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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Suzuki XL7.
Owner complaints (74)
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki XL7 (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 28).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 25 | |
| Engine | 19 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 14 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Structure | 9 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Power train | 4 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Suzuki XL7.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Suzuki XL7 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Suzuki XL7 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL7 AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S5) | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| XL7 FWD 3.6 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.