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Jul 10, 2023 Electrical System 139,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact was unable to deactivate the alarm. Additionally, other unknown electrical system functions failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or rep...

Jul 10, 2023 Electrical System 139,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact was unable to deactivate the alarm. Additionally, other unknown electrical system functions failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or rep...

Feb 1, 2022 Engine

My car was running when I checked it into the vechicle repair shop at Firestone address of 2311 Military rd Niagara Falls, New York 14304. When it got tolled back to my address it did not turn over. They said it was the battery but when I had a knew battery adjusted in my vechicle it still did not w...

Feb 1, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My car was running when I checked it into the vechicle repair shop at Firestone address of 2311 Military rd Niagara Falls, New York 14304. When it got tolled back to my address it did not turn over. They said it was the battery but when I had a knew battery adjusted in my vechicle it still did not w...

Feb 1, 2022 Engine

My car was running when I checked it into the vechicle repair shop at Firestone address of 2311 Military rd Niagara Falls, New York 14304. When it got tolled back to my address it did not turn over. They said it was the battery but when I had a knew battery adjusted in my vechicle it still did not w...

Feb 1, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My car was running when I checked it into the vechicle repair shop at Firestone address of 2311 Military rd Niagara Falls, New York 14304. When it got tolled back to my address it did not turn over. They said it was the battery but when I had a knew battery adjusted in my vechicle it still did not w...

Jul 30, 2021 Engine

I have went through 2 engines 2 timing chains and 4 loans to keep this suv running 3999.98 for the first engine and the same for the second 1200 times 2 for the timing chain if you know a vehicle has this many problems why haven't you removed it. It's not safe or reliable now my locks don't want to ...

Jul 30, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I have went through 2 engines 2 timing chains and 4 loans to keep this suv running 3999.98 for the first engine and the same for the second 1200 times 2 for the timing chain if you know a vehicle has this many problems why haven't you removed it. It's not safe or reliable now my locks don't want to ...

Jul 30, 2021 Engine

I have went through 2 engines 2 timing chains and 4 loans to keep this suv running 3999.98 for the first engine and the same for the second 1200 times 2 for the timing chain if you know a vehicle has this many problems why haven't you removed it. It's not safe or reliable now my locks don't want to ...

Jul 30, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I have went through 2 engines 2 timing chains and 4 loans to keep this suv running 3999.98 for the first engine and the same for the second 1200 times 2 for the timing chain if you know a vehicle has this many problems why haven't you removed it. It's not safe or reliable now my locks don't want to ...

Dec 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other

MY GAS GAUGE AND MPH GAUGE WILL GO FROM READING CORRECTLY TO SAYING TO MPH WILL JUMP ALL THE WAY TO 100. MY GAS WILL GO FROM FULL TO HALF WITHIN JUST A FEW MILES THEN IT WILL JUMP TO WAY PAST FULL OR WAY PAST EMPTY.

Dec 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other

MY GAS GAUGE AND MPH GAUGE WILL GO FROM READING CORRECTLY TO SAYING TO MPH WILL JUMP ALL THE WAY TO 100. MY GAS WILL GO FROM FULL TO HALF WITHIN JUST A FEW MILES THEN IT WILL JUMP TO WAY PAST FULL OR WAY PAST EMPTY.

Nov 27, 2020 Engine 187,000 mi

THE VEHICLE TIMING IS OFF, DUE TO FAULTY TIMING EQUIPMENT. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL?

Nov 27, 2020 Engine 187,000 mi

THE VEHICLE TIMING IS OFF, DUE TO FAULTY TIMING EQUIPMENT. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL?

May 4, 2020 Steering 129,218 mi

FALL 2018 HAD OBD CODE FOR TIMING CHAIN- REPLACED TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER, END OF NOVEMBER 2019 PULSATING AT LOW SPEEDS- ALIGNMENT, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES. JANUARY 2020 MADE A U TURN AT LOW SPEEDS APPROX. 2 MPH AND VEHICLE MADE GRINDING NOISE AND SHUT OFF WHEN STARTED IT BACK UP STEERING BECAME VE...

May 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other 129,218 mi

FALL 2018 HAD OBD CODE FOR TIMING CHAIN- REPLACED TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER, END OF NOVEMBER 2019 PULSATING AT LOW SPEEDS- ALIGNMENT, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES. JANUARY 2020 MADE A U TURN AT LOW SPEEDS APPROX. 2 MPH AND VEHICLE MADE GRINDING NOISE AND SHUT OFF WHEN STARTED IT BACK UP STEERING BECAME VE...

May 4, 2020 Steering 129,218 mi

FALL 2018 HAD OBD CODE FOR TIMING CHAIN- REPLACED TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER, END OF NOVEMBER 2019 PULSATING AT LOW SPEEDS- ALIGNMENT, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES. JANUARY 2020 MADE A U TURN AT LOW SPEEDS APPROX. 2 MPH AND VEHICLE MADE GRINDING NOISE AND SHUT OFF WHEN STARTED IT BACK UP STEERING BECAME VE...

May 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other 129,218 mi

FALL 2018 HAD OBD CODE FOR TIMING CHAIN- REPLACED TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER, END OF NOVEMBER 2019 PULSATING AT LOW SPEEDS- ALIGNMENT, NEW BRAKES, NEW TIRES. JANUARY 2020 MADE A U TURN AT LOW SPEEDS APPROX. 2 MPH AND VEHICLE MADE GRINDING NOISE AND SHUT OFF WHEN STARTED IT BACK UP STEERING BECAME VE...

Jun 17, 2019 Air Bags 174,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Jun 17, 2019 Service Brakes 174,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Jun 17, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 174,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Jun 17, 2019 Air Bags 174,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Jun 17, 2019 Service Brakes 174,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Jun 17, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 174,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Apr 4, 2019 Steering 84,500 mi

TOOK MY 2008 SUZUKI XL7 PREMIUM INTO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING FLUID, MAKING NOISES AND WAS BECOMING HARD TO STEER. 3 DAYS LATER AND 2 PUMPS LATER I STILL DON'T HAVE MY CAR BACK. THEY MECHANIC SAID THEY EVEN FLUSHED THE POWER STEERING FLUID OUT AND THERE WAS METAL SHAVING IN IT FROM THE LIN...

Apr 4, 2019 Steering 84,500 mi

TOOK MY 2008 SUZUKI XL7 PREMIUM INTO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING FLUID, MAKING NOISES AND WAS BECOMING HARD TO STEER. 3 DAYS LATER AND 2 PUMPS LATER I STILL DON'T HAVE MY CAR BACK. THEY MECHANIC SAID THEY EVEN FLUSHED THE POWER STEERING FLUID OUT AND THERE WAS METAL SHAVING IN IT FROM THE LIN...

Dec 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

MY STABILITY TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON WHICH TURNED STC OFF, IN ADDITION IT TURNED OFF THE AWD. THE POWER STEERING ONLY WORKS AT FASTER SPEEDS. I'VE ALMOST WRECKED THIS CAR ON MANY OCCASIONS DUE TO THIS. IT'S HORRIBLY UNSAFE IN THE RAIN. IT WILL LITERALLY GET STUCK IN A LITTLE MUD PUDDLE BC OF THE ST...

Dec 20, 2018 Steering 140,000 mi

MY STABILITY TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON WHICH TURNED STC OFF, IN ADDITION IT TURNED OFF THE AWD. THE POWER STEERING ONLY WORKS AT FASTER SPEEDS. I'VE ALMOST WRECKED THIS CAR ON MANY OCCASIONS DUE TO THIS. IT'S HORRIBLY UNSAFE IN THE RAIN. IT WILL LITERALLY GET STUCK IN A LITTLE MUD PUDDLE BC OF THE ST...

