2008 Suzuki XL7: check engine light

Filed Jul 30, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

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!!!

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NY

Received check engine light and codes were as before pointed to a stretched timing chain. This is the second time for this vehicle. Dealership said this time it was from low oil pressure. Why was there not a low oil pressure light if it will ruin engine components? Suzuki has a tsb for timing chains and individual part numbers for these kits which tells me there should be a recall.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · MN

We were driving with no issues and chk engine light came on drove in technician stated over two qts low on oil. Have extended warranty on vehicle and warranty required inspection. This is the report: inspection findings technician has documented had code p0018 cam shaft/crankshaft correlation code and code p0008 cam position performance code was in system, technician stated engine was 2 quarts low on oil when vehicle arrived, oil sticker in windshield states next oil change at 113574 miles and vehicle now has 114588 miles, technician has removed both valve covers and rear cylinder head appears dry and cam lobes on rear cam/exhaust shaft are scored and bearing caps are darker in color than the front cylinder head camshaft bearings, rear cylinder head looks darker in color due to lack of oil pressure to rear cylinder, technician has removed cam bearing on front and rear cylinder heads and bearings are just slightly scored, no teardown has been perform to determine cause of failure, no teardown has been formed could not determine if timing chain is stretched or if any timing components have failed, further teardown would be needed to determine if failure is from lack of oil or manufacture defect. No sign of any external fluid leaks, and repair facility stated vehicle has not been in before for low oil, vehicle has been in before for oil changes no notes relating to low oil. This is the same story as many related issues with the suzuki engine. The official report is uploaded as well. If there are no issues with engine, then why did suzuki put out timing chain service kits specific to this error?

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NY

Check engine light illuminated and was told by our local garage the timing chain needed to be replaced. Needed special tools to do the job, so we had to take it to a former suzuki dealer that still had specialty tools and had it fixed for $2200. Former dealership said this is a common problem with these cars. Also contacted suzuki USA and filed a complaint.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Body, Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · TN

My suzuki xl-7 paint has peeled off the back door and the top of the car a mechanic stated its a triple coat paint job because of the color which is pearl white. The is definitely a manufacture problem but they are pathetic. The paint is peeling so bad I'm scared to wash the vehicle because the paint may come off! Then the electrical is worse I get in the door chime goes through the speakers at high volume. The stability control keeps cutting off and on and so does the check engine light.

Filed Feb 12, 2015 · Driver assistance · TX

Driving and stability control, traction control light and engine light came on. Pulled over put in park and while sitting there speedometer shoots up to 80 MPH, notice the car is in park. The doors start locking and unlocking by themselves. Took it in to get fix they said its the rollover sensor paid to have that replaced. 3 days later samething happened. Apparently that's wasn't the problem. Taking it back to the shop.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 81,000 miles · FL

All system warning lights are on. Not sure if there is a problem or not. The electrical stability control, check engine, ABS, and etc.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Body, Driver assistance · 32,000 miles · CO

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. While I was turning a corner in my 2008 xl7, I heard a grinding/rattling noise that seemed to worsen at slower speeds and would go away as I accelerated through the turn around 90000 miles. Power steering felt tight, ABS light, check engine light, service traction control, awd off, stabil-trac light all came on...intermittently. Took it in for other repairs before warranty ran out and the dealership could not duplicate the issue/sound. At 95700 miles same thing started happening, took it to my mechanic and he could not duplicate the issue. At 103000 miles the noise/rattling/grinding is back in force. Took it to my mechanic, he was finally able to duplicate it, pulled multiple mis-fire codes p0300, p0301,p0305, & p0303. Replaced a weak battery, change the oil and diagnosed the timing chain/tensioner needed to be replaced. Called suzuki to explain that this had been happening for the last 15000 miles sporadically, finally got it diagnosed after the warranty had expired and they will not even recognize that this is a common problem with this model. Called dealership and the fix is around $3000. This is a prevalent recurring problem with the xl7 2007-2009. As many complaints as I have seen regarding this issue, knowing that if I continue to drive it like this that it could destroy the entire engine, suzuki should be issuing a recall and fixing this defective vehicle.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Body · 18,112 miles · NV

Was told that I was hearing a noise that wasn't there when the rack n pinion started to fail. And that the dash board was suppose to crack. I really don't have enough characters to tell you how unsafe this car is so I'll just give you a list. Which take another 100+ out off my pocket, I can't fix the car but must pay for the insureance. I also can't register the car. And it is to dangerous todrive any way. While suzuki files chapter 11. Lets see it one of the higher ups in the company will pay for it out of his bonus. 1 rack n pinion 2 dash board crack a passangers air bag was replaced crack again 3 rear strut had to be replaced on a 9 month old car because it was leaking4 front passengers seat came off 4 front passanger seat came off had to be replaced 5 drivers side door handle came off 6 driver side window works intermittently 7 drivers side lock dosen't work 8 replaced 4 power steering pumps at my cost 9 engine light code p0008 on can't register car. Causes possible causes of obd code p0008 10 stability control lights randomly go on and off 11 randomly lose speed from 65 to 25 on freeway 12 tire psi always wrong 13 windshield fluid motor no longer works. 14 " wiper in back goes off with out power 15 2nd row seat belts always get stuck 16 rear doors randomly have to be pried open 17 climate control in all 3 sections, as well as AC no longer work 18battery although in working order randomly needs to be jumped. 19 stereo although replace once switches from radio to aux. 20 1st time the jack was needed tire iron broke 21 metallic covering on inside door handles is peeling off causing hands to be sliced 22 console clip broke was replaced, now vanity mirror drivers side broke off.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Airbags, Engine · IL

Check engine light code: p008 (validated through a local parts store) air bag sensor light tire sensor light all are on or off or a combination of any of them.

Filed Jul 17, 2011 · Engine · 20,600 miles · IL

I too have 2008 xl7, that required service due to engine light coming on with ticking noise. I too was told it was due to improper oil filter being used. My car had less than 21,000 miles. My car had been serviced at speed lube in mt. Vernon, il. If suzuki knew there was a problem with improper oil filters, why were the owners not advised of this problem with a bulletin news letter. Only the dealership was aware of this problem. I too spent approx $1500 to have my car repaired.