2007 Suzuki XL7 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

20Engine complaints

14.5%Of all 138 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING28 · 20.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM23 · 16.7%

AIR BAGS21 · 15.2%

ENGINE20 · 14.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 13%

Share of the 138 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Suzuki XL7 overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE A 2007 SUZUKI XL7 WHICH HAS STRETCHED TIMING CHAINS. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE GM MOTOR THAT IS INSTALLED, AND THERE ARE…”NHTSA complaint 10908546 — filed 09/21/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ABNORMALLY INCREASED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE…”NHTSA complaint 10875714 — filed 06/21/2016

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR CAR N WAS TOLD IT WAS TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER N COME TO FIND OUT IT JUST THE CAM…”NHTSA complaint 10807953 — filed 12/02/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Suzuki XL7 have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Suzuki XL7: 20 of 138 complaints on file (14.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Suzuki XL7 have in total?

138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.