Dec 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

MY STABILITY TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON WHICH TURNED STC OFF, IN ADDITION IT TURNED OFF THE AWD. THE POWER STEERING ONLY WORKS AT FASTER SPEEDS. I'VE ALMOST WRECKED THIS CAR ON MANY OCCASIONS DUE TO THIS. IT'S HORRIBLY UNSAFE IN THE RAIN. IT WILL LITERALLY GET STUCK IN A LITTLE MUD PUDDLE BC OF THE ST...

Dec 20, 2018 Steering 140,000 mi

MY STABILITY TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON WHICH TURNED STC OFF, IN ADDITION IT TURNED OFF THE AWD. THE POWER STEERING ONLY WORKS AT FASTER SPEEDS. I'VE ALMOST WRECKED THIS CAR ON MANY OCCASIONS DUE TO THIS. IT'S HORRIBLY UNSAFE IN THE RAIN. IT WILL LITERALLY GET STUCK IN A LITTLE MUD PUDDLE BC OF THE ST...

Jul 5, 2018 Steering 140,000 mi

DRIVING THE SUZUKI ON MULTIPLE OCCASION WHEN I BEGIN TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENS AND IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I MUST YOU BOTH HANDS AND FORCEFULLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING REPLACE 3 TIMES AND IT IS STILL OCCURRING!!! IT HAPPENS WHILE MOTION ON CITY STREETS ...

Jul 5, 2018 Steering 140,000 mi

DRIVING THE SUZUKI ON MULTIPLE OCCASION WHEN I BEGIN TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENS AND IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I MUST YOU BOTH HANDS AND FORCEFULLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING REPLACE 3 TIMES AND IT IS STILL OCCURRING!!! IT HAPPENS WHILE MOTION ON CITY STREETS ...

Jun 27, 2017 Power Train

POWER STEERING IS OUT, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER, COOLING IN FRONT NOT BACK

Jun 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

POWER STEERING IS OUT, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER, COOLING IN FRONT NOT BACK

Jun 27, 2017 Steering

POWER STEERING IS OUT, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER, COOLING IN FRONT NOT BACK

Jun 27, 2017 Power Train

POWER STEERING IS OUT, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER, COOLING IN FRONT NOT BACK

Jun 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

POWER STEERING IS OUT, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER, COOLING IN FRONT NOT BACK

Jun 27, 2017 Steering

POWER STEERING IS OUT, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER, COOLING IN FRONT NOT BACK

Jun 5, 2017 Engine 115,000 mi

RECEIVED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CODES WERE AS BEFORE POINTED TO A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FOR THIS VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP SAID THIS TIME IT WAS FROM LOW OIL PRESSURE. WHY WAS THERE NOT A LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IF IT WILL RUIN ENGINE COMPONENTS? SUZUKI HAS A TSB FOR TIMING CHAINS...

Jun 5, 2017 Engine 115,000 mi

RECEIVED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CODES WERE AS BEFORE POINTED TO A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FOR THIS VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP SAID THIS TIME IT WAS FROM LOW OIL PRESSURE. WHY WAS THERE NOT A LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IF IT WILL RUIN ENGINE COMPONENTS? SUZUKI HAS A TSB FOR TIMING CHAINS...

May 5, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT AND TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE TIMING CHAIN...

May 5, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT AND TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE TIMING CHAIN...

Feb 11, 2017 Structure

MY 2008 XL7 HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE SUNROOF HAS KEPT LEAKING INTO THE CABIN LIGHTS AND INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CEILING REQUIRING 2 VISIT TO A BODY SHOP TO FIX THE SEAL. MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL REQUIRED REPLACING DUE TO MY CAR JERKING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MY DRIVER'...

Feb 11, 2017 Electrical System

MY 2008 XL7 HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE SUNROOF HAS KEPT LEAKING INTO THE CABIN LIGHTS AND INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CEILING REQUIRING 2 VISIT TO A BODY SHOP TO FIX THE SEAL. MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL REQUIRED REPLACING DUE TO MY CAR JERKING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MY DRIVER'...

Feb 11, 2017 Engine

MY 2008 XL7 HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE SUNROOF HAS KEPT LEAKING INTO THE CABIN LIGHTS AND INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CEILING REQUIRING 2 VISIT TO A BODY SHOP TO FIX THE SEAL. MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL REQUIRED REPLACING DUE TO MY CAR JERKING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MY DRIVER'...

Feb 11, 2017 Structure

MY 2008 XL7 HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE SUNROOF HAS KEPT LEAKING INTO THE CABIN LIGHTS AND INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CEILING REQUIRING 2 VISIT TO A BODY SHOP TO FIX THE SEAL. MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL REQUIRED REPLACING DUE TO MY CAR JERKING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MY DRIVER'...

Feb 11, 2017 Electrical System

MY 2008 XL7 HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE SUNROOF HAS KEPT LEAKING INTO THE CABIN LIGHTS AND INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CEILING REQUIRING 2 VISIT TO A BODY SHOP TO FIX THE SEAL. MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL REQUIRED REPLACING DUE TO MY CAR JERKING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MY DRIVER'...

Feb 11, 2017 Engine

MY 2008 XL7 HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE SUNROOF HAS KEPT LEAKING INTO THE CABIN LIGHTS AND INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CEILING REQUIRING 2 VISIT TO A BODY SHOP TO FIX THE SEAL. MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL REQUIRED REPLACING DUE TO MY CAR JERKING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MY DRIVER'...

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags 2 mi

MY CAR IS NOT ON THE TAKATA RECALL, BUT I FEEL IT SHOULD BE, AS MY SERVICE AIRBAGS HAVE NOW BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 8 OR MORE MONTHS NOW. I'VE HAD IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANY CODES, THE ONLY FIX THEY DO IS ZIP TIE THE AIR BAG COMPONANT UNDERNEATH THE PASSAGER SEAT. I'M AFFAID THA...

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags 2 mi

MY CAR IS NOT ON THE TAKATA RECALL, BUT I FEEL IT SHOULD BE, AS MY SERVICE AIRBAGS HAVE NOW BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 8 OR MORE MONTHS NOW. I'VE HAD IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANY CODES, THE ONLY FIX THEY DO IS ZIP TIE THE AIR BAG COMPONANT UNDERNEATH THE PASSAGER SEAT. I'M AFFAID THA...

Dec 8, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 128,000 mi

MY SUV KEEPS SHUTTING THE STABILITY CONTROL OFF FOR NO REASON EVERYTIME I SCAN THE COMPUTER THERE IS NO CODES AND IT JUST SHUT OFF RANDOMLY FOR NO REASON AT ALL AND SUZUKI DEALERSHIPS SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WHEN THERE OBVIOUSLY IS BECAUSE WHEN IM DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET AND IT JUST SHUTS IT O...

Dec 8, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 128,000 mi

MY SUV KEEPS SHUTTING THE STABILITY CONTROL OFF FOR NO REASON EVERYTIME I SCAN THE COMPUTER THERE IS NO CODES AND IT JUST SHUT OFF RANDOMLY FOR NO REASON AT ALL AND SUZUKI DEALERSHIPS SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WHEN THERE OBVIOUSLY IS BECAUSE WHEN IM DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET AND IT JUST SHUTS IT O...

Sep 19, 2016 Engine 110,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING WITH NO ISSUES AND CHK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DROVE IN TECHNICIAN STATED OVER TWO QTS LOW ON OIL. HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON VEHICLE AND WARRANTY REQUIRED INSPECTION. THIS IS THE REPORT: INSPECTION FINDINGS TECHNICIAN HAS DOCUMENTED HAD CODE P0018 CAM SHAFT/CRANKSHAFT CORRELATION ...

Sep 19, 2016 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING WITH NO ISSUES AND CHK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DROVE IN TECHNICIAN STATED OVER TWO QTS LOW ON OIL. HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON VEHICLE AND WARRANTY REQUIRED INSPECTION. THIS IS THE REPORT: INSPECTION FINDINGS TECHNICIAN HAS DOCUMENTED HAD CODE P0018 CAM SHAFT/CRANKSHAFT CORRELATION ...

