2005 Suzuki XL7 problems
The 2005 Suzuki XL7 has 26 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (15%) concerns brakes. After that come cruise control (15%) and air bags (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 15% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 2
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 24 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 34,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 11 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 3 injuries reported; 2 deaths reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 99% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2005 ranks 7th most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Suzuki XL7 with enough data (20 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Traffic crash where the vehicle overturned several times. All damage to front and drivers side. Both people ejected from a vehicle. No airbag deployment. Vehicle estimated to be over 50 MPH. Vehicle was totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki xl-7. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting a turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to control the rapid acceleration and crashed into four other vehicles. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. In addition, smoke emitted inside the vehicle from the rear driver's side. The police were notified however, a police report was not filed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki xl7. While driving 2 MPH the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated forward causing a crash. The vehicle was not towed. The dealer could not determine the cause. The incident reoccurred at 23,000 yet, there was no crash. After putting the vehicle in drive before applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The current mileage was 23285. The failure mileage was 20000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the rear middle row seat belt failed to retract making it impossible to buckle the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The seat belts were replaced but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. ...updated 11-14-13 the consumer stated the seat belts have worn out twice.