2004 Suzuki XL7 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Suzuki XL7, 13% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Recall 03v51200 affected part of the 2004 XL7 but not those produced after 6/13/2003. The latter vehicles have the same problem with the accelerater cable sticking. On march 18, 2017 my wife's cable got stuck and her vehicle almost rear ended a diesel truck on highway 99 south in sacramento, ca. If she hadn't put the vehicle in neutral she wouldn't have stopped so I looked recall notices and found the above stated recall. Just to find out that her vehicle suffered from the same affliction as the vehicles that were recalled but wasnt included. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968141, filed 2017-03, 175,000 miles“Brakes made loud grinding noise, have had brake pads/liners replace 3 times in the last several months. Problem will not resolve. Brake pedal becomes mushy and ABS has failed several times. Seat belts lock and stay locked at the slightest braking pressure and/or vehicle speed and do not release for several minutes. This is a serious problem that no one seems to want to address.”
NHTSA complaint #10205087, filed 2007-10, 15 miles“While driving on flat road, the vehicle did not accelerate over 50-60 MPH. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer purchased the vehicle with what she thought was minor cosmetic problems then they started to get worse as time went on, there was a dragging which came from the rear interior, the seat belt holders rattled, the leather seats had sink holes where the batting was coming from the leather, and there was a loud roar coming from the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10046546, filed 2003-12, 120 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 2017-08“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on its own while being driven. Driver had to stomp on brakes several times in order to stop. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10110935, filed 2005-02Related 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 2004 Suzuki XL7
27 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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