Suzuki Forenza Problems by Year
NHTSA has 907 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki Forenza, across 5 model years (2004–2008). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (280). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Suzuki Forenza years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Forenza model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Forenza: 280 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2007 Forenza: 256 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 Forenza: 156 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Suzuki Forenza problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 360 | 5 | 7 |
| Electrical System problems | 188 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags problems | 177 | 5 | 39 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 102 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 77 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 77 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 74 | 5 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 34 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 31 | 5 | 4 |
| Structure | 31 | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 26 | 5 | 2 |
| Suspension | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Equipment | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Suzuki Forenza problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: power train (79)
- 2007: power train (129) · electrical system (51)
- 2006: power train (116) · electrical system (57) · air bags (56)
All Suzuki Forenza model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 152 | 1 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 Forenza | 256 | 2 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Forenza | 280 | 4 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2005 Forenza | 156 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Forenza | 63 | 5 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki Forenza years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (280), 2007 (256), 2005 (156). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Suzuki Forenza?
Power Train, with 360 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Forenza have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.