2002 Suzuki XL7 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Suzuki XL7, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“First occasion approx 1/04 - backing up out of a parking spot and car accelerated uncontrollably on its own. I put both feet on the brake and still could not stop vehicle-had to put car in park to stop. If someone was in back of me I would have caused a crash. Simultaneous with this incident, I received a recall from Suzuki for this particular problem and took car in for recall service. Second occasion, 3/25/04 - waiting in line to go into car wash when car did the same thing-accelerated uncontrollably. Luckily no one was in front of me, if they had been I would have caused a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10064120, filed 2004-03, 39,500 miles“Nhtsa recall 03v-512 000. Accelerator cable casing cap: this recall was done on january 22,2004. Consumer have a concern that their vehicle was involved in an accident on july 9,2004, which the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control while driving off a gravel parking lot of 5 MPH. Condition causes the vehicle to hit a parking vehicle before stopping. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10082196, filed 2004-07, 5,946 miles“While backing out of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly/unexpectedly accelerated. The consumer applied the brakes hard and turned off the ignition switch. The dealer was notified at this time. During acceleration cracked differential, do not know what the caused. Maybe dealer didn't fix prior recall which had to do with accelerator cable. Vehicle was revving up, it's a good thing consumer wife shut the ignition off. Consumer warranty had to pay $1543.34 for what they feel was the dealers fault which is not fair.”
NHTSA complaint #10119084, filed 2005-05, 39,000 miles“While pressing on the accelerator pedal the pedal stuck to the floor. This caused the driver to step on the brake pedal, and put the vehicle in neutral. Consumer had contacted the dealer about this issue. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10065218, filed 2004-03“Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap. Dealership did not have the parts available to perform recall repairs. No dealership in puerto rico had the parts on recall available.”
NHTSA complaint #10061217, filed 2004-03Related recalls
- 03V512000Dec 5, 2003On 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…Covers: Suzuki XL7 2001–2004, Grand Vitara 1999–2004
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki XL7
7 complaintsBrakes
4 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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