2005 Suzuki Forenza problems
Owners have filed 223 complaints about the 2005 Suzuki Forenza with NHTSA. Air bags account for 21.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of exterior lighting at 17.5%.
Complaints223
Crashes6
Fires12
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 21.1% · 47
Exterior lighting 17.5% · 39
Electrical system 17.0% · 38
Power train 13.9% · 31
Engine and engine cooling 6.3% · 14
Engine 5.4% · 12
Steering 3.6% · 8
Vehicle speed control 2.7% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Suzuki Forenza in this data, 2005 draws comparatively few complaints; 2006 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I have 2005 Suzuki Forenza and the airbag panel light came on and will not go off.This is the second time it has happened.The first time it was still under warranty when I took it to a dealership to be repaired. The light is back on and has not gone out. It is no longer under warranty. Also since it has been on the second time my lighter keeps blowing a fuse. I can't afford to pay for the repairs. Air bags
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the air bag warning light blinked twice and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 29,141 and current mileage was 29,231. Air bags · reported at 29,141 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the air bag light constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The contact felt that this was a manufacturer's defect. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. Air bags · reported at 70,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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