2006 Suzuki Forenza recalls and problems

The 2006 Suzuki Forenza has 4 safety recalls and 280 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Suzuki dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

280

Crashes / fires

19 / 8

Injuries / deaths

30 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Suzuki Forenza vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Suzuki Forenza recalls

Recall 14V-262: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 19, 2014 · 184,244 vehicles affected · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.

Risk: If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.

Recall 12V-397: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System

Reported Aug 14, 2012 · 101,688 vehicles affected · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Problem: 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. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.

Risk: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.

Recall 07V-452: Exterior Lighting

Reported Sep 25, 2007 · 93,963 vehicles affected · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.

Fix: Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. The recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of october 2007 and concluding by the end of january 2008;. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Recall 07V-315: Seat Belts

Reported Jul 24, 2007 · 75,697 vehicles affected · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Problem: 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. If the buckle does not latch completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.

Risk: These buckle malfunctions, which could prevent a person from using the seat belt or could cause the seat belt to fail to function as designed, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles with the improved part free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2007. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

2006 Suzuki Forenza problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	118
Electrical System	58
Air Bags	57
Vehicle Speed Control	29
Engine and Engine Cooling	28
Exterior Lighting	22
Suspension	15
Engine	15
Latches/Locks/Linkages	12
Unknown or Other	11
Seat Belts	11
Structure	10

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 48
Air Bags › Frontal — 11
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 8
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 8
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 4
Structure › Body › Door — 4
Electrical System › Ignition — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2006 Suzuki Forenza complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seat Belts · at 82,000 miles · reported Mar 14, 2019

On march 6th 2018 I was involved in an accident with a volkswagen gti I was sitting in the left turn lane in the intersection waiting for traffic to clear so I could proceed when I did I was going approximately 5 miles per hour on a city street when a red light runner of course ran the red light and plowed into me going approximately 50 miles an hour . On impact the seatbelt failed to do what it was designed to do. Instead it immediately unlatched which in turn caused me to be thrown into the passenger door, the dash and the back seat.

Electrical System · reported Feb 10, 2019

Iba en mi vehiculo andando de noche con las luces prendidas y derrepente se prendieron las luces altas sin que yo hciera nada desde ese momento pareciera que hiciera un corto la luz y se ponen altas y vuelven normal mientras voy conduciendo adicional la parte del tablero se esta recalentando mucho no se si es por la misma razon

Electrical System · at 120,000 miles · reported Nov 14, 2018

The contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving at night, the headlights and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlights and instrument panel lighting needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 86,000 miles · reported May 20, 2018

While driving the cars check engine light will show up. I lose all control of speed even while pushing the gas pedal in. The only way to regain control is to cycle the key multiple times and let it idle in neutral for five minutes. After I regain control the check engine light is still on, and the car will jump revolutions randomly. This will occur on both city and highway speeds, it doesn't act up unless I'm in motion driving. It will rev I'n revolutions while I'm driving or at a stop.

Exterior Lighting · reported Dec 12, 2017

The vehicle is under a recall campaign (Xa-xc) for drl module/ignition switch replacement. The owner is physically unable to get the vehicle to the nearest dealership for the repairs to be performed (He is prohibited by his physician to drive such long distances). Suzuki will not allow any other facility, no matter how well qualified, to perform the repairs. Suzuki offers no solution - like offering to tow the vehicle - aside from an offer to reimburse for fuel. I AM a neighbor and can attest to the owner's physical limitations (He had a stroke). He is also elderly and from another country -…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza: 14V-262 (exterior lighting), 12V-397 (exterior lighting, electrical system), 07V-452 (exterior lighting), 07V-315 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?

Owners report power train problems most often (118 reports), followed by electrical system (58). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55,000 miles.

Are Suzuki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Suzuki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.