2008 Suzuki Forenza problems
Owners have filed 236 complaints about the 2008 Suzuki Forenza with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 33.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 14%.
Complaints236
Crashes17
Fires14
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 33.9% · 80
Electrical system 14.0% · 33
Air bags 13.6% · 32
Engine 9.3% · 22
Vehicle speed control 7.6% · 18
Exterior lighting 4.2% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 3.0% · 7
Tires 1.7% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Suzuki Forenza in this data, 2008 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 50 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously slipped out of gear and jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure on several occasions. The dealer updated the computer but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 7 and the current mileage was 60,000. The vin was unknown. Power train · reported at 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that there was smoke emitting from the vents in the vehicle. The transmission had begun slipped and would not stay in the drive gear. The vehicle also hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine light had been illuminated since august 2010. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown. Power train
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle stalled as the contact down shifted. The engine rpm's then decreased abnormally low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 55,000. Power train · reported at 55,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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