2008 Suzuki XL7 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,687miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Suzuki XL7, 7% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,687 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Fuel leak and fuel pump fail no reading even tank full dealer told no problem and make unauthorized charge from me and from factory for fix the fuel pump but not true when went back refuse to fixed and the way back noticed fire on the left we got controlled by help from other drivers on the highway and I was lucky that hapen when trafice was so slow”
NHTSA complaint #10759862, filed 2015-08, 12,500 miles“I was sold a vehicle without being informed that approximately 8,000 miles prior the vehicle had major engine issues, as the timing chains had to be replaced. The vehicle was sold with a warranty that the warranty company and dealership fail to comply with. I have contacted the dealership numerous times about various issues the vehicle has had since the first day of taking it off the lot, yet the dealer refuses to correct any issues. While I was driving home from work on route 65 in mid january, the vehicle begin to violently jerk and buck, while loosing speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850687, filed 2016-03, 118,374 miles“This vehicle has the cabin air intake located about 7 inches from the exhaust manifold under the hood directly behind the engine. During any type of driving conditions the air being brought into the cabin through the cabin filter is filled with noxious fumes coming from a slight exhaust leak or just from the extreme temperatures under the vehicles hood. When driving the vehicle I can taste the sweet taste of vaporized antifreeze coming from the heat air conditioning vents. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519624, filed 2013-06, 43,000 miles“I have went through 2 engines 2 timing chains and 4 loans to keep this suv running 3999.98 for the first engine and the same for the second 1200 times 2 for the timing chain if you know a vehicle has this many problems why haven't you removed it. It's not safe or reliable now my locks don't want to lock unlock I have 14 different error codes on my check engine light after I put the second engine in! In less than a year!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11427124, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki XL7. While the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel system needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10904827, filed 2016-09, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10118911Sep 1, 2016This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10054501Jan 29, 2014Suzuki: when vehicle is either parked or been driven, can smell an odor of fuel, or can observed fuel dripping, around area of fuel tank in rear of vehicle, due to crack in…
- 10054569Jul 31, 2013Suzuki: where plastic supply or return port on fuel pump module, there is a crack that can cause a fuel leak and while being driven or parking, fuel odor may be noticed and could…
- 10024196Jan 1, 2008Incorrect fuel sender harness connector plugs (emissions campaign 99-nf). All 2008 vehicles manufactured before sept. 18, 2007. Model xl7. Vin(s): 2s3d_417_86100013…
Fuel system: 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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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