2004 Suzuki XL7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Suzuki XL7, 9% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.
“The contact stated after an accident, water began to leak on the passenger side floorboard from under the dash. The dealership determined the water leak was not a problem. The water leak caused the circuit board to short and the heater, defrost, and air conditioner are now inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #10150733, filed 2006-02, 61,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki XL-7. When the contact started the vehicle, the battery and ABS warning lights illuminated. The 4x2 light began flashing on and off. While driving 50 MPH, the radio began blinking off and on. The contact attempted to roll the window down and the radio completely shut off. He pulled off the expressway when he noticed the gas warning light indicating that there was no fuel left in the vehicle. He attempted to turn a corner and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the curb and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229626, filed 2008-06, 33,490 miles“2007 Suzuki XL-7 passenger air bag light staying on and clock flashing. Taken to dealership was told the sensor is under the passenger seat and it would cost $1,700.00 to fix. But if I didn't fix it would be ok the air bag would work.”
NHTSA complaint #10359315, filed 2010-10Related service bulletins
- 10094888Jan 14, 2015This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki XL7
27 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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