Transmission Fluid Leaking Problems of Suzuki XL7

Suzuki XL7 owners have reported 3 problems related to transmission fluid leaking (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Suzuki XL7 based on all problems reported for the XL7.

1 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2008 Suzuki XL7

Failure Date: 03/03/2016

We were driving with no issues and chk engine light came on drove in technician stated over two qts low on oil. Have extended warranty on vehicle and warranty required inspection. This is the report: inspection findings technician has documented had code p0018 cam shaft/crankshaft correlation code and code p0008 cam position performance code was in system, technician stated engine was 2 quarts low on oil when vehicle arrived, oil sticker in windshield states next oil change at 113574 miles and vehicle now has 114588 miles, technician has removed both valve covers and rear cylinder head appears dry and cam lobes on rear cam/exhaust shaft are scored and bearing caps are darker in color than the front cylinder head camshaft bearings, rear cylinder head looks darker in color due to lack of oil pressure to rear cylinder, technician has removed cam bearing on front and rear cylinder heads and bearings are just slightly scored, no teardown has been perform to determine cause of failure, no teardown has been formed could not determine if timing chain is stretched or if any timing components have failed, further teardown would be needed to determine if failure is from lack of oil or manufacture defect. No sign of any external fluid leaks, and repair facility stated vehicle has not been in before for low oil, vehicle has been in before for oil changes no notes relating to low oil. This is the same story as many related issues with the Suzuki engine. The official report is uploaded as well. If there are no issues with engine, then why did Suzuki put out timing chain service kits specific to this error?.

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2 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2007 Suzuki XL7

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Xl7. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The transmission had five drive gear options, but the gear became stuck in one of them and caused the transmission to fail. The dealer replaced the transmission with a used transmission, but the gear made a loud knocking noise, overheated, and leaked fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,175.

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3 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2002 Suzuki XL7

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

Problems with vehicle overheating. The vehicle engine would overheat occasionally and leak coolant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the coolant, radiant, thermostat and other engine components. Transmission fluid leaked and white smoke could be seen coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle's accelerator pedal vibrated and noise was heard coming from the engine when starting. The timing chain and tensioner had to be replaced.

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