Suzuki Forenza Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Suzuki Forenza across 5 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “transmission range” (13% of reports).
- 188electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%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 25 of 188 complaints (13%)
- Fire department: mentioned in 13 of 188 complaints (7%)
- Exterior lighting: mentioned in 10 of 188 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 137 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 188 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 34 a fire, 1 an injury.
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 (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights; electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Every neutral safety switch made for this vehicle is faulty be driving down the road it'll switch from drive to neutral or any other gear I've had it go into reverse while going 50 mph down the road I've replaced this part five times still have same problem part works for about a month then goes…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHEN THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION IT IS HOT, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLIP OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AMERICA'S MOTOR SPORTS (930 8TH AVE S, NASHVILLE, TN 37203, [redacted]) FOR REPAIRS. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving through an intersection. The contact stated that the vehicle also experienced an issue with starting. The dealer (germain toyota of naples, 13315 tamiami trail n…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Suzuki Forenzas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 188 owner complaints about electrical system 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 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Suzuki Forenza?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission range”, in 25 of 188 complaints, followed by “fire department” (13).
Other Suzuki Forenza problems
- Power Train problems (360)
- Air Bags problems (177)
- Exterior Lighting problems (102)
See all Suzuki Forenza problems.