Sep 19, 2016 Engine 110,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING WITH NO ISSUES AND CHK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DROVE IN TECHNICIAN STATED OVER TWO QTS LOW ON OIL. HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON VEHICLE AND WARRANTY REQUIRED INSPECTION. THIS IS THE REPORT: INSPECTION FINDINGS TECHNICIAN HAS DOCUMENTED HAD CODE P0018 CAM SHAFT/CRANKSHAFT CORRELATION ...

Sep 19, 2016 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING WITH NO ISSUES AND CHK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DROVE IN TECHNICIAN STATED OVER TWO QTS LOW ON OIL. HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON VEHICLE AND WARRANTY REQUIRED INSPECTION. THIS IS THE REPORT: INSPECTION FINDINGS TECHNICIAN HAS DOCUMENTED HAD CODE P0018 CAM SHAFT/CRANKSHAFT CORRELATION ...

Sep 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18...

Sep 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18...

Jul 11, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Jul 11, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Mar 30, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS TOLD BY OUR LOCAL GARAGE THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NEEDED SPECIAL TOOLS TO DO THE JOB, SO WE HAD TO TAKE IT TO A FORMER SUZUKI DEALER THAT STILL HAD SPECIALTY TOOLS AND HAD IT FIXED FOR $2200. FORMER DEALERSHIP SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH T...

Mar 30, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS TOLD BY OUR LOCAL GARAGE THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NEEDED SPECIAL TOOLS TO DO THE JOB, SO WE HAD TO TAKE IT TO A FORMER SUZUKI DEALER THAT STILL HAD SPECIALTY TOOLS AND HAD IT FIXED FOR $2200. FORMER DEALERSHIP SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH T...

Mar 21, 2016 Engine 118,374 mi

I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED THAT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES PRIOR THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES, AS THE TIMING CHAINS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH A WARRANTY THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS T...

Mar 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 118,374 mi

I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED THAT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES PRIOR THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES, AS THE TIMING CHAINS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH A WARRANTY THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS T...

Mar 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 118,374 mi

I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED THAT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES PRIOR THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES, AS THE TIMING CHAINS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH A WARRANTY THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS T...

Mar 21, 2016 Engine 118,374 mi

I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED THAT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES PRIOR THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES, AS THE TIMING CHAINS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH A WARRANTY THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS T...

Mar 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 118,374 mi

I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED THAT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES PRIOR THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES, AS THE TIMING CHAINS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH A WARRANTY THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS T...

Mar 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 118,374 mi

I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED THAT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES PRIOR THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES, AS THE TIMING CHAINS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH A WARRANTY THAT THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS T...

Feb 27, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 90,925 mi

LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING,BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. COST $2300 TO REPAIR. SAID DEFECT STARTED AS STEERING RACK AND CAUSED METAL TO GO THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM AND TAKE OUT THE PUMP ALSO. ABS/TRAC CONTROL/STABILITY LIGHTS AMONG OTHERS COME ON AND LOOSE AWD. SUNROOF LEAK AND PAINT PEELING. STEERING WA...

Feb 27, 2016 Power Train Crash 90,925 mi

LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING,BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. COST $2300 TO REPAIR. SAID DEFECT STARTED AS STEERING RACK AND CAUSED METAL TO GO THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM AND TAKE OUT THE PUMP ALSO. ABS/TRAC CONTROL/STABILITY LIGHTS AMONG OTHERS COME ON AND LOOSE AWD. SUNROOF LEAK AND PAINT PEELING. STEERING WA...

Feb 27, 2016 Steering Crash 90,925 mi

LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING,BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. COST $2300 TO REPAIR. SAID DEFECT STARTED AS STEERING RACK AND CAUSED METAL TO GO THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM AND TAKE OUT THE PUMP ALSO. ABS/TRAC CONTROL/STABILITY LIGHTS AMONG OTHERS COME ON AND LOOSE AWD. SUNROOF LEAK AND PAINT PEELING. STEERING WA...

Feb 27, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 90,925 mi

LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING,BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. COST $2300 TO REPAIR. SAID DEFECT STARTED AS STEERING RACK AND CAUSED METAL TO GO THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM AND TAKE OUT THE PUMP ALSO. ABS/TRAC CONTROL/STABILITY LIGHTS AMONG OTHERS COME ON AND LOOSE AWD. SUNROOF LEAK AND PAINT PEELING. STEERING WA...

Feb 27, 2016 Power Train Crash 90,925 mi

LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING,BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. COST $2300 TO REPAIR. SAID DEFECT STARTED AS STEERING RACK AND CAUSED METAL TO GO THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM AND TAKE OUT THE PUMP ALSO. ABS/TRAC CONTROL/STABILITY LIGHTS AMONG OTHERS COME ON AND LOOSE AWD. SUNROOF LEAK AND PAINT PEELING. STEERING WA...

Feb 27, 2016 Steering Crash 90,925 mi

LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING,BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. COST $2300 TO REPAIR. SAID DEFECT STARTED AS STEERING RACK AND CAUSED METAL TO GO THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM AND TAKE OUT THE PUMP ALSO. ABS/TRAC CONTROL/STABILITY LIGHTS AMONG OTHERS COME ON AND LOOSE AWD. SUNROOF LEAK AND PAINT PEELING. STEERING WA...

Feb 20, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY 2008 XL7 SERIVCE STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

Feb 20, 2016 Steering

MY 2008 XL7 SERIVCE STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

Feb 20, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY 2008 XL7 SERIVCE STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

Feb 20, 2016 Steering

MY 2008 XL7 SERIVCE STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

Aug 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 12,500 mi

FUEL LEAK AND FUEL PUMP FAIL NO READING EVEN TANK FULL DEALER TOLD NO PROBLEM AND MAKE UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE FROM ME AND FROM FACTORY FOR FIX THE FUEL PUMP BUT NOT TRUE WHEN WENT BACK REFUSE TO FIXED AND THE WAY BACK NOTICED FIRE ON THE LEFT WE GOT CONTROLLED BY HELP FROM OTHER DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY ...

Aug 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 12,500 mi

FUEL LEAK AND FUEL PUMP FAIL NO READING EVEN TANK FULL DEALER TOLD NO PROBLEM AND MAKE UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE FROM ME AND FROM FACTORY FOR FIX THE FUEL PUMP BUT NOT TRUE WHEN WENT BACK REFUSE TO FIXED AND THE WAY BACK NOTICED FIRE ON THE LEFT WE GOT CONTROLLED BY HELP FROM OTHER DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY ...

Jun 19, 2015 Service Brakes 110,649 mi

WARNINGS: SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, AWD OFF, ABS. INTERMITTENTLY APPEARS AND GOES AWAY. NO RHYME OR REASON, JUST NERVE RACKING. STEERING ON THE VEHICLE IS HARD.

Jun 19, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,649 mi

WARNINGS: SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, AWD OFF, ABS. INTERMITTENTLY APPEARS AND GOES AWAY. NO RHYME OR REASON, JUST NERVE RACKING. STEERING ON THE VEHICLE IS HARD.

Jun 19, 2015 Service Brakes 110,649 mi

WARNINGS: SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, AWD OFF, ABS. INTERMITTENTLY APPEARS AND GOES AWAY. NO RHYME OR REASON, JUST NERVE RACKING. STEERING ON THE VEHICLE IS HARD.

Jun 19, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,649 mi

WARNINGS: SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, AWD OFF, ABS. INTERMITTENTLY APPEARS AND GOES AWAY. NO RHYME OR REASON, JUST NERVE RACKING. STEERING ON THE VEHICLE IS HARD.

