2003 Suzuki XL7 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Suzuki XL7, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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 XL-7 doesn't have 8,000 on it yet ,and the paint is faded really bad already,and there is acid rain spots showing up on the hood and top. I would like to know if Suzuki has any kind of recall on the burgundy pearl paint,due to fading.will be contacting the dealership very soon ,but would like to know if this is a legitimate problem and a possible report to mention to them...original dealer no longer sell Suzuki,so I have been getting service work done at courtesy Suzuki in irwin pa.”
NHTSA complaint #10080548, filed 2004-07, 5,000 miles“Letter of complaint and frustration on the poor quality of 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and subsequent pathetic lack of service at the dealer. ***nar*** the molding on the running boards on both sides of the vehicle came off. All the seat belts except for the front driver and passenger lock for no reason. Once locked the seat belts can not be loosened. The seat belt has to be unbuckled the allowed to retract fully before it will function properly. When the interior lights were in auto mode the light did not come on when the doors were opened. A consumer smell a foul odor like oil or something burning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159467, filed 2006-06Related service bulletins
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki XL7
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Suzuki XL7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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