2002 Suzuki XL-7 Consumer Discussions

Suzuki XL-7 Problems and Solutions

• 2002 suzuki xl-7 fuel door

  Written by: blusuzu on Dec 4, 2009 1:04:07 PM

  Our fuel door to our 2002 xl-7 recently fell off, sounds like this has happened to more than a few of these =(. Does anyone know of an interchangeable part or where I can find something that will work? Thanks for your help, hope to hear from you! Brian

Suzuki XL-7

• Locked controls on radio & CD player

  Written by: sally9505 on Mar 10, 2010 4:16:56 PM

  I own a 2002 XL-7 Grand Vantara. The stereo & CD Player is Suzuki by Clarion. None of the controls (buttons) work. One day they were fine and the next, nothing. I can play a CD and get it to eject, but nothing happens when I try any of the other buttons. Any help would be appreciated

Suzuki XL-7 service manuals

• service manual

  Written by: mgarces on Aug 23, 2009 4:38:41 PM

  I'm looking for a service manual for a 2002 suzuki XL7.

Suzuki XL-7 Problems and Solutions

• Suzuki XL-7

  Written by: anon5 on Apr 14, 2008 3:30:01 PM

  Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I have a 2002 Suzuki XL-7, and I think ever since I've had it, it had this problem: When I start the car, it feels like the car jumps when I switch gears (it's automatic). After that, it runs fine. I took it to the dealership, and they don't seem to think it's a problem. All they are telling me is ... Read More

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• 2002 suzuki xl-7 touring 2wd

  Written by: vudutwo on Apr 2, 2008 3:03:37 PM

  hi everyone, i purchased my suki about three months ago ( 65k ) miles and i just noticed a springy / squeaky nioise coming from the front. anyone ever heard of this? driving me crazy...

Suzuki XL-7 Problems and Solutions

• Re: Dead Battery When Below 20 Degrees [ucrcash]

  Written by: kc5yti on Feb 12, 2008 9:48:33 PM

  watch your accessories and avoid short trips. I have had battery issues with both of my XL-7s. The 2002 and 2007. Both times, our fault. Our 2007 is the bus in the family. So it gets lots of short trips to and from school and day care. Well, we left the satellite radio on one night, and sure enough, dead battery come morning. Since then, no problems. I killed the 2002's ... Read More

• Gears grinding

  Written by: clb333 on Dec 31, 2007 8:24:58 AM

  I have a 2002 Suzuki XL7 4x4. A few weeks ago I had trouble getting it into reverse and almost everytime I go to put it in reverse it grinds, and the past couple of days it has had trouble starting. It is almost like something is spinning but not catching. Any ideas?

• Re: Suzuki XL-7 - Problems & Solutions [steve_]

  Written by: bosco729 on Nov 19, 2007 1:20:57 PM

  I have a 2002 Touring model XL7. Can anyone share with me what tire size options there are for this vehicle> I currently have 235/60/16 on the car. I'm looking to upgrade. Thanks!

Suzuki XL-7 Real World MPG

• Re: Suzuki XL-7 Real World MPG [steve_]

  Written by: kbrown1999 on Oct 15, 2007 5:34:17 PM

  2002, we get around 20 MPG average. When cold weather hits it drops a little and four wheel drive doesnt help.

Suzuki XL-7

• Re: Suzuki XL-7 reviews [samwall]

  Written by: kbrown1999 on Oct 15, 2007 5:32:13 PM

  My wife has a 2002 XL7. We have had great luck with it. 20 MPG average, less is the winter. The OEM tires, Bridgestones, were too soft and they wore down way too quick. The dealership replaced them at no charge. The front brakes wear down a little quicker than most cars, but they stop fine. Had to replace an O2 sensor when a trouble light came on. Follow the owners ... Read More

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• 2002 XL-7

  Written by: flybyspam on Aug 2, 2007 8:58:15 AM

  I own a 2002 xl-7 with 55,000 miles on it. The A/C compressor recently locked up. I searched the internet and found enough people writing about this same failure to indicate that this is a flaw (just google "suzuki a/c problem"). I understand that parts sometimes fail prematurely and believed that Suzuki might feel responsible considering the low mileage of the vehicle and the fact that this is probably related to ... Read More

Suzuki XL-7 Problems and Solutions

• Re: 2002 XL-7 [roseh]

  Written by: steve_ on Jul 8, 2007 2:14:42 PM

  How many miles are on your Suzuki? Check your owner's or car warranty manual - if you have less than 80,000 miles on the SUV, the catalytic converter may be covered under the federal emissions warranty.

