Steering Noise problems of the 2007 Suzuki XL7

I purchased my Xl7 new from shortline Suzuki in 2009. It has 43,000 miles on it and it has developed a noise in the steering column, I had the dealership check the issue and was told the steering rack needed replacement, I have driven this vehicle for only 2 years!! this is a defect, not an isolated incident, as many have complained here and in the Suzuki forums. I also have had water leak into the vehicle from the sun roof as reported by another owner. I cannot express how disappointed I am with the quality of this vehicle. I purchased new so I would not have spend time in the shop, yet I have had a myriad of issues.

Hearing a noise in the steering, reported to dealership along with other service issues in Feb. 2011. . Was told that something was going on with the power steering did not have repaired due to cost quoted at that time. . . . Reported again today -11/11/11 at dealership and am now told that the components in the steering gear are bad, and is not warrantied. Was also told that these components are not designed to go bad? well what caused it then, and if thats the case then why won't Suzuki do something?? I was quoted a repair cost of $800!. Cannot have repaired today due to the cost. I asked question if the manufacturer would assist with the cost, was told no. I see several other complaints regarding this same issue and nothing is being done by Suzuki. . Is there a class action suit out there regarding this? what can we do to get one started. Or maybe this may fall under the lemon law? or was this ever a recall issue? very disappointed with Suzuki, I purchased the vehicle brand new in 2007 and have not had any other major problems until this!. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

A couple of years ago when our Xl7 was still under warranty neal Suzuki in fort worth, texas, fixed the squeaky noise in our steering wheel by replacing the rack and pinion. Today, July 14, 2010, the noise is back and has been back for approximately two months. I haven't noticed any performance issues with the steering other than it has been more sensitive than normal at freeway speeds, 60 and above. The noise is most annoying especially while maneuvering through parking lots. My mother-in-law and my wife's CO-worker have experienced the same problem with their Xl7s too. I called the service department and since my car is out of warranty I have to pay for the repair this time even though it's the same problem that I had before. What an outrage and rip-off! who's on the consumer's side? car corporations are to consumers as major league baseball umpires are to baseball teams and players. It seems they can do any thing wrong, make any bad call, without suffering any consequence, while the consumer has to pay the price and bre the burden.

I am the owner of a 2007 Suzuki Xl7 and have noticed a noise coming from the steering wheel. I researched this on the internet and found that dealerships are stating this is the steering rack problem. My vehicle currently has approximately 60k miles so it is out of warranty. I have owned several vehicles with high mileage and never had any steering issues. It is scary to think that I may be driving this vehicle with my son and something would happen to the steering all together. I really like the vehicle but Suzuki should look into this before something tragic happens to someone. If I had alternative transportation I would use it but have to rely on this vehicle for everything. Until I can save enough money to pay for the repair there is no alternative but to drive it. The government can bail out banks but can't make a car company fix a potentially dangerous situation on a vehicle until someone is killed.

Vehicle was newly purchased in 2007 from Suzuki dealership. Grinding noise from steering wheel after 6months. . Told that it is rubber rubbing against rubber. Engine light remains on after having a problem with starting car after fueling. Constant problem with wheel alignment and tire wear.