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Suzuki Forenza Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns across the Suzuki Forenza, 2004–2008. Owners have filed 907 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most (280) and the 2004 the fewest (63).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls6campaignsCovering 2004–2008 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints907filedOwner reports across 5 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy23mpg combined2008 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Suzuki Forenza complaints by model year

907 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2004 · 63 complaints
  • 2008 · 152 complaints
  • 2005 · 156 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2006 · 280 complaints
  • 2007 · 256 complaints
  • 2005 · 156 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2004–2008. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Suzuki Forenza owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component20042005200620072008
Power train 63011612979
Electrical system 1038575132
Air bags 646563732
Exterior lighting 1638211710
Engine 412152422
Engine and engine cooling 101327207
Vehicle speed control 56291618
Latches/locks/linkages 2212171

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Suzuki Forenza recalls (6)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Forenza model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Suzuki Forenza
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
14V262000May 19, 2014Headlamp Switch or DRL Module Overheating2004–200818.2%
12V397000Aug 14, 2012Loss of low/high beam headlamp function2004, 2005, 2006—
07V452000Sep 25, 2007HEADLIGHT/DRL MALFUNCTION2004, 2005, 2006—
07V315000Jul 24, 2007FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE2006, 2007—
05V022000Jan 28, 2005STOP LAMP SWITCH2004—
03V426000Oct 29, 2003SUZUKI/DRIVER'S AIR BAG2004—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

200422 mpg
200521–22 mpg
200622–23 mpg
200722–23 mpg
200822–23 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2008 Suzuki Forenza report152 complaints · 1 campaigns →2007 Suzuki Forenza report256 complaints · 2 campaigns →2006 Suzuki Forenza report280 complaints · 4 campaigns →Every Suzuki modelSuzuki models →

Suzuki Forenza FAQ

How many recalls has the Suzuki Forenza had?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that cover at least one Suzuki Forenza model year from 2004 to 2008. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Suzuki Forenza year has the most complaints?

Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (280) and the 2004 the fewest (63). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Suzuki Forenza problems?

Across the 2004–2008 model years, owners most often name the power train, electrical system, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Suzuki Forenza get?

EPA rates the 2008 Suzuki Forenza at 22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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