May 14, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

MY SUZUKI XL-7 PAINT HAS PEELED OFF THE BACK DOOR AND THE TOP OF THE CAR A MECHANIC STATED ITS A TRIPLE COAT PAINT JOB BECAUSE OF THE COLOR WHICH IS PEARL WHITE. THE IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE PATHETIC. THE PAINT IS PEELING SO BAD I'M SCARED TO WASH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PAIN...

May 14, 2015 Structure 95,000 mi

MY SUZUKI XL-7 PAINT HAS PEELED OFF THE BACK DOOR AND THE TOP OF THE CAR A MECHANIC STATED ITS A TRIPLE COAT PAINT JOB BECAUSE OF THE COLOR WHICH IS PEARL WHITE. THE IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE PATHETIC. THE PAINT IS PEELING SO BAD I'M SCARED TO WASH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PAIN...

May 14, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

MY SUZUKI XL-7 PAINT HAS PEELED OFF THE BACK DOOR AND THE TOP OF THE CAR A MECHANIC STATED ITS A TRIPLE COAT PAINT JOB BECAUSE OF THE COLOR WHICH IS PEARL WHITE. THE IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE PATHETIC. THE PAINT IS PEELING SO BAD I'M SCARED TO WASH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PAIN...

May 14, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

MY SUZUKI XL-7 PAINT HAS PEELED OFF THE BACK DOOR AND THE TOP OF THE CAR A MECHANIC STATED ITS A TRIPLE COAT PAINT JOB BECAUSE OF THE COLOR WHICH IS PEARL WHITE. THE IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE PATHETIC. THE PAINT IS PEELING SO BAD I'M SCARED TO WASH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PAIN...

May 14, 2015 Structure 95,000 mi

MY SUZUKI XL-7 PAINT HAS PEELED OFF THE BACK DOOR AND THE TOP OF THE CAR A MECHANIC STATED ITS A TRIPLE COAT PAINT JOB BECAUSE OF THE COLOR WHICH IS PEARL WHITE. THE IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE PATHETIC. THE PAINT IS PEELING SO BAD I'M SCARED TO WASH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PAIN...

May 14, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

MY SUZUKI XL-7 PAINT HAS PEELED OFF THE BACK DOOR AND THE TOP OF THE CAR A MECHANIC STATED ITS A TRIPLE COAT PAINT JOB BECAUSE OF THE COLOR WHICH IS PEARL WHITE. THE IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE PATHETIC. THE PAINT IS PEELING SO BAD I'M SCARED TO WASH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PAIN...

Feb 12, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

DRIVING AND STABILITY CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED OVER PUT IN PARK AND WHILE SITTING THERE SPEEDOMETER SHOOTS UP TO 80 MPH, NOTICE THE CAR IS IN PARK. THE DOORS START LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY THEMSELVES. TOOK IT IN TO GET FIX THEY SAID ITS THE ROLLOVER SENSOR PA...

Feb 12, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

DRIVING AND STABILITY CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED OVER PUT IN PARK AND WHILE SITTING THERE SPEEDOMETER SHOOTS UP TO 80 MPH, NOTICE THE CAR IS IN PARK. THE DOORS START LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY THEMSELVES. TOOK IT IN TO GET FIX THEY SAID ITS THE ROLLOVER SENSOR PA...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 61,000 mi

WELL THE SUNROOF HAS STARTED TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND THIS IS WHEN IT RAINS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE OVER A YEAR NOW AND SAME ISSUES FROM SUZUKI STATES THEY CAN'T HELP ME CAUSE ITS NOT IN WARRANTY AND I EXPLAINED TO THEM IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WHEN I RESEARCH IT AND I TOLD THEM THERE IS NEED...

Jan 8, 2015 Structure 61,000 mi

WELL THE SUNROOF HAS STARTED TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND THIS IS WHEN IT RAINS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE OVER A YEAR NOW AND SAME ISSUES FROM SUZUKI STATES THEY CAN'T HELP ME CAUSE ITS NOT IN WARRANTY AND I EXPLAINED TO THEM IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WHEN I RESEARCH IT AND I TOLD THEM THERE IS NEED...

Jan 8, 2015 Visibility 61,000 mi

WELL THE SUNROOF HAS STARTED TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND THIS IS WHEN IT RAINS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE OVER A YEAR NOW AND SAME ISSUES FROM SUZUKI STATES THEY CAN'T HELP ME CAUSE ITS NOT IN WARRANTY AND I EXPLAINED TO THEM IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WHEN I RESEARCH IT AND I TOLD THEM THERE IS NEED...

Jan 8, 2015 Structure 64,680 mi

WELL I AM SO VERY UPSET I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND PULLED AND GOT OUT OF MY SUV AND TURNED AROUND TO ARM THE CAR. WHEN I LOOKED AND SEEN ALL THE TOP PAINT PEELED BACK ABOVE THE DRIVER REAR SIDE ALMOST TO FRONT DOORS OF DRIVER SIDE ALL WAY BACK AND ALL WAY TO METAL LIKE IT WAS NEVER PAINTED AND JUST P...

Jan 8, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 52,680 mi

WHEN STARTING CAR THE DASH COMES UP STATING STABILITY CONTROL NEEDS SERVICED AND TURNS OFF PLUS MY TRACKING CONTROL OFF. THEN ONCE YOU KEEP GOING WILL START WORKING AFTER 15 MINUTES. ITS, CRAZY CAUSE TRIED TO TALK TO SUZUKI AUTO OF AMERICA AND THEY JUST BLEW OFF ANY ISSUES AND STATED SORRY CAN'T HEL...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 61,000 mi

WELL THE SUNROOF HAS STARTED TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND THIS IS WHEN IT RAINS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE OVER A YEAR NOW AND SAME ISSUES FROM SUZUKI STATES THEY CAN'T HELP ME CAUSE ITS NOT IN WARRANTY AND I EXPLAINED TO THEM IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WHEN I RESEARCH IT AND I TOLD THEM THERE IS NEED...

Jan 8, 2015 Structure 61,000 mi

WELL THE SUNROOF HAS STARTED TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND THIS IS WHEN IT RAINS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE OVER A YEAR NOW AND SAME ISSUES FROM SUZUKI STATES THEY CAN'T HELP ME CAUSE ITS NOT IN WARRANTY AND I EXPLAINED TO THEM IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WHEN I RESEARCH IT AND I TOLD THEM THERE IS NEED...

Jan 8, 2015 Visibility 61,000 mi

WELL THE SUNROOF HAS STARTED TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND THIS IS WHEN IT RAINS. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE OVER A YEAR NOW AND SAME ISSUES FROM SUZUKI STATES THEY CAN'T HELP ME CAUSE ITS NOT IN WARRANTY AND I EXPLAINED TO THEM IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WHEN I RESEARCH IT AND I TOLD THEM THERE IS NEED...

Jan 8, 2015 Structure 64,680 mi

WELL I AM SO VERY UPSET I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND PULLED AND GOT OUT OF MY SUV AND TURNED AROUND TO ARM THE CAR. WHEN I LOOKED AND SEEN ALL THE TOP PAINT PEELED BACK ABOVE THE DRIVER REAR SIDE ALMOST TO FRONT DOORS OF DRIVER SIDE ALL WAY BACK AND ALL WAY TO METAL LIKE IT WAS NEVER PAINTED AND JUST P...

Jan 8, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 52,680 mi

WHEN STARTING CAR THE DASH COMES UP STATING STABILITY CONTROL NEEDS SERVICED AND TURNS OFF PLUS MY TRACKING CONTROL OFF. THEN ONCE YOU KEEP GOING WILL START WORKING AFTER 15 MINUTES. ITS, CRAZY CAUSE TRIED TO TALK TO SUZUKI AUTO OF AMERICA AND THEY JUST BLEW OFF ANY ISSUES AND STATED SORRY CAN'T HEL...

