2007 Suzuki XL7 Consumer Reviews

Good Deal for the Money, Needs a Refresh

Written by: calibumpas on 10/27/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger w/DVD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought this to replace a '97 Grand Cherokee. Factors in decision were 5-star safety rating, usable third row, warranty, equipment, and price. I love the drivetrain (very responsive 3.6L and smooth 5-speed. AWD works seamlessly). After 30K miles it's getting 21MPG on average running Mobil Synth 0w-30 and Summer tires. Interior materials feel cheap to the touch and design is annoying in some important ways. A-pillars block vision around turns. I find my knee rubs on the console and my shoulder rubs on the b-pillar. Window switches are poorly-placed. Overhead console is garbage. Seats are comfortable enough but other factors distract me from a comfortable drive. You get what you pay for.

Favorite Features

Engine performance, smoothness of transmission, size of rear doors (easy to put kids in car seats). Auto-levelling shocks, heated seats, features for money.

Suggested Improvements

Remove or trim back center console. Relocate window switches to doors. Remove or trim overhead console. Improve mileage by 2-3 MPG.

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Will I ever learn??

Written by: Bob Miller on 10/05/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Purcheased an 07 AWD with 24K miles from an individual, next day the engine light was on. My auto tech son put on scanner and in 5 min said it had a bad catalytic converter. Vehicle still under warranty so took it to a dealer in Denver area next day. Their highly trained techs took two and a half hrs and diagnosed catalytic converter needed replaced. Ordered parts and need to go back to fix...sometime. Dealer rep had a real unpleasant attitude. Only experienced this once before, also with a GM product (03 Pontiac). Swore I would never buy another GM product...should have learned my lesson previouly and stayed away from GM related items also. Will I ever learn???

Favorite Features

Like styling, room and performance. Just took a 120 mile trip to mountains with 5 grandkids. Had enoug HP and torque to pull the mountain passes smoothly and we were all very comfotable, averaged 23mpg. Pretty good for this size vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Stay away from GM, it went bankrupt for a good reason...shoddy products and service. Road noise while driving could be improved

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Who needs turn signals, horn or stereo?

Written by: jolbina on 09/14/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger w/DVD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Car horn stops working every time I go to car wash. Stereo/DVD replaced twice first year and a half. When stereo/DVD goes, turn signals stop working. I drive from gas station to gas station. Gas mileage is probably worst in class. Will stick with Nissans and Hondas in future.

Favorite Features

Exterior and 3rd row seating.

Suggested Improvements

Electrical system/stereo/turn signals/horn all need replacing.

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Mucho Disappointment

Written by: More Disappointed on 09/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My previous post "Disappointed on 08/14/2007" describes our early issues. Since then, catalytic convert changed, in shop 3-4 times because of engine shutting off in traffic, engine light on sporadically, engine stumbles sporadically, fuel gauge acting up, passenger dashboard airbag panel cracking. Everything in this vehicle is controlled by the computer, fuel, timing, transmission, etc. I have asked the dealer several times to please replace it. They "Will not replace one unless a catastrophic failure occurs." Overall hatred for this vehicle and frustration of trying to get it fixed has made ownership of another Suzuki product impossible.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Suzuki? How about Yugo 45!!!!

Written by: Outback on 09/05/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV 7 Passenger w/DVD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We were naive when we purchased the Suzuki. We liked the power and style. Then, just months later with 7,000 miles things started to go wrong. It started rattling, the suspension dilapidated, the car's computer died, the power steering died. Now in September 2009, it has 66,000 miles and looks and drives like its 20 years old. Now it is only worth $6,500 and we have become upside down on the car. Overall, I think this is the worst car in the world.

Favorite Features

None.

Suggested Improvements

I'm glad they quit making this car. I think it is even worse than a 1987 Chevy Caprice I had.

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Airbag issues!

Written by: Upset in Florida on 08/06/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV 7 Passenger w/DVD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased my XL7 with approx 70 miles on it. First couple of months it was back at the dealers for repairs, spent more time there than with me. Then, going over a bridge and it sounded like a gun went off in the cab! The airbag on the passenger side went through the 1st stage of deployment in the dashboard. Took it in, no codes registered. However they did replaced the airbag and the dashboard. Now, here it is a few months later and it happened again! Same side.. first stage of deployment, no codes, but now Suzuki is saying.. sorry no codes.. it didn't happen.. I have the perforation mark in the dashboard from deployment! Everything is the same as the first time!

Favorite Features

I am now stuck with this car because of the deprication, I purchased this just over 1 year ago for $24,000 and now I can only get $10,000 for a trade in value. (I owe a lot more than that) Even at the dealership I originally purchased it at. Fine, let the pregnant woman keep driving an unsafe car!

Suggested Improvements

There should be a program for this kind of senerio. It is not that I want a "new" car. I just don't feel safe driving a vehicle that I still owe almost $20,000 on! Seriously, what if I am driving this vehicle through rush hour traffic & the airbags deploy? I have children, this is not morally right.

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great car

Written by: rap808 on 07/31/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger w/Sunroof (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have bought this car in 2007. I fell in love with this car and still am. The price was good, and I also have 2 kids and they like to be in the back seat. I bought this car in case family comes to visit we can all go somewhere in one car. Oh and for the cargo it has quite a bit of room. The under storage that comes with the care all you have to do is just get like a screwdriver and look at the two screws. Once you take it out it has even more room and better. I love this car and wont get rid of it.

Favorite Features

3rd row seating. great size for family, and the navigation

Suggested Improvements

back up camera,

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GOOD RELIABLE RIDE

Written by: RB on 07/05/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Purchased approximately 16 months ago. Have had no problems with vehicle. Comfortable on long trips. Rides more like a car than an SUV. Much nicer looking ride and bigger than my Chevy Blazer. Good gas mileage for vehicle size and type. Very good handling in the wintertime over the West Virginia mountains.

Favorite Features

Auxillary input for IPod. Very roomy. Easy access to third row seating/cargo area.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing...like it as is.

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XL7 the wander-er

Written by: Steve Heinz on 06/25/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Attracted first by looks, then acceleraton, then sound system, then fit. 2wd w/traction control. Car has a tendency to wander almost as if each wheel at times has a different amount of power than the other. We drive it but not as often as we would like because. Dealer has no explanation. Seems better without traction control. Wouldn't buy another one if it had a hint of this behavior. Love my 92 Jeep and 95 Subuaru. Suzuki looks good in the driveway.

Favorite Features

Engine performance, smooth shifts, styling, sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Traction stability and it should drive sraight without much in the way of driver correction or attention. Mine doesn't. Back up distance alarm.

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We Love Our XL7 So Far

Written by: BOBBY on 06/22/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki XL7 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We just purchased this rig a few days ago with 33k. The first thing we did was take it on about a three hour trip. We love the roomy interior. Seats were pretty comfortable. I had plenty of leg and head room. The accellaration was great! Fuel econommy accoring to the onboard trip computer hit 26mpg on the freeway. Lots of cargo room. For the price we feel this is an excellent value. I see some people are whinning about cheap inerior panels. Sure they could be better. If you want better get off your wallet and buy a Caddillac or something. For the price we feel this rig is an excellent value. If we wanted nicer we would have spent more money. This has all the features and comfort we need.

Favorite Features

Easy access cargo area.

Suggested Improvements

More power outlets. We are sales reps and need some more gaget power, and an on board built in inverter would be nice.

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