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Suzuki XL7Model year report

2009 Suzuki XL7 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Suzuki XL7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Suzuki XL7. The part named most often is air bags, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and body and structure (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Service air bag service light comes on and goes off. Passenger air bag light comes on and goes off regardless of weight on the passenger seat. Since Suzuki is out of business, I took it to my trusted mechanic. He said he didn't want to even look at it. Air bags are very expensive and he did not want to be responsible for it. Take it to a dealer. So I found a mitsubishi dealer (which serviced a recall on our 2008 Suzuki grand vitara - see below) and they said it will cost a few hundred dollars just to look at it. Why has this not been recalled! I ask. They said they did not know. …”

NHTSA complaint #10763408, filed 2015-09, 55,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2009 Suzuki XL7. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false information erroneously, indicating that there was no fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11243881, filed 2019-08, 144,000 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2009 Suzuki xl7. While driving approximately 30 MPH ,the hood suddenly flew open. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the strut that held the hood up was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10464345, filed 2012-07, 29,500 miles

Suspension: “I purchased a vehicle used and the dealer committed fraud by not disclose previous accidents and or required previously know repairs. Engine light came on and the vehicle cannot be driven. Only had it 5 days and less than 100 miles driven. Dealer admits he knew about issues in email. Documents provided herein”

NHTSA complaint #11288850, filed 2019-12, 90,240 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 90,240 miles.

0%0–100%10–2540%25–5020%50–7520%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20102012201520192
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Suzuki XL7. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
XL7 · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 16.4% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Suzuki XL7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XL7 AWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162318$3,700
XL7 FWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172419$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Suzuki XL7 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the Suzuki XL7

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009555,0000—19—Not enough data
20087464,3400—18Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
200713873,7002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20062859,0102——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20051842,7502———Stable
20044555,4002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20032438,6002———Falling
20023548,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20011349,2252———Not enough data

All Suzuki XL7 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Suzuki XL7 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Suzuki XL7 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Suzuki XL7 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.

Has the 2009 Suzuki XL7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Suzuki XL7 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Suzuki XL7 (XL7 FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Suzuki XL7 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 90,240 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.