Nov 26, 2014 Air Bags 55,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON THE SECOND ROW AIRBAG MODULE IS BAD AND IT IS GOING TO COST $1,100 TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES ON IT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS WHY HASNT THIS BEEN RECALLED. *TR

Nov 26, 2014 Air Bags 55,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON THE SECOND ROW AIRBAG MODULE IS BAD AND IT IS GOING TO COST $1,100 TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES ON IT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS WHY HASNT THIS BEEN RECALLED. *TR

Oct 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 81,000 mi

ALL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. NOT SURE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM OR NOT. THE ELECTRICAL STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND ETC. *TR

Oct 10, 2014 Electrical System 81,000 mi

ALL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. NOT SURE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM OR NOT. THE ELECTRICAL STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND ETC. *TR

Oct 10, 2014 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS CHIPPED OFF. I EXPECT THE REAR TO START RUSTING. I CAN'T TRADE MY CAR IN, DUE TO THE FACT THE PAINT IS PEELING. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER WORTH ANYTHING. *TR

Oct 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 81,000 mi

ALL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. NOT SURE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM OR NOT. THE ELECTRICAL STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND ETC. *TR

Oct 10, 2014 Electrical System 81,000 mi

ALL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. NOT SURE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM OR NOT. THE ELECTRICAL STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND ETC. *TR

Oct 10, 2014 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS CHIPPED OFF. I EXPECT THE REAR TO START RUSTING. I CAN'T TRADE MY CAR IN, DUE TO THE FACT THE PAINT IS PEELING. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER WORTH ANYTHING. *TR

Sep 23, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Sep 23, 2014 Engine 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Sep 23, 2014 Steering 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Sep 23, 2014 Structure 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Sep 23, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Sep 23, 2014 Engine 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Sep 23, 2014 Steering 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Sep 23, 2014 Structure 32,000 mi

TO BEGIN, MY MOONROOF LEAKED INTO THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ANY TIME I WASHED THE CAR. HAD TO TAKE IT IN 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. WINDOW SEALS WERE BUCKLING AND GOT THOSE REPLACED BY DEALER - BUT CONTINUED TO BUCKLE. ALL STABILITRAC LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR....

Aug 24, 2014 Engine 47,979 mi

THE TIMING CHAINS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 2 YEARS EVERY TIME INSPECTION IS DEW THEY ALWAYS KICK ON LIGHT SUZUKI REFUSES TO FIX ISSUE BUT SAME MOTOR AS CHEVY EQUINOX AND THEY HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON CHAINS .THIS RECALL SHOULD BE ON XL7 AS WELL HAS SAME ISSUE SAME MOTOR BUT NOTHING BEING DONE TO F...

Aug 24, 2014 Engine 47,979 mi

THE TIMING CHAINS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 2 YEARS EVERY TIME INSPECTION IS DEW THEY ALWAYS KICK ON LIGHT SUZUKI REFUSES TO FIX ISSUE BUT SAME MOTOR AS CHEVY EQUINOX AND THEY HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON CHAINS .THIS RECALL SHOULD BE ON XL7 AS WELL HAS SAME ISSUE SAME MOTOR BUT NOTHING BEING DONE TO F...

Jul 27, 2014 Electrical System

MY SUZUKI XL7 HAS THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GO ON AND OFF, THE WARNINGS FOR THE BREAKS AND STABILITY CONTROL THEY ALWAYS COME ON AFTER IT RAINS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 85*, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CAR GO CRAZY AND THE C...

Jul 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY SUZUKI XL7 HAS THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GO ON AND OFF, THE WARNINGS FOR THE BREAKS AND STABILITY CONTROL THEY ALWAYS COME ON AFTER IT RAINS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 85*, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CAR GO CRAZY AND THE C...

Jul 27, 2014 Service Brakes

MY SUZUKI XL7 HAS THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GO ON AND OFF, THE WARNINGS FOR THE BREAKS AND STABILITY CONTROL THEY ALWAYS COME ON AFTER IT RAINS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 85*, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CAR GO CRAZY AND THE C...

Jul 27, 2014 Electrical System

MY SUZUKI XL7 HAS THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GO ON AND OFF, THE WARNINGS FOR THE BREAKS AND STABILITY CONTROL THEY ALWAYS COME ON AFTER IT RAINS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 85*, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CAR GO CRAZY AND THE C...

Jul 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY SUZUKI XL7 HAS THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GO ON AND OFF, THE WARNINGS FOR THE BREAKS AND STABILITY CONTROL THEY ALWAYS COME ON AFTER IT RAINS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 85*, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CAR GO CRAZY AND THE C...

Jul 27, 2014 Service Brakes

MY SUZUKI XL7 HAS THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL LIGHTS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GO ON AND OFF, THE WARNINGS FOR THE BREAKS AND STABILITY CONTROL THEY ALWAYS COME ON AFTER IT RAINS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 85*, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CAR GO CRAZY AND THE C...

Jun 25, 2014 Steering 60,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD IT FIXED ONCE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WENT AWAY FOR A WHILE BUT NOW I'M AT 101,000 MILES AND IT'S BACK. UNFORTUNATELY I'M NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE, SO THIS REPAIR WILL HAVE TO BE OUT OF POCKET. DISAPPOINTED, HAD I KNOW...

Jun 25, 2014 Engine 60,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD IT FIXED ONCE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WENT AWAY FOR A WHILE BUT NOW I'M AT 101,000 MILES AND IT'S BACK. UNFORTUNATELY I'M NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE, SO THIS REPAIR WILL HAVE TO BE OUT OF POCKET. DISAPPOINTED, HAD I KNOW...

Jun 25, 2014 Steering 60,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD IT FIXED ONCE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WENT AWAY FOR A WHILE BUT NOW I'M AT 101,000 MILES AND IT'S BACK. UNFORTUNATELY I'M NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE, SO THIS REPAIR WILL HAVE TO BE OUT OF POCKET. DISAPPOINTED, HAD I KNOW...

Jun 25, 2014 Engine 60,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD IT FIXED ONCE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WENT AWAY FOR A WHILE BUT NOW I'M AT 101,000 MILES AND IT'S BACK. UNFORTUNATELY I'M NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE, SO THIS REPAIR WILL HAVE TO BE OUT OF POCKET. DISAPPOINTED, HAD I KNOW...

May 30, 2014 Structure 68,000 mi

BECAUSE OF FAULTY PRIMER, THE PAINT ON MY 2008 XL7 IS NOW PEELING OFF AND BUBBLING. SUZUKI REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX SO WHEN I GO TO TRADE IT IN, IT WILL BE WORTH LITTLE TO NOTHING. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SUZUKI AGAIN SIMPLY BASED ON THE LACK OF CUSTOMER SERVIC...

May 30, 2014 Structure 68,000 mi

BECAUSE OF FAULTY PRIMER, THE PAINT ON MY 2008 XL7 IS NOW PEELING OFF AND BUBBLING. SUZUKI REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX SO WHEN I GO TO TRADE IT IN, IT WILL BE WORTH LITTLE TO NOTHING. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SUZUKI AGAIN SIMPLY BASED ON THE LACK OF CUSTOMER SERVIC...

May 29, 2014 Air Bags 42,500 mi

OCS SENSOR MAT INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY FAIL DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING OF THE MAT FROM USE OF THE SEAT. AS A RESULT, DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT IS AN ADULT OR A CHILD. * WILL NOT DETECT PASSENGER IN...

May 29, 2014 Air Bags 42,500 mi

OCS SENSOR MAT INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY FAIL DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING OF THE MAT FROM USE OF THE SEAT. AS A RESULT, DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT IS AN ADULT OR A CHILD. * WILL NOT DETECT PASSENGER IN...

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 5,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB AND WOULD STAY LOCKED. HAD TO USE KEY TO GET INTO THE CAR. GOT IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, REAR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WONT RESPOND TO FOB. EITHER THE REAR DOORS STAY LOCKED( AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE) OR SOMETIMES THEY WO...

