2004 Suzuki XL7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Suzuki XL7, 4% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“First of all, I am a mother of 5 and do not misuse my vehicle. Rear differential had to be replaced twice . The first time was in may 2004. Vehicle is currently in the shop for the same problem. Also, had to have it in 3 times for the keyless entry, 1 time to reset airbag sensor, I have had problems with my brakes squealing. , and had brake failure once, but no accident. In addition, interior light failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10118032, filed 2005-04, 6,000 miles“Bought this vehicle from original owner. After noticing some issues & looking back over carfax, repair report, & recalls online, I called Suzuki. Gave the VIN# and was told a recall was done in 2004 by dealer. When asked about the other recalls, she said there was no other recalls. All paperwork I have has no indications of the recall being done. I see 3 recalls on this site as well. What should I do or who should I contact?”
NHTSA complaint #11014782, filed 2017-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki XL7
27 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology