2007 Suzuki XL7: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Steering · 78,180 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. While the vehicle was stationary, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that the power steering made a squeaking noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 78,180.

Filed Nov 8, 2013 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · SC · 1 injury

On august 27,2013 I was driving down the road with my 5 year old son in the backseat and we heard a noise and all of the I did not run up on the curve. They just popped out. Luckily my 5 year old did not get hit by the airbags. I received burns on my neck where the airbags hit my seatbelt. In turn it broke the drivers side seatbelt and the passenger side seatbelt. I called suzuki and they sent me a form to sign that would release them from all liabilities and if I did not sign the would not even look at my car. I tried several times to contact them and when I refused to sign the paper they closed the case and will not reopen it until I sign the liability waiver. Since the airbags deployed there have been things going on with my car. It steadily rattles, like something is going to fall off. My drivers side windows makes a bump noise when I roll down or up this did not happen until after the deployment. There are so many little things its hard to explain. My steering wheel is making a whiny noise when you turn it. I don't know if this from the airbags (probably not) but now I am scared my steering wheel airbag will pop while I am driving and I will get into an accident with my children in the car. Suzuki is not taking responsibility for this and there is something with my vehicle and I have also found on the internet there is others that have done the same thing.

Filed Sep 16, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 58,000 miles · FL

The air bag is malfunctioning, the lights kept coming on. The dealer I bought the vehicle from agreed to fix the problem if I purchased the vehicle. Well it was too expensive so the ended replacing the pass. Seat airbag module with a used seat from another used vehicle. The steering wheel also makes a whinning noise when turning the wheel. The dealer told me it was the rubber rubbing against the cover. I found out from a ex-employee of the dealer that it was the steering column needing replacement. Since then every other owner I have spoken with says their steering wheel is the same. So it must be a faulty steering column in all these vehicles. Back to the airbag, the following months since getting my airbag fixed, the dash lights no longer came on in the vehicle. I did, however, notice that the indicator light would sometimes say off and sometimes say on if I had a front seat passenger. Several months following this, I started having a problem with my vehicle going dead. I took the cook to have it inspected, everytime I was told that the battery was fine as was the alternator. I started driving watching the voltage meter. Finally, I replaced the battery. I no longer have a problem with the car dying on me, but I do notice that the vehicle voltage still fluctuates from 12.3 to 14.3. When the fluctuation occurs, nothing has changed as far as running extra accessories etc. Now my traction service light, stability control light, ABS light and service airbag light are all coming on. Researching I have found online from numerous message boards and owners that this is a common occurrence and when repeatedly reported to manufacturer there is nothing being done. Examples are the lights coming on, air bags deploying while driving, vehicle acc.(radio and A/C controls) not working and so on. Is there a way you can investigate this with suzuki?

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Electrical, Steering · 35,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that the steering wheel was making a strange noise and water was entering the vehicle on the passenger side floorboard. The contact stated that the water initially leaked from the sunroof which was taken to the dealer and repaired, but the problem persisted. From the leakage, mold began to form in the vehicle. It was taken to an authorized dealer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was also taken to a second dealer for the steering wheel failures where the contact was advised that the bushings would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, as the part needed for repairs was on backorder. The horn had also failed but the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable and the current mileage was 48,082. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2009 · Steering · 83,000 miles · AL

I purchased a 2007 suzuki xl7 brand new, I have owned the car aprx 2 1/2 years. The power steering started making a noise and I assumed the power steering pump was going out on the vehicle. Since I do alot of traveling the car is not under warranty. I had it checked out by a local mechanic and was told it was the rack and pinion that needed to replaced and would cost aprx $1000.00 but he could not get the part. I then called the local dealership and was told the part would cost aprx $600.00 but it was out of stock and on back order and they had no idea when it would be available. I then called suzuki corporation and was told the part was out of stock and on back order and they had no idea when it would be available. This has been going on for over a month and all I can get from anyone is the part is not available. The parts manager told me that a recall should be done because there was alot of trouble being reported. The suzuki rep has not helped any. I am paying for a car that does not need to be driven and the manufacturer cannot even supply the part that needs to be corrected. What if you are driving down the road and the steering either goes out or shuts down and someone is killed, what then maybe a recall. Who wants to pay for a vehicle that you can't even get a part for repairs. All vacation plans have had to go on hold not knowing if money can be refunded or what is going to happen if the manufacturer cannot get the part then what are you supposed to do to get repairs performed.