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
Alternatives to the 2009 XL-7
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 18 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →