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2006 Suzuki XL-7 Premium

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 XL-7 Premium.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Suzuki XL-7 Premium is a midsize SUV equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission and EPA-estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined, placing it among the less fuel-efficient options in its class for that model year; this reliability data, drawn from owner complaints and recall records, positions 2006 as one of the more problem-prone years in the XL-7's production run, with air bags representing the primary concern among the 188 total complaints filed and seven recalls issued—information that contextualizes its reliability profile relative to other model years in the vehicle's history.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque73 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3825 lb
Track (front / rear)58.7 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 73 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.2
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0-5.0
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts73 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.30-1.83 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity8.43 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature179 °F
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ Idle, 20 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket36.5 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle61.5 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.275; Rear: 0.275 specification
Minimum Shoe Thickness.140 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0059 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.866 in
Rotor Finish0.787 μin
Drum Maximum Machining10 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Large Hex Head Bolts:

138.5 ft. lbs.38.5 ft. lbs
261 ft. lbs.61 ft. lbs
3Loosen
438.5-38 ft. lbs.38.5–38 ft. lbs
576 ft. lbs.; Small Hex Head Bolt; 7.576 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 7,500 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miBody Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Belt (replace) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 120,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki XL-7 Premium lead in one area — the air bags, 36 of 188 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 22 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
23
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
188
Owner complaints
22 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 188 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags36
Steering20
Exterior Lighting19
Electrical System9
Vehicle Speed Control8
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting7
Suspension6
Air Bags,Seats5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 23 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SUZ_0160082022-07-08SuspensionReminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
N-Q-G-0452018-11-20SuspensionThis Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
PIC3278F2015-01-14EquipmentTHIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE…
TSB-37-071882012-11-05Fuel System, OtherSUZUKI: FUEL GAUGE TAKES A LONG TIME MOVING, AFTER FILL UP, BECAUSE OF TWO (2) DIFFERENT…
ABE-ZA-1204182012-07-25Air BagsSUZUKI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 'AIR BAG'…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2006 XL-7 Premium have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XL-7 Premium get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.