Suzuki Forenza Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Suzuki Forenza across 5 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (56). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (58% of reports).
- 177air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 39mention a crash
- 33mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%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.
- Air bag: mentioned in 103 of 177 complaints (58%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 25 of 177 complaints (14%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 13 of 177 complaints (7%)
- Medical attention: mentioned in 9 of 177 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 147 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 177 complaints, 39 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 33 an injury.
Suzuki Forenza air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 32 | 21% | 44,418 |
| 2007 Forenza | 37 | 14% | 41,200 |
| 2006 Forenza | 56 | 20% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Forenza | 46 | 29% | 31,828 |
| 2004 Forenza | 6 | 10% | 43,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2004
Problem: On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.
Risk: If the driver's air bag deploys improperly during a frontal vehicle crash, the driver could be severely injured or killed.
Fix: Dealers will install an adapting wiring harness. Owner notification began on october 30, 2003, to verona vehicle owners. All forenza vehicles were repaired at the port of entry. There are no owner notifications necessary for the forenza model vehicles. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Air Bag light came on in the Dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to Planet Automotive Group here in Charlotte, they ran a Diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [XXX] talked to a person…
Passenger airbag off light is on even with passenger in seat. I am surprise there is not a recall for this problem which can lead to serious injury and even fatalities. Suzuki issued a recall for the grand vitaras. This is down right pathetic and is a slap in the face to their customers. I will…
Car was traveling between 40-45mph, on a major two lane road. Pavement was wet. Car in front stopped fast, suzuki rear ended that vehicle. Driver only occupant in car suzuki-air bag did not deploy. Front of car crushed back to engine, engine mount broken.
I started my car and a few seconds later the airbag in the driver seat went off and the airbag hit me. The car was stationary.
The transmission range sensor has gone out on the vehicle. I have spoken to many other owners suzuki vehicles and they to are having to replace transmission range sensors. Dealer service centers acknowledge that this part breaks often and they keep extra in stock. This issue will begin with causing…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Suzuki Forenzas have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 177 owner complaints about air bags for the Suzuki Forenza. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Suzuki Forenza air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Suzuki Forenza?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 103 of 177 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (25).
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