2007 Suzuki XL7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,056miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Suzuki XL7, 7% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,056 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“Takata recall for my carrier bearing or my midship bearing where it mounts to the sheet metal is starting to crack and give out and cracking causing a lot of vibrations at slow speeds”
NHTSA complaint #11129600, filed 2018-09, 110,000 miles“I'm the original owner of the 2007 xl7. I purchased my vehicle in july of 07 and I have had nothing but problems and countless repairs. I have to drive my car alot with 5 active children so I'm out of warranty. The first issue started with the electrical system at about 50k miles the system would shut down and lock you in the car this was the computer that wasn't covered under the power train warranty so it was out of pocket cost of about 1100.00 dollars. I got the corp office to pay half after putting up a fuss. …”
NHTSA complaint #10418313, filed 2011-08, 50,000 miles“The airbag system had to be replaced at 16,000 miles b/c of warping & the airbags beginning to release. Then, not 1 time but 3 times the visor assembly had to be replaced. At 26,900 miles I reported problems with the gear shift, A/C & radio assembly & this had to be replaced. I reported complaints of hearing a loud noise coming from my steering wheel column when driving & they stated that it was just rubber rubbing up against rubber. After 30,000 miles I took it back & complained & they said it was my steering column & pin that needed to be replaced & my warranty for that part was gone off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534408, filed 2013-08, 15,791 miles“Timing chains are faulty in the 2007 Suzuki xl-7 containing the GM 3.6l motor. Need to issue recall. Very common problem with this engine. Engine could seize while in operation.”
NHTSA complaint #10681620, filed 2015-02, 102,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10168175Oct 14, 2019This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10025286Apr 1, 2008Fluid leak at transfer case weep hole (replace front wheel drive intermediate (inner) shaft seal).
- 10025026Apr 1, 2008Automatic transmission fluid leak from transfer case. Up to vin 2s3da5179883 (mfg date 12/21/07).
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Suzuki XL7
31 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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