2008 Suzuki XL7 owner complaints

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 n AWD being off. So many complaints! It should be recalled soon! It's 7 passage vehicle I'm assuming mostly for kids n it's stc,AWD,power steering just stops n it shakes when u slow down. I'm scared to death to drive mine especially in bad weather!!!

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 pinion were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion however, the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

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

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 the steering column, which I have not gone to have checked out as of yet. *tr

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.

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 t2h 3a8 (1-888-284-1809), canada once I noticed this problem. At that time I had 62,000 km (38520 miles) on the vehicle. They could not find any problems. After I got tired of refueling the power steering fluid, I took it to the dealer again. This time I had 65,000 km (43390 miles). They found this time about three possible problems, but since the warranty of this vehicle had expired, I was told that I would be responsible for the repairs. Now, the leaking, the noise, and the maneuver have becom

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 they dont care! Even the dealership has told me that they have repaired this many times in other Suzuki xl7 with the same issue. Suzuki claims the car is still safe and it is only a noise issue but I dont feel safe, its the steering!! I guess they expect us to keep dishing out money for something that is known faulty and obviously keeps reoccuring.it is also obvious the repairs are being done with the same faulty part the car was manufactured. Suzuki needs to step up to the plate and take responsib

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. Key fob worked intermittently around 85000 then the rear driver door would not respond to it. Replaced battery in fob and had to take it in to only have it diagnosed that the actuator in the door was going out. While I was turning a corner in my 2008 xl7, I heard a grinding/rattling noise that seemed to worsen at slower speeds and would go away as I accelerated through the turn around 90000 miles. Power steering felt tight, ABS light, check engine light, service traction control, AWD off, stabi

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, manchester, nh. Called Suzuki of america and told them of problem. Got my car back on the 28th, out of town, was ready on the 22nd of december. Also talked to Suzuki tech rep for new england. Told me to put his number into my phone, in case happened again. Got all kinds of new parts, winter weather mats and car detailed, free rental. Nothing about this was/is normal. Have never had free anything with a problem with a car. But, then have never been flying down the highway with both feet on brake

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.

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 off while your driving it put you and the people in you car in a dangerous situation because in the progress of shutting that off the ABS goes off the transaction control goes off and the stability control stop working not safe at all. *tr

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

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 was all locked up. He didn't have his keys to my car on him and to top it off he has claustrophobia. When I came back to the car he was blasting the horn and screaming at me for locking him in. He did not have his cell phone on him that day either. I told him to just undo the locks. He tried. I didn't believe him so he locked me in the same way. I could not get out either. He would have had to kick the window out to get out. He is so traumatized over the event that he has nightmares over

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

The vehicle timing is off, due to faulty timing equipment. Why is this not a recall?

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 constant until car is turned off completely. *tr

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 code and code p0008 cam position performance code was in system, technician stated engine was 2 quarts low on oil when vehicle arrived, oil sticker in windshield states next oil change at 113574 miles and vehicle now has 114588 miles, technician has removed both valve covers and rear cylinder head appears dry and cam lobes on rear cam/exhaust shaft are scored and bearing caps are darker in color than the front cylinder head camshaft bearings, rear cylinder head looks darker in color due

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 repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

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

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