2009 Suzuki XL7 Luxury
2S3DA417996101397
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Suzuki XL7 Luxury (VIN 2S3DA417996101397). Black, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.6L 6-cyl. 81,526 mi reported. Registered in Oh. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history
![Stock photo of a 2009 Suzuki XL7 Luxury, Black, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] — not the actual vehicle with VIN 2S3DA417996101397](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/2007-2009_Suzuki_XL7.jpg)
Should you buy it? Looks clean — a solid candidate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- Lower mileage than typical for the year.
- Priced within the typical range for the model.
💵 A fair offer is around $6,580 (typical range $5,600–$8,600). Start a little below and leave room for anything the inspection turns up.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN 2S3DA417996101397, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. No recall campaigns are on record for this model year.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
📋 All factory specifications on file3 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
⚙️ Engine, fuel & battery
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
What's a 2009 Suzuki XL7 worth?
What comparable 2009 Suzuki XL7 vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
Is the seller's price fair? Get this exact VIN's current market value — retail, trade-in & loan value — in the full report.
See this car's exact value →Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Rollover risk: 16.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2009 Suzuki XL7 4-DR w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 58
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 58.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Bulletin SUZ_016008 · Suspension, Structure · Jul 2022This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce…
Bulletin 16NA383 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine · May 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handlin…
Bulletin 16NA338 · Power Train · Oct 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing t…
Bulletin PIT5074L · Electrical System · Jun 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin PIC5260C · Visibility · Apr 2019This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
Bulletin PIP5628 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the l…
Bulletin PIP5540B · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2018This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
Bulletin PIP4925B · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects wit…
Bulletin PIC6107A · Equipment · Nov 2018This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming s…
Bulletin N-Q-G-045 · Suspension, Equipment · Nov 2018Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XL7 FWD/AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Suzuki XL7
The Suzuki Ertiga is a series of multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Suzuki since 2012, designed primarily for emerging markets. The first generation was heavily based on the second-generation Swift while the second generation introduced in 2018 is made larger and based on the HEARTECT platform. A crossover-styled version was introduced in 2019 as a separate model called the Suzuki XL6 in India and Suzuki XL7 for worldwide markets. The largest markets for the Ertiga are India and Indonesia, where the model is mainly manufactured. The vehicle has also been exported to other South Asian and Southeast Asian markets, along with several markets in Africa, Middle Eas…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2009 Suzuki XL7.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 4 Nov 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Suzuki XL7, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 5
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Suzuki XL7.
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE USED AND THE DEALER COMMITTED FRAUD BY NOT DISCLOSE PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS AND OR REQUIRED PREVIOUSLY KNOW REPAIRS. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. ONLY HAD IT 5 DAYS AND LESS THAN 100 MILES DRIVEN. DEALER ADMITS HE KNEW ABOUT ISSUES IN EMAIL. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED HEREIN
NHTSA ODI #11288850FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED FALSE INFORMATION ERRONEOUSLY, INDICATING THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
NHTSA ODI #11243881AIR BAGS
SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF. PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. SINCE SUZUKI IS OUT OF BUSINESS, I TOOK IT TO MY TRUSTED MECHANIC. HE SAID HE DIDN'T WANT TO EVEN LOOK AT IT. AIR BAGS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND HE DID NOT WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. TAKE IT TO A DEALER. SO I …
NHTSA ODI #10763408STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ,THE HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW OPEN. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE STRUT THAT HELD THE HOOD UP WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,500.
NHTSA ODI #10464345TIRES
I HAVE A 2009 SUZUKI XL7 WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST COLD DAY OF THE YEAR MY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LITE CAM ON. I WENT TO A LOCAL TIME PUMP AND SET THE TIRE PRESSURE ON ONE TWO OF THE TIRES, WHEN I INFLATED THE THIRD TIRE THE STEM BROKE OFF AND MY TIRE DEFLATED. I THEN COMPLETED A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FOURTH TIRE AND FOUND THAT IS WAS CRACKED AND LO…
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