Article Comments 2007 Suzuki XL7 Limited Full Test

• Re: Article Comments 2007 Suzuki XL7 Limited Full Test [KarenS]

  Written by: kc5yti on Feb 14, 2007 4:20:32 PM

  This article is far better than another recent review of the vehicle that made it seem impossible to get into the third row. However, I believe that the feature that could set the XL-7 apart from all of the others is the fact that you get a quality Japanese vehicle for the better price. The 2007 is the second XL-7 we own. Yes, we have a 2002 XL-7. To be honest, ... Read More

2007 Suzuki XL7

• Re: suzuki XL quality [Vipergg]

  Written by: kc5yti on Jan 29, 2007 9:55:55 PM

  We just bought the dark cranberry one. Very nice. I can't say for sure how well this XL-7 will treat us. It is a joint venture with GM. A blend of torrent, I dare not mention Equinox, with a touch of the SRX. She is about 35% japan parts, so the sticker says, so that makes me feel a bit better. I have had Suzukis since 2002. Not one major issue, ... Read More

• Re: 1,200-mile trip report [steve_]

  Written by: kc5yti on Jan 26, 2007 3:50:40 PM

  Welcome to the family. I have purchase our own 2007 XL-7. We have been with Suzuki since 2002 when we purchase an 02 XL-7. I love them both. My 02 is ROCK solid. Regards, Kc5yti

Suzuki XL-7

• First Oil Change - 2005 XL-7

  Written by: paride on Jul 1, 2005 6:09:01 AM

  This past weekend, I performed the first oil change on my 2005 XL-7. Compared to my 2002 XL-7 (on which I had performed 10+ oil changes), Suzuki has made some significant changes for access to the oil filter. First, air conditioner lines are now located in the area of the engine compartment where I used to be able to remove the oil filter, effectively preventing you from taking the oil filter ... Read More

• A great purchase

  Written by: emil2 on Apr 24, 2005 4:39:29 PM

  I Purchased a 2002 Suzuki XL7 Limited edition six months ago, and I cannot be any more happier with it. I fell in love with it the first moment I saw it, it was gorgeous and fully equipped, and I also loved the price that the Suzuki dealer was offering me for it ($12,900), so I bought it instantly. I knew I could not find an suv at this price with ... Read More

• Oil Filter Change

  Written by: paride on Apr 13, 2005 6:42:29 AM

  Hello All - I've been away from this site for a while. Up until two weeks ago, I owned a 2002 XL-7 Touring which had 54K miles on it when I traded it in. Over my three + years of ownership, I did 14 oil changes on this vehicle, trying many different ways to "easily" change the oil filter. The best way I found was to slide an oil filter wrench ... Read More

• Going the extra mile!

  Written by: sailer1 on Oct 5, 2004 3:06:12 PM

  This is not so much a question but a story about a small market share company (Suzuki)who acted like a major player.   My wife and I purchased a 2002 Suzuki XL-7 in Nov. 2002. This past June, it went in for the 50,000km service. two days after, the motor developed a knock. We took it in to the dealer and the mechanic said he had only heard that noise once before. ... Read More

• 2002 XL-7 Update

  Written by: randyrhodes on Jan 28, 2004 9:26:56 PM

  HI, Wow, time flys when you are a new parent. Haven't had much time to spend on this board. Here is my update. Now with 16,400 miles I have had a couple of issues with the XL-7. 1. The windshield washer line to the rear window seperated behind the headliner over the second row seat. My headliner turned a nice shade of blue. This was caused by a bad hose coupler ... Read More

• 2002 Suzuki XL7 ICE BUILD UP on DOORS

  Written by: vgranter on Jan 15, 2004 10:03:46 AM

  I drive a 2002 XL7 and this is the second CAnadian Winter. I have been getting ICE BUILDUP on the passenger door to the point when you open the door it has caused damaged to the lower door panel in the corner. HAs anyone had similar problems and solutions Also I have had problems with Front Wheel Alignment. The vehicle has less that 50,000 km. Any solutions. Also I installed a ... Read More

• My XL7

  Written by: nhsjr on Dec 28, 2003 10:10:49 PM

  I picked up a XL7 last month. An early Christmass gift for my wife. I was driving past my local Suzuki dealer and saw several XL7's out front with $13,999. on the windos. If you have an Aerio SX you can make a U turn realie fast, I do, and I did. It turns out they were returning rental units, 2002 Touring model's, the brown one I picked had 33k mi. ... Read More

