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Suzuki XL-7

3 model years from 2007 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2007–2009
Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Latest engines
3.6L 6-cyl
Best MPG
18–19 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
1 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2007 (50)

The 2009 XL-7 in brief

The 2009 Suzuki XL-7 is a SUV - offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 197 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,050 lb (4dr 4WD Jlx).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 3% worse than the 2009 SUV - average of 19.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

The Suzuki XL-7 has 3 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2009.

Its most efficient year was 2009 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the engine (26), fuel/propulsion system (20), electronic stability control (esc) (16).

2007 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 83 owner complaints.

How the 2007 XL-7 compares

The 2007 Suzuki XL-7 is a SUV - offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 197 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,050 lb (Xl7 4dr 4WD Jlx).

2009 XL-7 pros & cons

Full 2009 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints3 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 32 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Show all 3 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20093.6L 6-cyl19 MPG197.2 in4,050 lbNot rated03
20083.6L 6-cyl18 MPG197.2 in4,050 lbNot rated030
20073.6L 6-cyl18 MPG197.2 in4,050 lbNot rated150
Best combined MPG by model year — Suzuki XL-7
2007: 18 MPG2008: 18 MPG2009: 19 MPG200720082009max 19 MPG

Alternatives to the 2009 XL-7

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated6
2009 Toyota 4Runner18 MPGNot rated6
2009 Toyota Highlander26 MPGNot rated9
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe21 MPGNot rated4
2009 GMC Yukon21 MPGNot rated4
2009 Ford Expedition16 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine26
Fuel/Propulsion System20
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)16
Steering12
Air Bags9
Power Train8
Electrical System8
Unknown Or Other8
Owner complaints by model year — Suzuki XL-7
2007: 502008: 302009: 3200720082009max 50
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →