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Suzuki XL7 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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Suzuki XL7 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV

252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Suzuki XL7 in Minnesota, United States
- Aug 2013
Aug 2013

91000 mi
Needed a new engine installed, that god it was covered underwarranty 

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2007 Suzuki XL7

Engine not specified

Suzuki XL7 in Georgia, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

88000 mi
intermittent code for EVAP sensor malfunction 

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2007 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV

252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Suzuki XL7 in Texas, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2010
Jun 2009

23000 mi

US $375
Pass. front door panel got stuck on weather stripping while opening door. My attempt to force door open cracked the interior panel. Dealer replaced. Also replaced visor mirror (broken hinge) under warranty. 
Aug 2009

26000 mi
Passenger seat air bag sensor faulty. Took greater than 150# to activate airbag. Used to work properly. 
Feb 2010

30000 mi
Car ran rough and surged at mid speed. Fault was a loose connection on a cam sensor. 
Jul 2010

36000 mi
Fixed oil leak on timing cover. Warranty covered. 14.3 hours labor for this job. $1517 total  Noisy steering. Replaced steering gear assy and leaking fluid return hose. 3 hours labor plus $722 in parts covered by warranty. Dealer stated that factory filled unit with wrong PS fluid. 
Aug 2010

36000 mi
Stability Control light on. Replaced rear wheel speed sensor. $169.22 covered by warranty. 
Suzuki XL7 in Oregon, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

60000 mi
We have a noise that comes from the steering wheel area when the wheel is turned. Sounds like a mechanical pump or something. We haven't done anything about the issue because it seems to have no effect on performance as of yet. 

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2007 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV

252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Suzuki XL7 in Washington, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

39000 mi

US $100
Whining sound. Oil sludge build up. Timing chain stretched. Only solution offered was engine replacement at $4,970.00 plus tax. Manufacturer would not warranty repair of engine, their opinion the engine was abused. 
Suzuki XL7 in Washington, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Oct 2010

37300 mi

US $1400
Steering rack is making noise when wheel is turned at low mph. Shop ordered new rack assembly but discovered even though my XL7 is a 2007, it actually has a 2008 part installed. Weird. 
Nov 2010

39000 mi

US $1400
New steering rack installed. 
Jan 2011

39000 mi

US $250
Replaced 2nd battery since buying the car new. Performed diagnostic on electrical system to determine cause of excess drain on battery. None was found. 
Aug 2011

44000 mi

US $1250
Manumatic linkage box fuses went bad. Suzuki only offers replacement of the entire linkage box ($700+) instead of $30 fuses that mechanic could have easily replaced had they been available from manufacturer. Very frustrating. 
Suzuki XL7 in Washington, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010

17000 mi

US $350
This was the 3rd time in the shop. I traded the junk off. Lost two computers and it still ran poorly. I have never before traded in a car with only 18,000 miles on it. 
Suzuki XL7 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
Jan 2008

10000 mi
Front strut 
Jun 2008

13000 mi
Tightened nuts on engine mount (strut type) 
Oct 2008

15000 mi
Replaced engine mount (strut type) per TSB 
Oct 2011

35000 mi
Noise in steering wheel. Steering gear replaced. 

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2006 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV, ext.

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Suzuki XL7 in Utah, United States
- Nov 2013
Nov 2013

9000 mi

US $202
EGR Valve failed and was sending a code for the Check Engine Light, which caused it to fail emissions test. It is very inconveniently placed behind and underneath the intake, and required disassembly of the entire intake manifold. EGR Valve failed and was sending a code for the Check Engine Light, which caused it to fail emissions test. It is very inconveniently placed behind and underneath the intake, and required disassembly of the entire intake manifold. 
Suzuki XL7 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
May 2021

81220 mi

C $400
Starter began to fail. Replaced by a brand new OEM. To improve reliability, alternator, both serpentine belts, spark plugs were also replaced by brand new OEM due to age (original parts never replaced before). Fluids were replaced as scheduled maintenance in transmission, transfer case, front differential, rear differential, coolant, break fluid 

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2005 Suzuki XL7

Engine not specified

Suzuki XL7 in Taiwan
Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Jul 2015

99200 mi

$800
oil leaking 

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2003 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV, ext.

183-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Suzuki XL7 in Ontario, Canada
- Apr 2008
Dec 2004

12400 mi
Replace rear wheel bearings (outboard axle ends) 
Jan 2006

37200 mi
Replace rear wheel bearings (outboard axle ends) 
Apr 2008

52080 mi
Replace rear wheel bearings (outboard axle ends) 

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2003 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV, ext.

183-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Suzuki XL7 in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2019
Jun 2018

125000 mi

US $50
Added about 20 oz of refrigerant. 
Suzuki XL7 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - May 2021
Oct 2015

133300 mi

C $200
replaced timing chain tensioner, guides, and water pump. 
Nov 2015

135160 mi

C $250
Replace condenser and dryer. Recharge system. 
May 2018

156240 mi

C $200
recharge ac system 

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2002 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV, ext.

183-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Suzuki XL7 in Louisiana, United States
- Mar 2011
Mar 2010

120000 mi

US $800
Differential bearing 

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2002 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV, ext.

183-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Suzuki XL7 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - Jul 2022
Sep 2007

93000 mi

C $280
Replace front brake shoes; replace 4WD vacuum pump; replace A/C condenser fan 
Jan 2010

97960 mi

C $200
Replace right front oxygen sensor, Very difficult access. 
Aug 2010

99820 mi

C $200
Replaced left front oxygen sensor. Very difficult access. Replaced front rotors and pads, lubricated sliders. 
Aug 2021

129456 mi

C $70
Replaced rotors and pads 
Nov 2021

129952 mi

C $200
Broken shifter cable Exhaust repair 

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2001 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV, ext.

170-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Suzuki XL7 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

125000 mi

US $200
Brakes lines 

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