• GV and XL-7 Recalls

  Written by: howardkentucky on Jun 26, 2003 4:37:16 PM

  Looks like there is a "serious" recall for some 2002 and 2003 GV and XL-7s (also some of the other vehicles as well). Its an issue with two layers of paint not bonding, and the windshield being capable of coming out in some collisions. The fix sounds serious: they will either paint the vehicle, replace it, or buy it back and destroy it. Thats a little scary for owners, in my ... Read More

• RE: availability of 2003 XL-7's

  Written by: flyingn on Oct 24, 2002 3:46:45 AM

  My local Suzuki dealer says next month. In fact yesterday they were still gettin in NEW 2002's.. I was watching em unload off the delivery truck. Frank

• Add on Clarion CD changer does officially work...at least for me :)

  Written by: bwaz on Jul 21, 2002 6:15:26 AM

  Hi all... I found some articles on this board that talked a little about what CD changer could be added to the XL-7 other than the one from Suzuki. I'm not sure if anyone officially reported getting one to work and if so, what model it was. Just for the record I bought the Clarion DCZ625 6-CD changer and it works with the FACTORY head unit in my brand spanking new ... Read More

• reply to azpcdude39

  Written by: paride on Apr 11, 2002 5:50:26 AM

  I've owned my 2002 XL-7 Touring for a little over a month, and have taken it on a couple of 200 mile day trips to my father's house in Pennsylvania (we live in New York State). My wife, three children (ages 15,12 and 10) and I have found the XL-7 extremely comfortable on these trips. There's plenty of room for the kids. My father owns a 2001 Rav 4 and has ... Read More

• XL-7 Brake Noise

  Written by: paride on Apr 2, 2002 5:42:58 AM

  I'm wondering if any other XL-7 owners have had this situation. This weekend, I began to hear considerable noise from the rear end every time the brakes were applied at low speed. It sounds like metal scraping on metal, very much like the low front pad warning sensors I've had on other cars. I'll be calling the dealer service department on this today. Note that my XL-7 is a 2002 (don't ... Read More

• XL-7 and 2002 CR-V

  Written by: ottenstein on Apr 1, 2002 9:10:57 PM

  I own a 2002 XL-7 Limited and my wife has a 2002 Honda CR-V. Both are great vehicles, and each serves a different niche. I like the styling of the XL-7 and the 3 rows of seats for occassional outings with extended family. We also needed the towing capacity of the XL-7 to tow our boat. I very much enjoy driving my Xl-7. The Honda CR-V is an extremely well designed ... Read More

• Re: XL-7 at invoice and 0%

  Written by: ottenstein on Dec 30, 2001 8:53:51 AM

  I'm not sure about Northern Virginia, but check out www.fitzmall.com they have a dealership in Wheaton, Md. which is not too far from Northern, Va. I called them and they verified they would sell the vehicle at invoice (mine is a limited) with 0% financing and no transportation charge. They have a lower than invoice price listed, but that does not allow for the 0% financing. I then went to a ... Read More

• First "real" problem

  Written by: imadad1st on Dec 20, 2001 9:34:12 AM

  Finally took my XL-7 in to the dealer to have them diagnose a very quiet "gear noise" that I've been hearing since new. I had mentioned it to them once before (for my free 3K oil change), but I didn't have enough insight into the problem then, and they suggested that I wait to see if it was something that just went away upon futher breakin. Well, in short, it didn't. ... Read More

• Hitch for XL-7

  Written by: ottenstein on Dec 13, 2001 7:01:30 PM

  I just had a 2" hitch installed on my XL-7. I called a number of hitch installers and none of the manufacturers had the XL-7 listed in their suppliers catalogs. Jiffy Hitch suggested I call my dealer's parts dept. to find out if the Grand Vitara and the XL-7 use the same hitch. The dealer confirmed that they were the same part #. I had Jiffy Hitch install it and I ... Read More

• 2002 XL-7 Limited MPG Report

  Written by: petej88 on Dec 8, 2001 12:03:02 PM

  I have only a little over 900 miles on my vehicle so far. But I wanted to report on gas mileage. 17 mpg (straight city stop and go traffic) 25 mpg (straight highway; cruise control 60 mph) Bottom line: This is dang good for a 6 cylinder pushing a 3700 lb vehicle. It rides smooth and is fairly quiet. Has great pick up and feels good to my passengers. And it ... Read More

