Steering has been an ongoing issue at low speeds. Almost feels like the power steering has gone out and turned manual. Also noises come from steering when making turns. This care was produced on a general motors assembly line. All the gm cars were just recalled for steering problems. Why isn't this brand of vehicles being recalled?
2008 Suzuki XL7 steering complaints
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Power steering stops working on turns at low speed. Replaced power steering pump, problem continues to occur.
At slow speeds the steering wheel makes noises when being turned in each direction. Almost feels like a loss of steering power and is difficult to turn. It was noticed after purchase and dealer could not identify the issue. Have continued to use the vehicle, and problem persists. Reviewed internet for recalls. Don't see any, but see plenty of other people with the exact same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki sl7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where both the power steering pump and rack and pinion were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion however, the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Power steering went out as I was driving. Almost crashed. Changed out rack and pinion & power steering pump with no change. Cost $ 1,200. Problem is still there. Will not drive because of danger.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel could not be turned. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the power steering pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,980.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. While driving 10 MPH, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering pump was replaced. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 71,226.
My rack and pinion was replaced under warranty 8/2010 at 30,000 it was making a zipping noise. A year later at 47,000 the same problem has happened and suzuki refuses to cover the 1000.00 repair. I have called numerous times with no help. I am outraged because this problem is known to suzuki and they dont care! Even the dealership has told me that they have repaired this many times in other suzuki xl7 with the same issue. Suzuki claims the car is still safe and it is only a noise issue but I dont feel safe, its the steering!! I guess they expect us to keep dishing out money for something that is known faulty and obviously keeps reoccuring.it is also obvious the repairs are being done with the same faulty part the car was manufactured. Suzuki needs to step up to the plate and take responsibility for there mistake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7 limited. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and making a turn, he would hear a winding noise from the steering. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one year later the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 30,300. The VIN was unavailable.
I have a problem with my suzuki xl7 2008 VIN/serial [xxx]. The power steering is leaking fluid and have to refill it continuously. The wheel makes noise when I make turns and also is becoming hard to maneuver. I took my vehicle to the south deerfoot suzuki dealer at 7220 railway st se calgary, ab t2h 3a8 (1‑888‑284‑1809), canada once I noticed this problem. At that time I had 62,000 km (38520 miles) on the vehicle. They could not find any problems. After I got tired of refueling the power steering fluid, I took it to the dealer again. This time I had 65,000 km (43390 miles). They found this time about three possible problems, but since the warranty of this vehicle had expired, I was told that I would be responsible for the repairs. Now, the leaking, the noise, and the maneuver have become more critical. I took the vehicle to a private mechanic shop. They found that the problem could be a seal damaged which connects to front side tire (the driver side)and recommended me that since the vehicle still new (2008) I should contact chacon suzuki about the warranty. I also had contacted nicholas rockwell, fixed operations manager south deerfoot suzuki about a possible power steering recall with suzuki xl7 2006 that could be applicable to my suzuki 2008. I have filed a recall complain with the federal safety agency and I have contacted suzuki canada in ontario. I have been recommended to contact the chacon suzuki dealer at 3566 I-35 s, new braunfels, tx 78132 phone: 830‑624‑7000 and the south deerfoot suzuki dealer david baker dealer principal [email protected]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki xl7. While driving approximately 2 MPH, the contact attempted to park the vehicle and the steering wheel began to exhibit a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed that the failure was contributed to the manufacturers faulty design of the rack and pinion. The part was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000.
Power steering wheel hard to control. Power steering wheel makes noise. Power steering fluid gets very low. Needs to be refilled very often. I have been informed on the federal safety agency website that there is a recall for the vehicle suzuki xl7 2006. The recall is #10v250000 steering hydraulic power assist-pump potential unit affected #46549. My vehicle is suzuki xl7 2008. I had this vehicle inspected and confirmed the same problem as the suzuki xl7 2006 and agreed that driving this vehicle is unsafe and potential danger.
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