May 14, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB AND WOULD STAY LOCKED. HAD TO USE KEY TO GET INTO THE CAR. GOT IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, REAR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WONT RESPOND TO FOB. EITHER THE REAR DOORS STAY LOCKED( AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE) OR SOMETIMES THEY WO...

May 14, 2014 Structure 5,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB AND WOULD STAY LOCKED. HAD TO USE KEY TO GET INTO THE CAR. GOT IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, REAR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WONT RESPOND TO FOB. EITHER THE REAR DOORS STAY LOCKED( AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE) OR SOMETIMES THEY WO...

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 5,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB AND WOULD STAY LOCKED. HAD TO USE KEY TO GET INTO THE CAR. GOT IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, REAR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WONT RESPOND TO FOB. EITHER THE REAR DOORS STAY LOCKED( AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE) OR SOMETIMES THEY WO...

May 14, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB AND WOULD STAY LOCKED. HAD TO USE KEY TO GET INTO THE CAR. GOT IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, REAR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WONT RESPOND TO FOB. EITHER THE REAR DOORS STAY LOCKED( AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE) OR SOMETIMES THEY WO...

May 14, 2014 Structure 5,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB AND WOULD STAY LOCKED. HAD TO USE KEY TO GET INTO THE CAR. GOT IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, REAR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WONT RESPOND TO FOB. EITHER THE REAR DOORS STAY LOCKED( AND CANNOT EVEN BE OPENED WITH THE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE) OR SOMETIMES THEY WO...

Apr 26, 2014 Air Bags 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT SUZUKI XL7 2008 MODEL FROM A DEALER IN FARGO, ND IN AUGUST 2009. IT HAD AROUND 32000 MILES ON IT. IN MAY 2012, I NOTICED THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT. WHENEVER, A THIN PERSON WOULD BE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD BE OFF AND THERE WOULD BE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT. I WENT TO THE...

Apr 26, 2014 Air Bags 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT SUZUKI XL7 2008 MODEL FROM A DEALER IN FARGO, ND IN AUGUST 2009. IT HAD AROUND 32000 MILES ON IT. IN MAY 2012, I NOTICED THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT. WHENEVER, A THIN PERSON WOULD BE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD BE OFF AND THERE WOULD BE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT. I WENT TO THE...

Apr 20, 2014 Engine 111,000 mi

IN GEORGIA WE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE EMISSIONS COMPLETED EVERY YEAR AROUND YOUR BIRTHDAY. FOR SOME REASON THE CAR WOULDN'T PASS BECAUSE OF CODES P0018, P0017, AND P0008. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON TREND WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. SO I ASSUME IT'S A MANUFACTURER ERROR. IT'S ALSO COMMON FOR THE 200...

Apr 20, 2014 Engine 111,000 mi

IN GEORGIA WE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE EMISSIONS COMPLETED EVERY YEAR AROUND YOUR BIRTHDAY. FOR SOME REASON THE CAR WOULDN'T PASS BECAUSE OF CODES P0018, P0017, AND P0008. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON TREND WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. SO I ASSUME IT'S A MANUFACTURER ERROR. IT'S ALSO COMMON FOR THE 200...

Apr 5, 2014 Electrical System

MANY, MANY GM PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES, AND THE XL7 SHARES A LOT OF PARTS AND SIMILARITIES WITH THE EQUINOX, VUE, AND SO ON. CAN IT BE DETERMINED IF THE 2008 SUZUKI XL7 USES THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH? ALSO, FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS, A GROANING NOISE EMANATES FR...

Apr 5, 2014 Steering

MANY, MANY GM PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES, AND THE XL7 SHARES A LOT OF PARTS AND SIMILARITIES WITH THE EQUINOX, VUE, AND SO ON. CAN IT BE DETERMINED IF THE 2008 SUZUKI XL7 USES THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH? ALSO, FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS, A GROANING NOISE EMANATES FR...

Apr 5, 2014 Electrical System

MANY, MANY GM PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES, AND THE XL7 SHARES A LOT OF PARTS AND SIMILARITIES WITH THE EQUINOX, VUE, AND SO ON. CAN IT BE DETERMINED IF THE 2008 SUZUKI XL7 USES THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH? ALSO, FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS, A GROANING NOISE EMANATES FR...

Apr 5, 2014 Steering

MANY, MANY GM PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES, AND THE XL7 SHARES A LOT OF PARTS AND SIMILARITIES WITH THE EQUINOX, VUE, AND SO ON. CAN IT BE DETERMINED IF THE 2008 SUZUKI XL7 USES THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH? ALSO, FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS, A GROANING NOISE EMANATES FR...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering 20,000 mi

STEERING HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE AT LOW SPEEDS. ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT AND TURNED MANUAL. ALSO NOISES COME FROM STEERING WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS CARE WAS PRODUCED ON A GENERAL MOTORS ASSEMBLY LINE. ALL THE GM CARS WERE JUST RECALLED FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. WHY ISN'...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering 20,000 mi

STEERING HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE AT LOW SPEEDS. ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT AND TURNED MANUAL. ALSO NOISES COME FROM STEERING WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS CARE WAS PRODUCED ON A GENERAL MOTORS ASSEMBLY LINE. ALL THE GM CARS WERE JUST RECALLED FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. WHY ISN'...

Mar 28, 2014 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THERE WAS A SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 28, 2014 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THERE WAS A SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mar 18, 2014 Steering 77,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING ON TURNS AT LOW SPEED. REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Steering 77,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING ON TURNS AT LOW SPEED. REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 22,000 mi

AT SLOW SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISES WHEN BEING TURNED IN EACH DIRECTION. ALMOST FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF STEERING POWER AND IS DIFFICULT TO TURN. IT WAS NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE AND DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE ISSUE. HAVE CONTINUED TO USE THE VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM PERSISTS. REVIEWED INTERN...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 22,000 mi

AT SLOW SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISES WHEN BEING TURNED IN EACH DIRECTION. ALMOST FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF STEERING POWER AND IS DIFFICULT TO TURN. IT WAS NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE AND DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE ISSUE. HAVE CONTINUED TO USE THE VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM PERSISTS. REVIEWED INTERN...

Feb 4, 2014 Engine Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR ON AN ICY ROAD THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE AWD, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHTS CAME ON. THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SURGED AND MY BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SLID AND FISHTAILED. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW SEC...

Feb 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR ON AN ICY ROAD THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE AWD, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHTS CAME ON. THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SURGED AND MY BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SLID AND FISHTAILED. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW SEC...

Feb 4, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR ON AN ICY ROAD THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE AWD, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHTS CAME ON. THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SURGED AND MY BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SLID AND FISHTAILED. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW SEC...

Feb 4, 2014 Engine Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR ON AN ICY ROAD THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE AWD, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHTS CAME ON. THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SURGED AND MY BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SLID AND FISHTAILED. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW SEC...

Feb 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR ON AN ICY ROAD THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE AWD, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHTS CAME ON. THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SURGED AND MY BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SLID AND FISHTAILED. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW SEC...

Feb 4, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR ON AN ICY ROAD THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE AWD, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHTS CAME ON. THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SURGED AND MY BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE SLID AND FISHTAILED. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW SEC...

Nov 19, 2013 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI SL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE BOTH THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PI...

Nov 19, 2013 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI SL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE BOTH THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PI...

Nov 10, 2013 Steering 105,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING. ALMOST CRASHED. CHANGED OUT RACK AND PINION & POWER STEERING PUMP WITH NO CHANGE. COST $ 1,200. PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. WILL NOT DRIVE BECAUSE OF DANGER. *TR

Nov 10, 2013 Steering 105,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING. ALMOST CRASHED. CHANGED OUT RACK AND PINION & POWER STEERING PUMP WITH NO CHANGE. COST $ 1,200. PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. WILL NOT DRIVE BECAUSE OF DANGER. *TR

Oct 7, 2013 Steering 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Oct 7, 2013 Steering 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 57,000 mi

I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF WALL MART WITH THE ENGINE IDLING HEARD A LOUD NOISE THE CAR STARTED SHAKING,TURNED IT OFF IMMEDIATELY,GOT OUT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD NOTHING VISIBLE AT THE TIME. GOT BACK IN STARTED THE CAR CHECKED TEMP GAUGE EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE, AND THE LOUD NOISE AGAIN CAR STARTED SH...

