Suzuki Forenza recalls and problems
6 recalls and 907 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
907
Crashes reported
59
Fires reported
55
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Suzuki Forenza by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 1 | 152 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 Forenza | 2 | 256 | 12 | 25 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 Forenza | 4 | 280 | 19 | 8 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 Forenza | 3 | 156 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 Forenza | 5 | 63 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Most reported Suzuki Forenza problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 366 | |
| Electrical System | 191 | |
| Air Bags | 179 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 105 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 79 | |
| Engine | 77 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 74 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 31 | |
| Seat Belts | 29 | |
| Structure | 27 |
All Suzuki Forenza recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-262 | May 19, 2014 | 2004–2008 | Exterior Lighting | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| 12V-397 | Aug 14, 2012 | 2004–2006 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. |
| 07V-452 | Sep 25, 2007 | 2004–2006 | Exterior Lighting | On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (Drl) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness. |
| 07V-315 | Jul 24, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Seat Belts | On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt tongue will not latch into the buckle and, in rare cases, even the locked tongue will pop out by low stretching force. |
| 05V-022 | Jan 28, 2005 | 2004 | Exterior Lighting | On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. |
| 03V-426 | Oct 29, 2003 | 2004 | Air Bags | On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Suzuki Forenza?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Suzuki Forenza has the most reports (280). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Forenza have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Suzuki Forenza model years 2004–2008.
What are the most common Suzuki Forenza problems?
Owners report power train, electrical system, air bags problems most often.