2005 Suzuki XL7 Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2005 Suzuki XL7, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,125 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Brakes locking up when coming to a stop &. Making popping noises when taking off. Driver side window will some times not go up. At very rare occasions bright lightt will not come on during the night,vehicle pulls to right, dome light comes on and turns off while door is open...dealership stated they could not find anything wrong, both times when taken in..............now2008. After warranty is no longer. Took vehicle to firestone. The mechanic stated rotors, brakes, caliper, bearings, shocks have all need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10273583, filed 2009-06, 1,500 miles“The contact stated while driving 70 MPH there was a noise near the windshield and the interior lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. They determined the windshield needed to be replaced and was unable to duplicate why the interior lights illuminated. The manufacturer was alerted however no repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10151626, filed 2006-03, 750 milesInterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki XL7
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki XL7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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