Suzuki Forenza Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Suzuki Forenza across 5 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (129). The words owners use most often: “transmission range” (39% of reports).
- 360power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $440typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 141 of 360 complaints (39%)
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 Suzuki Forenza at $440, and half of them between $290 and $600.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2014), 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 314 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 360 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
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 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.
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. The contact stated while driving 37 mph, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive to reverse causing the front wheels to locked up and the vehicle to stall. The contact shifted the vehicle into park, restarted the vehicle, and shifted back into…
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Suzuki Forenzas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 360 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Suzuki Forenza?
Owners report a typical cost of $440 (half paid between $290 and $600), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Suzuki Forenza?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission range”, in 141 of 360 complaints.
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