2007 Suzuki Forenza Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “range sensor” (48% of reports).
- 129power train complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $370typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%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.
- Range sensor: mentioned in 62 of 129 complaints (48%)
- Put reverse: mentioned in 8 of 129 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza at $370, and half of them between $300 and $440.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Suzuki Forenza power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 79 | 52% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Forenza | 129 | 50% | 58,000 |
| 2006 Forenza | 116 | 41% | 60,190 |
| 2005 Forenza | 30 | 19% | 66,021 |
| 2004 Forenza | 6 | 10% | 27,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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.
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…
Power steering replaced, many tires replaced constantly, transmission replaced, timing belt replaced, seat belts replaced, air bags are in recall and need to be replaced, handles replaced, bad paint clippings on outer handles, co2 sensor replaced, headlight switch recalled and replaced, range mod…
Transmission went out after stopping at a stop light. This is the second time having transmission problems with this car. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Suzuki Forenzas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about power train for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza (50% 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?
Owners report a typical cost of $370 (half paid between $300 and $440), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?
The most frequent phrase is “range sensor”, in 62 of 129 complaints, followed by “put reverse” (8).
Other 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems
See all 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems or power train problems across all Forenza years.