Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2007 Suzuki XL7

Wednesday, 2-1-12 at approximately 1:20 central time I was driving 30-40 mph range north on 132nd st. Just passed eagle run drive on a clear day that was sunny and in the lower 60's, my side impact curtain air bags on both sides deployed in all three rows. I do not think I hit a bump or swerved my wheel but do know I did not do anything I have not done in my car before. There was no impact damage to my car on any sides. I am currently in contact with Suzuki. I am concerned as I found at least 7 other cases with similar stories on the web in which Suzuki blames the driver saying the sensors detected an imminent rollover or erratic driving and dragged out their response time over months other with result being refusal to pay. I feel there is an underlying issue , "the perfect storm" of circumstances that they are missing which needs addressed. I want them to do the right thing and pay my deductible and rental as well as reimburse my insurance company. But more importantly they need to fix this on a larger scale to ensure no one else is a victim of these circumstances. I will have the auto shop save all the data recording devices and would ask that you contact me as to the appropriate safety inspection address to send them to.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Xl7. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the evap purge valve was defective. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle would shake and had a loud noise coming from the front wheels. Also, the contact mentioned that the air bag sensor had malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The airbag system had to be replaced at 16,000 miles b/c of warping & the airbags beginning to release. Then, not 1 time but 3 times the visor assembly had to be replaced. At 26,900 miles I reported problems with the gear shift, a/c & radio assembly & this had to be replaced. I reported complaints of hearing a loud noise coming from my steering wheel column when driving & they stated that it was just rubber rubbing up against rubber. After 30,000 miles I took it back & complained & they said it was my steering column & pin that needed to be replaced & my warranty for that part was gone off. I had a problem with my car when I filled it up with gas the car would not crank properly & it ran ruff after putting gas in. The dealership replaced chain assembly, tensioners, timing chain, purge valve & etc. I had problems with the a/c & heat when I turned on the air with the control heat would blow out. I reported the problem but they said they could not duplicate it & that they found nothing. I had problems with the car battery & the mechanics said the battery was fine but I kept having problems with the battery being drained so I replaced the battery & the battery terminals. The electrical system for the passenger seat airbag sensor would not turn on when someone was sitting in the passenger seat the problem was not solved & still occurs. My car had to be towed into the dealership b/c the vehicle shut down due to sludge in my oil even after having my car serviced by a Suzuki dealership since buying the car new. I have reported complaints to Suzuki headquarters but they don't care. I think this vehicle is unsafe and a lemon & people should be compensated for investing in such a defective car. I have paid off the Suzuki & it is not worth trading b/c I can't get anything for it so please help consumers get their money back b/c Suzuki can have this SUV back.