2009 Suzuki XL7 Problems & Complaints

Better than average94% fewer complaints than a typical year of the XL7 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2009 Suzuki XL7 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 94% fewer than a typical XL7 model year at the same age, making the 2009 one of the better XL7 years. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (1 complaint, typically around 33,000 miles).

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Most common 2009 Suzuki XL7 problems

  • Wheels & tires~33,000 miles
    120%
  • Body & structure~30,000 miles
    120%
  • Air bags~55,000 miles
    120%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~144,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~90,000 miles
    120%
  • Suspension~90,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Suzuki XL7 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Suzuki XL7. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best XL7 years: 2009. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →

2009 Suzuki XL7 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automaticFWD17 / 24 / 19
3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic4WD/AWD16 / 23 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Suzuki XL7 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 XL7 rates better than average: 94% fewer complaints than a typical year of the XL7 at the same age. It is one of the best XL7 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Suzuki XL7?

The wheels & tires — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Next are the body & structure (1) and air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki XL7 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Suzuki XL7. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Suzuki XL7?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007. See the full Suzuki XL7 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2009 Suzuki XL7 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.