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 57,000 mi

I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF WALL MART WITH THE ENGINE IDLING HEARD A LOUD NOISE THE CAR STARTED SHAKING,TURNED IT OFF IMMEDIATELY,GOT OUT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD NOTHING VISIBLE AT THE TIME. GOT BACK IN STARTED THE CAR CHECKED TEMP GAUGE EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE, AND THE LOUD NOISE AGAIN CAR STARTED SH...

Jun 13, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE CABIN AIR INTAKE LOCATED ABOUT 7 INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD UNDER THE HOOD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ENGINE. DURING ANY TYPE OF DRIVING CONDITIONS THE AIR BEING BROUGHT INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE CABIN FILTER IS FILLED WITH NOXIOUS FUMES COMING FROM A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK OR JUST...

Jun 13, 2013 Electrical System 43,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE CABIN AIR INTAKE LOCATED ABOUT 7 INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD UNDER THE HOOD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ENGINE. DURING ANY TYPE OF DRIVING CONDITIONS THE AIR BEING BROUGHT INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE CABIN FILTER IS FILLED WITH NOXIOUS FUMES COMING FROM A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK OR JUST...

Jun 13, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE CABIN AIR INTAKE LOCATED ABOUT 7 INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD UNDER THE HOOD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ENGINE. DURING ANY TYPE OF DRIVING CONDITIONS THE AIR BEING BROUGHT INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE CABIN FILTER IS FILLED WITH NOXIOUS FUMES COMING FROM A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK OR JUST...

Jun 13, 2013 Electrical System 43,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE CABIN AIR INTAKE LOCATED ABOUT 7 INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD UNDER THE HOOD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ENGINE. DURING ANY TYPE OF DRIVING CONDITIONS THE AIR BEING BROUGHT INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE CABIN FILTER IS FILLED WITH NOXIOUS FUMES COMING FROM A SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK OR JUST...

Apr 2, 2013 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE...

Apr 2, 2013 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE...

Mar 25, 2013 Structure 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Visibility 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Steering 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Seat Belts 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Engine 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Structure 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Visibility 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Steering 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Seat Belts 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Mar 25, 2013 Engine 18,112 mi

WAS TOLD THAT I WAS HEARING A NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE WHEN THE RACK N PINION STARTED TO FAIL. AND THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS SUPPOSE TO CRACK. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS TO TELL YOU HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR IS SO I'LL JUST GIVE YOU A LIST. WHICH TAKE ANOTHER 100+ OUT OFF MY POCKET, I CAN'T FIX ...

Jan 30, 2013 Steering 52,980 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Jan 30, 2013 Steering 52,980 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Nov 7, 2012 Steering 30,659 mi

IN TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A ZIPPING SOUND AND A TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND HAD THE FLUIDS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER-STEERING FLUID WAS ACCURATE. I WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP THAT THE FLUID LEVELS WERE CORRECT. HOWEVER, THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH ...

Nov 7, 2012 Steering 30,659 mi

IN TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A ZIPPING SOUND AND A TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND HAD THE FLUIDS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER-STEERING FLUID WAS ACCURATE. I WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP THAT THE FLUID LEVELS WERE CORRECT. HOWEVER, THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH ...

Apr 18, 2012 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,226.

Apr 18, 2012 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,226.

Dec 30, 2011 Structure 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS THAT HELD THE REAR TRUNK HATCH IN PLACE FAILED, AND CAUSED THE HATCH TO ABRUPTLY STRIKE THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD WHILE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REP...

Dec 30, 2011 Structure 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS THAT HELD THE REAR TRUNK HATCH IN PLACE FAILED, AND CAUSED THE HATCH TO ABRUPTLY STRIKE THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD WHILE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REP...

Dec 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE: P008 (VALIDATED THROUGH A LOCAL PARTS STORE) AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT TIRE SENSOR LIGHT ALL ARE ON OR OFF OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THEM. *TR

Dec 22, 2011 Air Bags

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE: P008 (VALIDATED THROUGH A LOCAL PARTS STORE) AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT TIRE SENSOR LIGHT ALL ARE ON OR OFF OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THEM. *TR

Dec 22, 2011 Wheels

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE: P008 (VALIDATED THROUGH A LOCAL PARTS STORE) AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT TIRE SENSOR LIGHT ALL ARE ON OR OFF OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THEM. *TR

Dec 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE: P008 (VALIDATED THROUGH A LOCAL PARTS STORE) AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT TIRE SENSOR LIGHT ALL ARE ON OR OFF OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THEM. *TR

Dec 22, 2011 Air Bags

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE: P008 (VALIDATED THROUGH A LOCAL PARTS STORE) AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT TIRE SENSOR LIGHT ALL ARE ON OR OFF OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THEM. *TR

Dec 22, 2011 Wheels

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE: P008 (VALIDATED THROUGH A LOCAL PARTS STORE) AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT TIRE SENSOR LIGHT ALL ARE ON OR OFF OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THEM. *TR

Oct 3, 2011 Steering 30,000 mi

MY RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 8/2010 AT 30,000 IT WAS MAKING A ZIPPING NOISE. A YEAR LATER AT 47,000 THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AND SUZUKI REFUSES TO COVER THE 1000.00 REPAIR. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO HELP. I AM OUTRAGED BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO SUZUKI AND THE...

Oct 3, 2011 Steering 30,000 mi

MY RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 8/2010 AT 30,000 IT WAS MAKING A ZIPPING NOISE. A YEAR LATER AT 47,000 THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AND SUZUKI REFUSES TO COVER THE 1000.00 REPAIR. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO HELP. I AM OUTRAGED BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO SUZUKI AND THE...

Aug 7, 2011 Tires 35,000 mi

DRIVING ON I 86 NEAR THE ELMIRA, NY AIRPORT AND THE TIRE ALERT SENSOR ON DASH PANEL SHOWED LOW AIR PRESSURE IN THE REAR TIRE. I SLOWED DOWN TO GET OFF THE NEXT EXIT TO CHECK THE TIRE AND WITHIN A MINUTE THE TIRE BLEW. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. I HA...

Aug 7, 2011 Tires 35,000 mi

DRIVING ON I 86 NEAR THE ELMIRA, NY AIRPORT AND THE TIRE ALERT SENSOR ON DASH PANEL SHOWED LOW AIR PRESSURE IN THE REAR TIRE. I SLOWED DOWN TO GET OFF THE NEXT EXIT TO CHECK THE TIRE AND WITHIN A MINUTE THE TIRE BLEW. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. I HA...

Jul 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,600 mi

I TOO HAVE 2008 XL7, THAT REQUIRED SERVICE DUE TO ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON WITH TICKING NOISE. I TOO WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO IMPROPER OIL FILTER BEING USED. MY CAR HAD LESS THAN 21,000 MILES. MY CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED AT SPEED LUBE IN MT. VERNON, IL. IF SUZUKI KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH IMPROPER ...

Jul 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,600 mi

I TOO HAVE 2008 XL7, THAT REQUIRED SERVICE DUE TO ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON WITH TICKING NOISE. I TOO WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO IMPROPER OIL FILTER BEING USED. MY CAR HAD LESS THAN 21,000 MILES. MY CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED AT SPEED LUBE IN MT. VERNON, IL. IF SUZUKI KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH IMPROPER ...

