2003 Suzuki XL7 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Suzuki XL7, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 2 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.
“The consumer received a notice for recall# 03 v 512 000 subject: accelerator cable casing cap. An appointment was made with the dealer for 12/26/2003. On 12/22/2003, the vehicle accelerated when the driver tried to brake. The vehicle hit a parked car as a result. Please provide dealer information along with any other detailed information.”
NHTSA complaint #10052176, filed 2003-12, 9,000 miles“While driving vehicle started to slow down on its own, it went from 40 MPH to 5 MPH, coming to a complete stop. Vehicle was engulfed in fire. The fire was coming from the floor of the vehicle. Consumer complained to the dealer of acceleration problem with the vehicle going in a reverse motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10118958, filed 2005-04, 19,000 miles“On december 31, 2003, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 with 6301 miles was driven by owner's mother, maxine martin, on hwy 95 in coeur d'alene, idaho. As driver was approaching stop light, she applied the brake at which time the car engine accelerated very fast. In order to avoid a rear end collison with the car ahead, the driver swerved into other lane hitting a state of idaho pickup. There was damage to both vehicles and the Suzuki driver was cited for improper lane change. Suzuki driver had slight injury to back. Car being taken to Suzuki dealer on friday 1/2/2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10051473, filed 2004-01, 6,886 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Suzuki XL-7. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to accelerate independently without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the accelerator cable was rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 165000. Updated 3/24/15”
NHTSA complaint #10667772, filed 2014-12, 165,000 milesRelated 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 2003 Suzuki XL7
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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