2002 Suzuki XL-7

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #05V452000October 5, 2005801 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

  On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-INCH wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage Can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.

  The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on november 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact Suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.

• NHTSA recall #03V512000December 5, 2003196,876 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control: cables

  On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall Can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap Can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed.

  If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it Can stick during vehicle operation. In the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. Owner notification began on january 5, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Other model years

• 2002
• 2004 45
• 2006 28