2008 Suzuki XL7 steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Suzuki XL7 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fall 2018 had obd code for timing chain- replaced timing chain and tensioner, end of november 2019 pulsating at low speeds- alignment, new brakes, new tires. January 2020 made a u turn at low speeds approx. 2 mph and vehicle made grinding noise and shut off when started it back up steering became…”
filed May 4, 2020
“Took my 2008 suzuki xl7 premium into the shop because it was leaking fluid, making noises and was becoming hard to steer. 3 days later and 2 pumps later I still don't have my car back. They mechanic said they even flushed the power steering fluid out and there was metal shaving in it from the line…”
filed Apr 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Suzuki XL7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.