2008 Suzuki XL7 Steering Problems

“Driving the Suzuki on multiple occasion when I begin to turn the steering wheel stiffens and it almost impossible to turn. I must you both hands and forcefully turn the steering wheel. I have had the power steering replace 3 times and it is still occurring!!! It happens while motion on city streets and the highway. It so stiff its difficult to take an exit. This last occurred yesterday 7/4/2018.”

“In turning the wheel left or right there is a zipping sound and a tightness in the steering. I took the car to the shop and had the fluids check to make sure that the power-steering fluid was accurate. I was told by the shop that the fluid levels were correct. However, there could be a problem with the steering column, which I have not gone to have checked out as of yet.”

“Took my 2008 Suzuki XL7 premium into the shop because it was leaking fluid, making noises and was becoming hard to steer. 3 days later and 2 pumps later I still don't have my car back. They mechanic said they even flushed the power steering fluid out and there was metal shaving in it from the line. The dealership wants to charge the mechanic $500. For a new line and $500 for a new pump because of a defect on the manufacturer's end. I would like this to be looked into for recall purposes for safety and manufacture issues. Multiple sources state that there is a problem with it”

“To begin, my moonroof leaked into the overhead lights in the cabin any time I washed the car. Had to take it in 3 times to get it fixed. Window seals were buckling and got those replaced by dealer - but continued to buckle. All stabilitrac lights have always been intermittent since I bought the car. Key fob worked intermittently around 85000 then the rear driver door would not respond to it. Replaced battery in fob and had to take it in to only have it diagnosed that the actuator in the door was going out. …”

“The steering wheel makes a rubbing sound when turning back and forth. I had it fixed once while still under warranty. Went away for a while but now I'm at 101,000 miles and it's back. Unfortunately I'm not under warranty anymore, so this repair will have to be out of pocket. Disappointed, had I known that I was getting a Suzuki with GM parts I would have never considered buying it. I had a 2002 Suzuki xl7 and never had a problem with it. Another problem that I encounter on my vehicle is that it burns way too much oil. …”