Jul 8, 2011 Steering 30,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7 LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A TURN, HE WOULD HEAR A WINDING NOISE FROM THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING RACK HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Jul 8, 2011 Steering 30,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7 LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A TURN, HE WOULD HEAR A WINDING NOISE FROM THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING RACK HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

May 10, 2011 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND HE HAD TO PLACE HIS FOOT UNDER THE PEDAL IN ORDER TO LIFT IT UP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE ...

May 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND HE HAD TO PLACE HIS FOOT UNDER THE PEDAL IN ORDER TO LIFT IT UP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE ...

May 10, 2011 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND HE HAD TO PLACE HIS FOOT UNDER THE PEDAL IN ORDER TO LIFT IT UP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE ...

May 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND HE HAD TO PLACE HIS FOOT UNDER THE PEDAL IN ORDER TO LIFT IT UP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE ...

Mar 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OR IF THE ENGINE WAS IDLE THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND MAKE A LOUD TICKING NOISE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CHECK OIL LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE RE...

Mar 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OR IF THE ENGINE WAS IDLE THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND MAKE A LOUD TICKING NOISE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CHECK OIL LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE RE...

Dec 29, 2010 Unknown Or Other 27,459 mi

RUNAWAY SUZUKI 2008/XL7 WOULD NOT STOP FULL ENGINE REV, FROM 50 TO 90+ IN FEW SECONDS. BOTH FEET ON BRAKES, FINALLY POPPED ENGINE INTO NEUTRAL. GOT TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE FINALLY REVVED DOWN, KILLED ENGINE. ENTERING HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED. HAD SUZUKI ROADSIDE SERVICE TOW CAR TO DEALER IN, MA...

Dec 29, 2010 Unknown Or Other 27,459 mi

RUNAWAY SUZUKI 2008/XL7 WOULD NOT STOP FULL ENGINE REV, FROM 50 TO 90+ IN FEW SECONDS. BOTH FEET ON BRAKES, FINALLY POPPED ENGINE INTO NEUTRAL. GOT TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, ENGINE FINALLY REVVED DOWN, KILLED ENGINE. ENTERING HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED. HAD SUZUKI ROADSIDE SERVICE TOW CAR TO DEALER IN, MA...

Nov 18, 2010 Power Train 45,000 mi

INITIALLY STABILITY CONTROL OFF WARNING MESSAGE LIGHT LIT UP AFTER STARTING ENGINE--ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS--MESSAGE DISAPPEARED W/I 5 SECONDS. THEN TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITY CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, AND AWD OFF MESSAGES ON EVERY START UP AND IS CON...

Nov 18, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

INITIALLY STABILITY CONTROL OFF WARNING MESSAGE LIGHT LIT UP AFTER STARTING ENGINE--ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS--MESSAGE DISAPPEARED W/I 5 SECONDS. THEN TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITY CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, AND AWD OFF MESSAGES ON EVERY START UP AND IS CON...

Nov 18, 2010 Traction Control System 45,000 mi

INITIALLY STABILITY CONTROL OFF WARNING MESSAGE LIGHT LIT UP AFTER STARTING ENGINE--ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS--MESSAGE DISAPPEARED W/I 5 SECONDS. THEN TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITY CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, AND AWD OFF MESSAGES ON EVERY START UP AND IS CON...

Nov 18, 2010 Power Train 45,000 mi

INITIALLY STABILITY CONTROL OFF WARNING MESSAGE LIGHT LIT UP AFTER STARTING ENGINE--ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS--MESSAGE DISAPPEARED W/I 5 SECONDS. THEN TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITY CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, AND AWD OFF MESSAGES ON EVERY START UP AND IS CON...

Nov 18, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

INITIALLY STABILITY CONTROL OFF WARNING MESSAGE LIGHT LIT UP AFTER STARTING ENGINE--ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS--MESSAGE DISAPPEARED W/I 5 SECONDS. THEN TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITY CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, AND AWD OFF MESSAGES ON EVERY START UP AND IS CON...

Nov 18, 2010 Traction Control System 45,000 mi

INITIALLY STABILITY CONTROL OFF WARNING MESSAGE LIGHT LIT UP AFTER STARTING ENGINE--ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS--MESSAGE DISAPPEARED W/I 5 SECONDS. THEN TRACTION CONTROL OFF, STABILITY CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL, AND AWD OFF MESSAGES ON EVERY START UP AND IS CON...

Oct 5, 2010 Steering 38,520 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY SUZUKI XL7 2008 VIN/SERIAL [XXX]. THE POWER STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID AND HAVE TO REFILL IT CONTINUOUSLY. THE WHEEL MAKES NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURNS AND ALSO IS BECOMING HARD TO MANEUVER. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE SOUTH DEERFOOT SUZUKI DEALER AT 7220 RAILWAY ST SE CALGARY, AB T2...

Oct 5, 2010 Steering 38,520 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY SUZUKI XL7 2008 VIN/SERIAL [XXX]. THE POWER STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID AND HAVE TO REFILL IT CONTINUOUSLY. THE WHEEL MAKES NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURNS AND ALSO IS BECOMING HARD TO MANEUVER. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE SOUTH DEERFOOT SUZUKI DEALER AT 7220 RAILWAY ST SE CALGARY, AB T2...

Sep 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

LAST MONTH IN AUGUST MY HUSBAND STAYED IN THE CAR WHILE I RAN INTO STORE, OUT OF HABIT I LOCKED THE DOOR WITH THE AUTO LOCK CONTROL. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THE TEMPERATURE IN AUG. IS EXTREMELY HOT. AFTER A LITTLE WHILE HE WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR AND COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR OR ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN IT ...

Sep 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

LAST MONTH IN AUGUST MY HUSBAND STAYED IN THE CAR WHILE I RAN INTO STORE, OUT OF HABIT I LOCKED THE DOOR WITH THE AUTO LOCK CONTROL. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THE TEMPERATURE IN AUG. IS EXTREMELY HOT. AFTER A LITTLE WHILE HE WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR AND COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR OR ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN IT ...

Aug 12, 2010 Steering 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO EXHIBIT A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE MANUF...

Aug 12, 2010 Steering 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO EXHIBIT A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE MANUF...

Aug 9, 2010 Electrical System 75,136 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE AIR BAG AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. SHE ATTEMPTED TO MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT AROUND BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEA...

Aug 9, 2010 Electrical System 75,136 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI XL7. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE AIR BAG AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. SHE ATTEMPTED TO MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT AROUND BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEA...

Jul 15, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

POWER STEERING WHEEL HARD TO CONTROL. POWER STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISE. POWER STEERING FLUID GETS VERY LOW. NEEDS TO BE REFILLED VERY OFTEN. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SUZUKI XL7 2006. THE RECALL IS #10V250000 STEERING HYDRAULIC POWER ASS...

Jul 15, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

POWER STEERING WHEEL HARD TO CONTROL. POWER STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISE. POWER STEERING FLUID GETS VERY LOW. NEEDS TO BE REFILLED VERY OFTEN. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SUZUKI XL7 2006. THE RECALL IS #10V250000 STEERING HYDRAULIC POWER ASS...

Jul 15, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

POWER STEERING WHEEL HARD TO CONTROL. POWER STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISE. POWER STEERING FLUID GETS VERY LOW. NEEDS TO BE REFILLED VERY OFTEN. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SUZUKI XL7 2006. THE RECALL IS #10V250000 STEERING HYDRAULIC POWER ASS...

Jul 15, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

POWER STEERING WHEEL HARD TO CONTROL. POWER STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISE. POWER STEERING FLUID GETS VERY LOW. NEEDS TO BE REFILLED VERY OFTEN. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SUZUKI XL7 2006. THE RECALL IS #10V250000 STEERING HYDRAULIC POWER ASS...

Jul 7, 2008 Air Bags 10,124 mi

SIDE AIRBAGS MALFUNCTION. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Air Bags 10,124 mi

SIDE AIRBAGS MALFUNCTION. *TR