2006 Suzuki Forenza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forenza years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 280 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza. That is the most of any Forenza model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (116 complaints, 41%), typically at around 60,190 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 8 fires, 30 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 280owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Suzuki Forenza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 116 | 41% | 60,190 | “transmission range” (36%) | $380 |
| Electrical System problems | 57 | 20% | 70,000 | “transmission range” (12%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 56 | 20% | 40,000 | “air bag” (59%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 10% | 69,250 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 10% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 5% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 5% | 11,403 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 4% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 4% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 4% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 1,836 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 14,075 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 50,827 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 19,235 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 13,775 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 66,293 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 135,423 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 45 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Suzuki Forenza recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
Exterior lighting:headlights; electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
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.
Exterior lighting
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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Tl* 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…
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…
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…
Other Suzuki Forenza years
← 2005 Forenza · 2007 Forenza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 152 | 1 |
| 2007 Forenza | 256 | 2 |
| 2006 | 280 | 4 |
| 2005 Forenza | 156 | 3 |
| 2004 Forenza | 63 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 116 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Suzuki Forenza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Forenza model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.