2002 Suzuki XL7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Suzuki XL7, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,450 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.
“Consumer purchased this vehicle about a month ago. Several days after purchase the suspension malfunctioned. The vehicle was very difficult to maneuver. There was an incident where consumer came to a 4 way stop, as the consumer was making a right turn, it broke down. This was due to the rear axle shaft.”
NHTSA complaint #10103376, filed 2005-01, 2,400 miles“When on the freeway and accellerating over 55mph, a rattling-vibrations sound occurs. It sounds like its coming from the 4wd stick or gear shaft area. The center console was pulled off and carpet and wires were checked to see if some thing was stuck but nothing was found.”
NHTSA complaint #10066076, filed 2004-04, 48,500 miles“Problems with vehicle overheating. The vehicle engine would overheat occasionally and leak coolant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the coolant, radiant, thermostat and other engine components. Transmission fluid leaked and white smoke could be seen coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle's accelerator pedal vibrated and noise was heard coming from the engine when starting. The timing chain and tensioner had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10091761, filed 2004-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki XL7
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
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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