• Flat Surface

  Written by: xl7 on Dec 5, 2001 5:29:56 AM

  5 greyhounds There is a flap between the seats on the 2002. Yes, you are correct. It appears to be flat, but there is a slight incline. Also, there appears to be no change in the engineering, to restructure the floor and seat pattern. I didn't really check the 2nd row seats on the one without the 3rd row. I'll have to flip the seat down to see if it is ... Read More

• New 2002 XL-7 Limited Owner

  Written by: petej88 on Nov 25, 2001 8:44:31 PM

  I've only had my 2002 XL-7 for 8 days. I have just under 500 miles on it. I've been alternating the speed to break in the engine and took it to the mountains this weekend. Even with this uneven driving on a brand new engine, I got 21 mpg. I've heard one other guy locally claiming a best of 24 mpg. Reviews of the xl7 vary widely. True, it didn't do ... Read More

• Safety

  Written by: carquester1 on Oct 17, 2001 8:42:36 AM

  So far I have been impressed with what I have seen and read about the Suzuki XL-7. However, I am concerned about safety. True it did well in the 40 mph crash test, but did horrendous with 5 mph bumper test (shattered rear windshield). Has anyone seen the video clip of this event. It didnt look very impressive. Do you think it was a fluke or is this a real concern? ... Read More

• CRV

  Written by: scname on Oct 4, 2001 7:30:07 AM

  the 2002 shares nothing with the Civic. Engine, transmission and everything else. I considered the XL7 (the extra seats) but don't like the location of the gas tank , interior is cramped in any seat. New CRV 2.4 L probably accelerate faster than XL7 gets better gas milage. Resale vaule will probably double the Suzuki.

• 2002 XL-7

  Written by: tisteve on Sep 21, 2001 12:59:35 PM

  Here is a post I copied form Yahoo groups XL-7 forum (I hope I'm not violating any copy laws) "Hi Guys, Just got back from the dealer, I noticed the new 2002s were in and wanted to compare them...not much difference, new seat fabric design, kind of plain grey and heated mirrors. no hard shell cover, its now an option as are the mats,The interior, controls, dash, door trim are all ... Read More

• 2002 XL-7

  Written by: xl7 on Sep 20, 2001 8:44:46 PM

  5Greyhounds! Thanks for sharing! I must say that you have been so resourceful;a big inspiration to my knowledge reguarding the XL-7. Latest: I just received my vent visors from McNeil...Thanks! Reguarding space between seats,uneven surface, more hp. Woodbridge Suzuki,Woodbridge,Va. should have available a 2002 model very soon. Last week during my oil change I reviewed the 2002 specs, only the added hp was mentioned. The salesman was unaware of the changes ... Read More

• scully

  Written by: isellpotiac on Sep 6, 2001 10:31:08 AM

  I have 2 Suzuki's on the lot right now and neither are Xl-7. We are out of product right now and don't know when I will see 2002's. I am in New York so I don't know what the deal is where you are. I can buy them from other dealerships but it is a PITA. Please include all information when you are sharing with us how much you paid for ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: lastsuzuki on Sep 5, 2001 5:45:41 AM

  Hello I was just surfing around and found this forum and was wondering if any other owners are having trouble with the xl7. I have had mine (2001 4x4 plus automatic)for 2 months with 2730kms so far I have had a Blown Engine, rattle in front windows and a squeaky exhaust, I have done no off-roading and very little highway driving. I have also noticed another xl7 with the engine being ... Read More

• Make the move from a CR-V?

  Written by: dmarzo on Aug 30, 2001 7:53:28 PM

  Hi, I currently have an option deal on a Honda CR-V. The option is up in early 2002. I have been planning to just buy it out as I have been generally pleased with it. And then I came across the XL-7. Two things have piqued my interest in the XL-7: 1)an attractive option deal and 2) the third row of seats. The good financing runs out this weekend and I ... Read More

• Re: 2002 XL-7

  Written by: clay11 on Aug 17, 2001 1:05:36 PM

  Interesting info. Would like to know more. If the article was found on-line, can you share the URL. Otherwise, do you know the source. While extremely happy with my XL-7, the gaps in the rear floor are a little annoying. Also found installing the factory cargo net on the inside rear door overcame the habit of grocery bags rolling out from the slightly raised flat rear seats (went through more jars ... Read More