2002 Suzuki XL7 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Suzuki XL7, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am changing my front brakes every other month and the caliper has been bad now for a few months. This is the only car I have ever had to do this with. In fact a few weeks after changing the brakes. They are grinding and the ABS light comes on occasionally. This cannot be normal for any vehicle. I do not know where to look for recalls or problems with the brakes. Or is there somewhere I need to look. I thought at one time I saw notices about brake problems. Thank you tami ivey”
NHTSA complaint #10233216, filed 2008-07, 50,000 miles“Condensation from vehicles air conditioning drips onto the insulation around brake line that is supposed to protect brake line from exhaust manifold heat. Living in texas the vehicle rarely is turned on without the air conditioning. The continued saturation, drying and vibration of normal day to day use caused a leak in one of the two brake lines leading to the rear of the vehicle. This was discovered after owner reported spongy feeling and loss of brake holding strength while in stopped position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380351, filed 2011-01, 105,000 miles“Inner front brake pads fell out of the brake calipers causing the caliper piston to directly contact the brake rotor. This wore down the rotor and caliper piston causing both to require replacement. This also caused braking to be greatly reduced.”
NHTSA complaint #10078395, filed 2004-06, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Suzuki XL-7. While driving 35 MPH downhill on paved roads, the front brakes failed and caused the vehicle to pull to the right. The contact called the dealer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 05v452000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor) and was informed that his VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 71,000. Updated 6/18/09 updated 06/22/09”
NHTSA complaint #10272750, filed 2009-06, 68,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V452000Oct 5, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in…Covers: Suzuki XL7 2001–2006, Grand Vitara 1999–2005
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki XL7
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Suzuki XL7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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