We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Suzuki XL-7 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2008 Suzuki XL-7 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2008 XL-7 for timing chain stretched prematurely.
Worst Reported Problems with the XL-7
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Latest Owner Complaints About the XL-7
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a/c control head blend door actuator failure -- 2008 XL-7:
A/C control head/blend door problem that seems to have the dealership and tech support stumped. Mode control doesn't work. They replaced the control head and actuator. Still no luck. They recalibrate the head but as soon as you change from a/c vents to defrost or heat it freezes up. After a ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 XL-7 owners.
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power steering went out -- 2008 XL-7:
So a brand new car to me, only 9 months old and already needed the power steering column or motor replaced. It was screeching really bad and I had taken it in for a different problem and they informed me it would cost almost $600.00 to replace and is not typical covered. Since I had just bought ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 XL-7 owners.
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tighten gas cap indicator stays on -- 2008 XL-7:
I have a 2008 suzuki xl-7 and I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this vehicle at only 9 months old! Currently my tighten gas cap indicator is on. 1 month after purchasing this vehicle this came on and since has been a problem. I took it to the dealer over 300 miles away and they ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 XL-7 owners.
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timing chain stretched prematurely -- 2008 XL-7:
It's well-known that timing chain's age is as of the age of the engine. In this car all three timing chains got stretched. I fixed it outside the dealer workshop that cost me around USD 1500. If it was the dealer to fix this problem, I'd have paid more than USD 2000. I don't recommend this ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 XL-7 owners.
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poor warranty coverage -- 2008 XL-7:
I bought the Suzuki in Washington state from a large dealership who ripped me off to keep it short. Turned out Suzuki quit making engine block heaters about 3 months prior to my purchase. I managed to get a circulating tank heater, an oil pan heater, and a battery pad heater installed just ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 XL-7 owners.