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2007 Suzuki XL7 Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 138 total for the year
Median mileage
73,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Suzuki XL7, 4% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,400 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.

“This was the 2nd time this problem occurred. This time I was coming back from a drive on the hwy and my wheel started to shake. It was a drastic change of a smooth ride to a weird shaking. I exited the hwy and went the street way. Still it did not improve got worst could barely accelerate . The brakes were so sensitive I barely pushed them down and it stopped. By the time I got home the and parked the car in the garage it stated to run hot. …”

NHTSA complaint #10722721, filed 2015-06, 138,000 miles

“There are multiple issues with my 2007 XL-7. Most recently it's been the smell of burning wires coming from either the steering column or under the dashboard which I will need to get inspected asap. I read one other complaint posted on 2/29/12 stating the same problem of smelling burning wires which ended in the vehicle being engulfed in flames and the family running for their lives. I've already had a so called tune-up from the local dealer about 1 1/2 years ago, but I now have issues starting the vehicle when I get gas. …”

NHTSA complaint #10514437, filed 2013-05, 119,000 miles

“Vehicle was newly purchased in 2007 from Suzuki dealership. Grinding noise from steering wheel after 6months..told that it is rubber rubbing against rubber. Engine light remains on after having a problem with starting car after fueling. Constant problem with wheel alignment and tire wear.”

NHTSA complaint #10651914, filed 2014-11, 11,000 miles

“The brakes of the car becomes hard and locks the car from moving. The dash board will show traction light on with the reading traction control service / stability control service the first incident happened september 2010. Miles covered 55391 . Matter taken with Suzuki and the dealer. They said the brake pads wore out, so replaced the pads and the rotor for $536.00. The problem repeated but after 2 hrs brakes got released. The traction control and stability control switch was put off to avoid the danger of the vehicle getting auto braked in the middle of the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10393351, filed 2011-03, 68,500 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200845%
200754%
2006311%
2005317%
2004920%
2003417%
2002411%

Other parts of the 2007 Suzuki XL7

Fuel system
31 complaints
Air bags
28 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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