Bought this vehicle from original owner. After noticing some issues & looking back over carfax, repair report, & recalls online, I called suzuki. Gave the VIN# and was told a recall was done in 2004 by dealer. When asked about the other recalls, she said there was no other recalls. All paperwork I have has no indications of the recall being done. I see 3 recalls on this site as well. What should I do or who should I contact?
The worst 2004 Suzuki XL7 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags27
- Brakes9
- Acceleration6
- Electrical4
- Seat belts3
- Body2
- Lights2
- Seats2
- Transmission2
- Engine1
- Locks1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Suzuki XL7
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
- Risk
- The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on november 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact suzuki del caribe at 787‑622‑0600.
Recall number 05V452000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed.
- Risk
- If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. In the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. Owner notification began on january 5, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 03V512000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Suzuki XL7 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts...
- This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile...
- Equipment: electrical
- Service manual update, a/c wiring diagram correction grand vitara SQ625W/XL-7 JA627 sc
- Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure
What 2004 Suzuki XL7 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall 03v51200 affected part of the 2004 xl7 but not those produced after 6/13/2003. The latter vehicles have the same problem with the accelerater cable sticking. On march 18, 2017 my wife's cable got stuck and her vehicle almost rear ended a diesel truck on highway 99 south in sacramento, ca. If she hadn't put the vehicle in neutral she wouldn't have stopped so I looked recall notices and found the above stated recall. Just to find out that her vehicle suffered from the same affliction as the vehicles that were recalled but wasnt included. This is so dangerous and I feel all the vehicles from 2004 should be fixed
Above area would not allow me to enter the rest of the VIN. # ----x92v044100900? Make and model was not available on this chart? I purchased this vehicle from said-business owner of b & r auto body and repair. They claimed it to be their business vehicle? I knew there were issue and I took care of them: brakes, wind shield small stuff-no problem on vehicle . When I took vehicle for state inspect it failed due to no air bag light showing. I was an electronic tech. For m1/bradly tanks so was comfortable tearing dash apart to examine light for damages. Would have fixed if necessary? Once I got inside I fined someone had deliberately taped black electric tape over light so it would not show a default by constantly staying on. I took tape off with tweezer-have spoke to state police and want to file more charges against previous owner for reckless endangerment of my life & others. This was a deliberate act to defraud/hurt someone? Finger prints on tape will say who did it. My suspicions is brian owner of vehicle/business. If airbags are so important to my vehicle and its safety-not working causes it to fail test-then tampering with the electronics to defraud someone should hold equal offense in state of va. Or elsewhere. This man endangered my life!
Going on a small trip, and my passenger, a rather large man, sat in pass front seat, and the airbag light came on the dashboard, and the clock started flashing. Brought to braintree toyota, nearest dealership that worked on suzukis, and they were able to recalibrate under pass seat, reset, and all worked until a few months later, when the same man sat in the pass seat, and again, the airbag light came on and the clock flashed, and has been ever since. I have been living with this problem now for about 3-4 years and was told that the parts to replace would be sensors at a cost of about 1500.00 to me, at mastria suzuki.
After a snow storm we got into our vehicle and started it to warm it up. The airbag light wouldn't go off and the display on the stereo flashed continuously. From this point on, these displays continue to stay on at all times. After checking with the deal and suzuki, we were told that the passenger side air bag sensor is broken. It can happen from sitting things on the seat other than a person, a heavy person on the seat, normal every day use, and finally the cold. I'm told the consequence of this is that the passenger air bag is off and will remain off from that point on. The only fix is to replace the seat with the sensor which can range between $2000 and $1000 depending on the dealer you talk too. There is no explanation of the radio display flashing other than somehow the electronics are linked together. I believe a recall should be in place to fix this faulty sensor with an extremely high cost to an average user to replace as it renders the airbag useless for the passenger of the vehicle. There is no cost effective way for the consumer to fix it, it reduces the safety of the passenger in the vehicle. I've read many complaints in forums across the net with this exact problem. It requires also that a licensed professional be used to fix the issue which increases the cost significantly to the consumer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki xl-7. The contact was driving 55 MPH and noticed that the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat unoccupied. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 01/07/14
Our 2004 suzuki xl7 has run wonderfully with full maintenance since it was new. However just this last month out of no where for no reason the airbag light on the dash display came on and has been on since. The clock flashes and can not be set it just flashes. The codes appear to say we need to pay 2000 or more to replace the whole seat. This appears to be a defect in the sensor for the airbag, which suzuki doesn't feel they should replace. We've contacted them and were told it was not a defect it happened after warranty.
I have read about the recall on suzuki vehicles dated 09/17/2013 that are having an issue with the front passenger seat air bag sensor not knowing if a child or an adult is on the seat, there fore causing the bag to deploy even if a small child is in the seat. I have the same issue with my vehicle except it is a 2004 model which did not qualify for the recall, though I do not know why.
Entered vehicle to go to service center for other service and air bag light remained on and after several attempts to reset, shutting vehicle off getting out and re-seating my self the system remains inoperative to this date. Code scanner says passenger seat must be replaced to remedy problem. Cost of parts $2500.00 plus labor. After discussion with several other suzuki owners we feel that this is a constant problem with the suzuki and should be resolved by the manufacturer. It is not safe to have a vehicle without the air bags being operational. We have owned this vehicle since 2004, it was new.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki xl-7. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat unoccupied. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 55,400.
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Questions about the 2004 Suzuki XL7
Is the 2004 Suzuki XL7 reliable?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2004 Suzuki XL7, 1.6 times a typical XL7 model year.
What is the 2004 Suzuki XL7 year score?
The 2004 Suzuki XL7 scores 55 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Suzuki XL7: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Suzuki XL7?
Airbags, with 27 complaints, typically around 58,200 miles. Next is brakes (9).
How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki XL7 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
What year does the Suzuki XL7 have bad airbags?
The Suzuki XL7 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (28 complaints), 2004 (27 complaints) and 2006 (10 complaints).
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