Four problems related to steering rack and pinion 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.
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki sl7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where both the power steering pump and rack and pinion were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion however, the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Power steering went out as I was driving. Almost crashed. Changed out rack and pinion & power steering pump with no change. Cost $ 1,200. Problem is still there. Will not drive because of danger.
My rack and pinion was replaced under warranty 8/2010 at 30,000 it was making a zipping noise. A year later at 47,000 the same problem has happened and Suzuki refuses to cover the 1000. 00 repair. I have called numerous times with no help. I am outraged because this problem is known to Suzuki and they dont care! even the dealership has told me that they have repaired this many times in other Suzuki Xl7 with the same issue. Suzuki claims the car is still safe and it is only a noise issue but I dont feel safe, its the steering!! I guess they expect us to keep dishing out money for something that is known faulty and obviously keeps reoccuring. It is also obvious the repairs are being done with the same faulty part the car was manufactured. Suzuki needs to step up to the plate and take responsibility for there mistake.
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Xl7. While driving approximately 2 mph, the contact attempted to park the vehicle and the steering wheel began to exhibit a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed that the failure was contributed to the manufacturers faulty design of the rack and pinion. The part was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000.