Four problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2008 Suzuki XL7. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Suzuki XL7 based on all problems reported for the 2008 XL7.
Power steering stops working on turns at low speed. Replaced power steering pump, problem continues to occur.
Lost steering while driving,became very hard to steer. Cost $2300 to repair. Said defect started as steering rack and caused metal to go throughout the system and take out the pump also. Abs/trac control/stability lights among others come on and loose awd. Sunroof leak and paint peeling. Steering was lost again while driving 1. 5 years later. Definite recall situation.
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Xl7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the power steering pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,980.
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Xl7. While driving 10 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering pump was replaced. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 71,226.