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SteeringPart report

2002 Suzuki XL7 Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
11%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Suzuki XL7, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.

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.

“This 2002 Suzuki xl7 limited started to have touchy steering at 55 MPH and up. It is so sensitive that it can even change lanes. When the steering acts up the whole vehicle vibrates. I had new tires and alignment and checked for any slack in anything under the vehicle and it checked out good. I have checked on the internet and found that several people have had the same problem. Some of the people spent hundreds of dollars and still have the same problem. I think that it is dangerous to drive and other people need to know about the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10648401, filed 2014-10, 115,420 miles

“Ac compressor went out twice in my 2002 Suzuki XL-7. Once in august 2009 and again in may 2012. I had to have it replaced twice because it was a pretty hot summer. It assume if the car last another few years, I will have to replace it again. How annoying! Also, after the summer months, during the winter months when I need to turn on the heat, the service engine light comes on. I got this tested and it had to do with the AC compressor. This makes sense because the XL-7 compressor is dual. It's runs AC and heat. Power steering has been leaking for the past year. …”

NHTSA complaint #10479723, filed 2012-10, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Suzuki XL-7. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a knocking sound. The air conditioning shut off and she exited off the interstate. In addition, the power steering would not allow her to turn properly. She turned off the vehicle and attempted to restart it, but the failures continued. The contact managed to drive to a service station and the mechanic stated that the issue may have been the power steering. She purchased fluid, but another mechanic stated that the belt failed. The contact went to an auto parts store and a mechanic replaced the belt. …”

NHTSA complaint #10268646, filed 2009-05, 59,000 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20082534%
20072820%
2006518%
200516%
200412%
2002411%

Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki XL7

Engine cooling
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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