2007 Suzuki Forenza Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission range” (20% of reports).
- 51electrical system complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission range: mentioned in 10 of 51 complaints (20%)
- Fire department: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 17 a fire.
Suzuki Forenza electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 32 | 21% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Forenza | 51 | 20% | 65,000 |
| 2006 Forenza | 57 | 20% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Forenza | 38 | 24% | 53,000 |
| 2004 Forenza | 10 | 16% | 65,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle has odor of smoke or unknown smell advised suzuki who referred me to someone who does not handle repairs. I advised them i work for an auto body who states vehicle is unsafe to drive- passenger air bag light is also on. Recall notice advises of significant risk of fire. Steering column…
While driving the car on the highway the light for the engine came on and the car died. After being towed it was determined that the head was blown. After replacing the engine the light remains on and now there is a problem with the transmission. There is supposed to be a defect in a sensor for the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. When the vehicle was started, smoke appeared from the steering wheel. Immediately, someone screamed outside the vehicle and alerted the contact to exit the vehicle quickly. When the contact exited the vehicle, smoke and flames shot out of the steering…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Suzuki Forenzas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza (20% of the 256 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission range”, in 10 of 51 complaints, followed by “fire department” (7).
Other 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems
- Power Train problems (129)
See all 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems or electrical system problems across all Forenza years.