Suspension Related Problems of the 2006 Suzuki XL7

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2006 Suzuki XL7.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Suzuki XL7

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Suspension Control Arm problems
1
Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems
1

Front Suspension Control Arm problem #1

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki xl-7. The front control arm bolts on the suspension were very loose. The failure occurs frequently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 4 or 5 times and each time they stated that the bolts were loose. The bolts have only been retightened instead of replaced. The bolts loosen every five months. The failure mileage was 4,875 and current mileage was 31,000. The vehicle had been in the shop on several occasions, for the control arm bolts being loose. The consumer had an accident as a result of the failed control arm bolts. Updated.

Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem #2

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki xl-7. The front control arm bolts on the suspension were very loose. The failure occurs frequently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 4 or 5 times and each time they stated that the bolts were loose. The bolts have only been retightened instead of replaced. The bolts loosen every five months. The failure mileage was 4,875 and current mileage was 31,000. The vehicle had been in the shop on several occasions, for the control arm bolts being loose. The consumer had an accident as a result of the failed control arm bolts. Updated.


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