHITE SMOKE COULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE...

Sep 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATING.*MR THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT OCCASIONALLY AND LEAK COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE COOLANT, RADIANT, THERMOSTAT AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED AND WHITE SMOKE COULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE...

Sep 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATING.*MR THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT OCCASIONALLY AND LEAK COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE COOLANT, RADIANT, THERMOSTAT AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED AND WHITE SMOKE COULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE...

Sep 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATING.*MR THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT OCCASIONALLY AND LEAK COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE COOLANT, RADIANT, THERMOSTAT AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED AND WHITE SMOKE COULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE...

Aug 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,900 mi

BROUGHT VEHICLE TO ONE DEALER, MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING ENGINE COOLANT EMPTY, OVERHEATING. FIRST DEALER STATED WAS BAD RADIATOR CAP. REPLACED, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. WENT TO THIS DEALER 3 TIMES FOR PROBLEM WITH NO RESOLUTION. FINALLY WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER, AND FOUND CYLINDER HEADS TO BE BA...

Aug 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,900 mi

BROUGHT VEHICLE TO ONE DEALER, MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING ENGINE COOLANT EMPTY, OVERHEATING. FIRST DEALER STATED WAS BAD RADIATOR CAP. REPLACED, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. WENT TO THIS DEALER 3 TIMES FOR PROBLEM WITH NO RESOLUTION. FINALLY WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER, AND FOUND CYLINDER HEADS TO BE BA...

Jul 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,946 mi

NHTSA RECALL 03V-512 000. ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP: THIS RECALL WAS DONE ON JANUARY 22,2004. CONSUMER HAVE A CONCERN THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 9,2004, WHICH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING OFF A GRAVEL PARKING LOT OF 5 MPH. CONDITION CA...

Jul 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,946 mi

NHTSA RECALL 03V-512 000. ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP: THIS RECALL WAS DONE ON JANUARY 22,2004. CONSUMER HAVE A CONCERN THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 9,2004, WHICH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING OFF A GRAVEL PARKING LOT OF 5 MPH. CONDITION CA...

Jun 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS FELL OUT OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS CAUSING THE CALIPER PISTON TO DIRECTLY CONTACT THE BRAKE ROTOR. THIS WORE DOWN THE ROTOR AND CALIPER PISTON CAUSING BOTH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THIS ALSO CAUSED BRAKING TO BE GREATLY REDUCED. *JB

Jun 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS FELL OUT OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS CAUSING THE CALIPER PISTON TO DIRECTLY CONTACT THE BRAKE ROTOR. THIS WORE DOWN THE ROTOR AND CALIPER PISTON CAUSING BOTH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THIS ALSO CAUSED BRAKING TO BE GREATLY REDUCED. *JB

Apr 13, 2004 Power Train 48,500 mi

WHEN ON THE FREEWAY AND ACCELLERATING OVER 55MPH, A RATTLING-VIBRATIONS SOUND OCCURS. IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS COMING FROM THE 4WD STICK OR GEAR SHAFT AREA. THE CENTER CONSOLE WAS PULLED OFF AND CARPET AND WIRES WERE CHECKED TO SEE IF SOME THING WAS STUCK BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND.

Apr 13, 2004 Electrical System 48,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN CHAMBER, HAVE TO TURN KEY OFF SUPER FAST TO PULL KEY OUT. JIGGLING DOESN'T HELP MUCH. JUST SHEER FRUSTRATION THAT KEY WONT COME OUT

Apr 13, 2004 Power Train 48,500 mi

WHEN ON THE FREEWAY AND ACCELLERATING OVER 55MPH, A RATTLING-VIBRATIONS SOUND OCCURS. IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS COMING FROM THE 4WD STICK OR GEAR SHAFT AREA. THE CENTER CONSOLE WAS PULLED OFF AND CARPET AND WIRES WERE CHECKED TO SEE IF SOME THING WAS STUCK BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND.

Apr 13, 2004 Electrical System 48,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN CHAMBER, HAVE TO TURN KEY OFF SUPER FAST TO PULL KEY OUT. JIGGLING DOESN'T HELP MUCH. JUST SHEER FRUSTRATION THAT KEY WONT COME OUT

Mar 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 39,500 mi

FIRST OCCASION APPROX 1/04 - BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND STILL COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE-HAD TO PUT CAR IN PARK TO STOP. IF SOMEONE WAS IN BACK OF ME I WOULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. SIMULTANEOUS WITH THIS INCIDENT, I ...

Mar 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 39,500 mi

FIRST OCCASION APPROX 1/04 - BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND STILL COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE-HAD TO PUT CAR IN PARK TO STOP. IF SOMEONE WAS IN BACK OF ME I WOULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. SIMULTANEOUS WITH THIS INCIDENT, I ...

Mar 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V512000 REGARDING ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. NO DEALERSHIP IN PUERTO RICO HAD THE PARTS ON RECALL AVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V512000 REGARDING ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. NO DEALERSHIP IN PUERTO RICO HAD THE PARTS ON RECALL AVAILABLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Power Train

THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING A SEVERE GRINDING NOISE. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 24, 2004 Power Train

THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING A SEVERE GRINDING NOISE. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 24, 2004 Power Train

THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING A SEVERE GRINDING NOISE. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 24, 2004 Power Train

THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING A SEVERE GRINDING NOISE. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER VERY ICY ROAD CONDITIONS CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT INTO A SPIN, AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

Feb 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER VERY ICY ROAD CONDITIONS CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT INTO A SPIN, AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

Dec 18, 2003 Suspension

EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON FRONT INSIDE TIRES. TIRES WEAR THROUGH TREAD ON INSIDE WHEEL WITHIN 5,000 MILES OF BEING PLACED ON FRONT OF CAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT . CAR HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES TO SUZUKI DEALER.*AK

Dec 18, 2003 Suspension

EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON FRONT INSIDE TIRES. TIRES WEAR THROUGH TREAD ON INSIDE WHEEL WITHIN 5,000 MILES OF BEING PLACED ON FRONT OF CAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT . CAR HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES TO SUZUKI DEALER.*AK