Suzuki Forenza Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Suzuki Forenza across 5 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “daytime running” (16% of reports).
- 102exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 23%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.
- Daytime running: mentioned in 16 of 102 complaints (16%)
- High beams: mentioned in 14 of 102 complaints (14%)
- Low beam: mentioned in 12 of 102 complaints (12%)
- Caught fire: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 1 an injury.
Suzuki Forenza exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 10 | 7% | 80,121 |
| 2007 Forenza | 17 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Forenza | 21 | 8% | 76,000 |
| 2005 Forenza | 38 | 24% | 62,000 |
| 2004 Forenza | 16 | 25% | 86,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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
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.
Exterior lighting
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Model years: 2004
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. If this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal application, with the ignition switch in the on or off position.
Risk: If the brake lights remain on continuously while driving,a following driver may not know when your brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. This condition may also discharge the vehicle's battery, and, the automatic transmission torque converter clutch, cruise control and traction control system, if equipped, will become disabled.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners may 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.
My lights do not work. The left head light dims or doesnt work at all and the right head light is completely broken. Ive changed bulbs multiple times and still nothing. If i put on my blinker while driving it will cut off the one light that kind of works. Using my brights while on the road may cut…
I bought the car from a dealership mccann car lot in sparta nc mccann told me it was the best car on the lot he drove me through town telling me there was no problem with the car then let me drive it a short distance insured me the car was in perfect condition when i drove the car home after we…
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 2007 suzuki forenza. While the vehicle was stationary, the high beam headlights failed to turn on when prompted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Suzuki Forenzas have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about exterior lighting 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 exterior lighting?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Suzuki Forenza?
The most frequent phrase is “daytime running”, in 16 of 102 complaints, followed by “high beams” (14).
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