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2004-2008 · 5 model years

Suzuki Forenza Problems by year

Owners have filed 907 complaints about the Suzuki Forenza across 5 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (280). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age2006280 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2006
Complaints
907
Recalls
6
Crashes
59
Fires
55
Injuries
63
Deaths
0

Forenza complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200815211410Transmission & drivetrainC
200725621225Transmission & drivetrainD
20062804198Transmission & drivetrainD
2005156357AirbagsC
200463595LightsB

Most common Forenza problems

Suzuki Forenza recalls 6

Latest Forenza complaints

2008 Suzuki ForenzaTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

Every neutral safety switch made for this vehicle is faulty be driving down the road it'll switch from drive to neutral or any other gear I've had it go into reverse while going 50 mph down the road I've replaced this part five times still have same problem part works for about a month then goes out. Other times transmission won't even go into drive have to screw with shifter to get it to go into gear May last for about a mile and jumps back out of gear. Next problem computer tells me throttle positioning sensor is out car works fine at first then starts to rev around 5-6k or it to rev to half a grand and stall while driving down the road.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11486246
2007 Suzuki ForenzaAirbagsSeats & seat belts

Air Bag light came on in the Dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to Planet Automotive Group here in Charlotte, they ran a Diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [[redacted]] talked to a person named [[redacted]], I was told this is no longer under warranty and they could not help. I disagreed with her, told her this was a very serious safety issue and they should help with the cost of replaced/repair....

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Was told sorry. Need you help am 85 year old and don't have funds for new seat which cost $3750.00 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Incident Air bags · SeatsNHTSA 11443757
2005 Suzuki ForenzaTransmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving 37 mph, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive to reverse causing the front wheels to locked up and the vehicle to stall. The contact shifted the vehicle into park, restarted the vehicle, and shifted back into drive. The contact had taken the vehicle to local dealer yesride (1315 s cumberland st, morristown, tn 37813) who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was faulty and need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11394451
2005 Suzuki ForenzaLights

My lights do not work. The left head light dims or doesnt work at all and the right head light is completely broken. Ive changed bulbs multiple times and still nothing. If I put on my blinker while driving it will cut off the one light that kind of works. Using my brights while on the road may cut my lights on briefly

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11377716
2008 Suzuki ForenzaTransmission & drivetrainLightsEngine & cooling

I bought the car from a dealership mccann car lot in sparta nc mccann told me it was the best car on the lot he drove me through town telling me there was no problem with the car then let me drive it a short distance insured me the car was in perfect condition when I drove the car home after we went to get inspected which nothing was checked junior mccann told them nothing was wrong the driver side headlight melted the cover now can't drive the car because the heater smells so bad I got sick from inhaled the odor I...

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reported this to junior mccann his reply was I was smelling something he didn't smell my husband also smelled the odor and got bad headache he never once said there was a recall on this car

Filed Incident Power train · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11208565

Questions about the Suzuki Forenza

Which Suzuki Forenza years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (280), 2007 (256), 2005 (156). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2006 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Suzuki Forenza years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2004 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Forenza years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Suzuki Forenza problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (360), electrical system (188), airbags (177) most often.

How many recalls does the Suzuki Forenza have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Suzuki Forenza model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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