2008 Suzuki XL7 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Suzuki XL7, 4% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,800 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.
“I too have 2008 xl7, that required service due to engine light coming on with ticking noise. I too was told it was due to improper oil filter being used. My car had less than 21,000 miles. My car had been serviced at speed lube in mt. Vernon, il. If Suzuki knew there was a problem with improper oil filters, why were the owners not advised of this problem with a bulletin news letter. Only the dealership was aware of this problem. I too spent approx $1500 to have my car repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10413193, filed 2011-07, 20,600 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki xl7. The contact stated that while driving or if the engine was idle the vehicle would shake and make a loud ticking noise. The failure caused the check oil light and the check engine light to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the repairs and the vehicle continued o have the same problem. The dealer continued to repair different parts of the vehicle but not the correct part to stop the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392611, filed 2011-03, 47,000 miles“Check engine light code: p008 (validated through a local parts store) air bag sensor light tire sensor light all are on or off or a combination of any of them.”
NHTSA complaint #10440997, filed 2011-12Related service bulletins
- 10154299Feb 18, 2019This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10154566Dec 6, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10154552Dec 3, 2018This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and…
- 10115143Nov 30, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with…
- 10135322Oct 10, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with…
- 10112251Sep 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10112116Jul 17, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10112331Nov 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki XL7
25 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki XL7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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