2007 Suzuki XL7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 14%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Suzuki XL7, 14% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine overheated due to wiring shorting out on two fan motors. No fuse was tripped or light came on. Both motors shorted causing the connectors in the wiring harness to melt. Melting was discovered by local dealer. The wiring is being removed. I have pictures and I have documented the problem. The parts being kept due to seriousness of the defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10425040, filed 2011-09, 62,000 miles“I went to turn left this evening departing off of a sharp turn and the car without warning became almost impossible to steer. Meanwhile, another automobile came flying around the turn and barely missed hitting me. It took much arm muscle but I was able to get the car home. This is our only family car and I am not comfortable any longer driving it. Prior to this incident the readings on the dash began acting up and the remote start quit.”
NHTSA complaint #10925109, filed 2016-11, 178,000 miles“Family was traveling to town when we smelled something that smelled like wires burning. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the smell disappeared. Upon leaving the stop sign we were at, we traveled about a quarter of a mile & the driver (myself), started to smell smoke. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449699, filed 2012-02, 41,000 miles“I purchased my XL7 luxury new in 2007 with only 368+ miles. Before I had driven the vehicle for 3 months, the stability control and traction control lights came on and I was forced to take the vehicle for service. Before my vehicle warranty expired, I had to replace the gas caps numerous times resulting in the replacement of my catalytic converter. Now before my vehicle reached 100,000 miles, I am forced to replace the electrical harness (or complete computer output). Pugmire lincoln mercury is the only dealership in my area that provides repairs for my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180334, filed 2019-02, 80,000 miles“Every time I get a car wash, my car horn stops working on my 2007 Suzuki xl7. Have replaced multiple times. Suzuki told me not to wash my car and my horn will work fine(???). This is a major safety issue in both locking my car and with oncoming traffic to avoid any collisions.”
NHTSA complaint #10283873, filed 2009-09, 34,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10141371May 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should…
- 10126972Dec 18, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the…
- 10125106Nov 7, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled…
- 10123222Oct 3, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website…
- 10157041Sep 28, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication…
- 10118256Jun 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM…
- 10119062Oct 25, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication…
- 10097132Sep 14, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an onstar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the…
- 10114470Apr 17, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Suzuki XL7
31 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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