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2006 Suzuki XL-7

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

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Suzuki XL-7 is an SUV paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy figures of 16 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. The model year has drawn 188 total owner complaints with air bags standing out as the most reported problem area, and seven separate recalls have been filed against it. That combination of high complaint volume and a sizable recall count marks 2006 as a particularly attention-worthy year in the XL-7's reliability record, one a researcher should treat as a clear signal of where the model tends to fall short rather than routine background noise.

Model year2006 2004 2003 2002

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

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.7 in
Overall width	70.1 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	111.4 in
Curb weight	3825 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.7 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular 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 Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.2
Manual Transmission Fluid	75W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-5.0
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

26.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	73 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	Denso
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.30-1.83 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	8.43 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	179 °F
Engine Oil Pressure	10 psi @ Idle, 20 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	36.5 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	61.5 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.275; Rear: 0.275 specification
Minimum Shoe Thickness	.140 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0059 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.866 in
Rotor Finish	0.787 μin
Drum Maximum Machining	10 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Large Hex Head Bolts:

1	38.5 ft. lbs.	38.5 ft. lbs
2	61 ft. lbs.	61 ft. lbs
3	Loosen
4	38.5-38 ft. lbs.	38.5–38 ft. lbs
5	76 ft. lbs.; Small Hex Head Bolt; 7.5	76 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 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Belt (replace) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 120,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Fuel 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 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SUZ_016008	2022-07-08	Suspension	Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
N-Q-G-045	2018-11-20	Suspension	This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
PIC3278F	2015-01-14	Equipment	THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE…
TSB-37-07188	2012-11-05	Fuel System, Other	SUZUKI: FUEL GAUGE TAKES A LONG TIME MOVING, AFTER FILL UP, BECAUSE OF TWO (2) DIFFERENT…
ABE-ZA-120418	2012-07-25	Air Bags	SUZUKI: 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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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

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 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 get?

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