2002 Suzuki XL-7 touring from North America - Comments

My 2002 XL7 air compressor locked up at 59,000 miles and snapped the belt that controls the air and the power steering.

I guess I get to join the crowd of unhappy XL7 owners (2002). I have had to replace my A/C compressor twice and now it is froze again.

I only have 71,200 miles on this car, already did the check engine light routine 357.00 for the sensor.

I don't understand how Suzuki is allowed to get away with this.

Oh I forgot to mention my gas door is broken. Should have known that would happen.

At exactly 68,000 miles I became the next victim of the failed A/C compressor and snapped belt. What a joy to drive the rest of the way home without power steering.

MY mechanic said when the defroster is on, the compressor is running as if you had the A/C on, and that MIGHT contribute to the failure. My mechanic (who is my dad) in his 40 years of fixing cars has never seen so many A/C failures like the ones in the XL7's. Best price for the new unit is $520. You also need to replace the dryer, for the labor... take out a loan!! This should be a recall because if the belt snaps at highway speed, it can get caught in the fan and I think that is a safety issue.

Oh yeah... gas tank door gone a long time ago!

I posted an earlier comment regarding my vehicle and just found out that only a couple of people have filed a complaint.

Those of you who have had problems with your car, it is important to file a complaint with the National Office of Defects Investigations so that they will have an idea how widespread this problem is.

By phone: 1-888-327-4236 8:00AM to 10:00PM Monday-Friday

TTY: 1-888-424-9153

Have your ODI Number available.

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2001 XL-7, I don't know if I should be happy or sad that so many xl-7 owners have had the same problems I have had

1. AC compressor: check, I've been through 4 or 5 belts

2. Gas door: check, flew off

3. engine went out at 70,071 (71 miles over the warranty) used engine from other model cost about $2K.

Ever since I settled on not fixing the AC the car has been going strong at almost 140K miles.

I own a 2002 Suzuki XL-7. I had the same problem that everyone else has with the AC compressor. My compressor locked up at 29,900 miles and snapped the belt as well. I got my belt replaced for $30.00 dollars. Also my mechanic disconnected the A/C switch. Now I am using this vehicle without A/C. Under 30,000 miles (7 years old) most parts look like they must be replaced very soon. All welded joints are not rust proof or protected.

Last week (07/24/2009) I spoke to one auto mechanic and he told me don't change the compressor. He will fix this problem. evening time I got the call "A/C is fixed" also replace the air filter. I told him to do the oil change too. All together he charge me $165.00

Thanks GOD I saved over $1,000.00. Dealer asked me for this work around 2000.00, other local mechanic told me $1,500.00

Need to know what your mechanic did to fix the issue with your AC compressor. Do you have his number. I just need to know how he fixed it without replacing the noisy ass AC module.

My gas door flew off also. Is there any way I can buy another one online?

I have a 2002 Suzuki XL7. It has 135,000 miles on it, bought it four years ago, have had nothing but problems with it AC/compressor, and now the wiring to the head lights has melted, have no idea what may have caused this problem.

"Last week (07/24/2009) I spoke to one auto mechanic and he told me don't change the compressor. He will fix this problem. evening time I got the call "A/C is fixed" also replace the air filter. I told him to do the oil change too. All together he charge me $165.00"

Please...what did your auto mechanic do to fix the issue?

Compressor went out @ 75K... Calipers went out so I had no brakes... other than the $2,500 I need to fix this car, it's OK I guess.