10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,571 miles

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problem #12

Aug 012012

Forenza

  • 50,000 miles
Air bag light on since bought car in 2006. Wiring for airbags has been replaced once still an issue at owner expense. Outlet and lighter stop working year after car was bought. Headlight wiring replace twice and day lights still only comes on some times.

- Dublin, VA, USA

problem #11

Apr 142012

Forenza

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the exterior lights became inoperable and would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

- Metarie, LA, USA

problem #10

Jan 052012

Forenza

  • miles
Headlight switch has melted wires now the headlights will not work. There was a recall to fix melted wires in a splice pack but Suzuki will not honor it because now the wires are melted in the headlight switch. This is a fire hazard and they should be held accountable.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #9

Nov 022010

Forenza 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
I called the Suzuki corporate office because my 2005 Suzuki Forenza head lamps go on and off. They re-called this in 2007, I did not own it then but they claim the car was fixed under the re-call. They told me that I need to travel 2 hours to get it diagnosed again and must pay for it.........this is absolutely crap........ what recourse do I have.........short of suing them when we get into an accident when the lights go out on a dark road in the middle of the night. Which trust me I will do if that happens!

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #8

Jul 202011

Forenza 4-cyl

  • 49,000 miles
Both headlights fail to turn on upon starting the car. In addition, the airbag warring light all of a sudden came on and stays on.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #7

Sep 012005

Forenza

  • 2,500 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the head light, brake lights and the turning signals were malfunctioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who only replaced the light bulbs. The most recent failure was diagnosed as the wiring harness being defective and needing to be replaces. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 120,000.

- Fleming , OH, USA

problem #6

Apr 292008

Forenza

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the headlights were repaired under recall 07V452000 (exterior lighting). However, the vehicle had no daytime running lights or headlights at times; once the wiring harness cooled off, the lights would turn back on. If the vehicle was warm, they would turn off again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who refused to repair it again under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000 and the current mileage was approximately 93,000.

- Springfield, VT, USA

problem #5

Jul 232010

Forenza

  • 67,000 miles
Lowbeams failed after recall services performed and warranty expired. Fuses and relay system fine. Called Suzuki, informed there will be a diagnostic fee for this because the recall work had been performed already and car is out of warranty.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 012010

Forenza

  • 103,000 miles
The headlamps on the car do not work all I can use are the high beams, the inside lighting for the radio do not work either and the paint is peeling off the car.

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA

problem #3

Dec 212009

Forenza 4-cyl

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. She had her vehicle repaired according to recall notice number 07V452000 (exterior lighting) in December 2009. While driving approximately 35 mph at night, the head-lights failed without warning. She had to use the high beams to get home. She took the vehicle back to the dealership and had them replaced at her expense. She referenced the prior recall and was told that the failure was not related to the recall. She had not called the manufacturer to-date. The current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000- updated 1/11/09 updated 01/14/10.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #2

Aug 122008

Forenza

  • 37,400 miles
NHTSA campaign #: 07V452000. Although the dealer supposedly corrected the problem on the wiring harness, I believe that it may not have been properly repaired because the same indicator instrument panel light is again malfunctioning. After repair of the harness, the mentioned light indicator again worked properly, whereas before the repair it was not. I spoke with both the dealer and Suzuki corporate, and they tell me that there is not a low beam indicator light on my car. However, after driving my car for more than three years I know that when the dll lights are not used, (amber) the low beam indicator light (green) comes on. Unless it is quite dark out, I cannot tell if my headlights are on. Suzuki in brea, ca suggested that I get out of my car and look to see if my headlights are on. And the dealer told me that I can tell if my headlights are on because the dll light is off. The indicator light may be a "dummy" light, but it is the only way that I know my headlights are on and working properly. I would like a directive to have to have my wiring harness re-inspected. They cite lack the lack of warranty to look at anything, otherwise the cost is $100. I say this because my airbag light is always on, but for them to look at my airbag, I was told it would cost me $100 I really want to order a new one but they will not do that without the charge to "look" at it.

- Litchfield Park, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jan 292008

(reported on)

Forenza

  • miles
2005 Suzuki Forenza with recall for lowbeam and running lights. Consumer states that the dealer informed her of another recall for the water pump when getting the recall for the lights repaired. The consumer wanted to know why the recall for the water pump was not listed.

- Unknown, DC, USA