2008 Suzuki Forenza Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza.

2007newer >
Complaints
236
Crashes
17
Fires
14
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2008 Suzuki Forenza Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#169 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:66,447 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#230 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:69,172 mi
Fires:6
#326 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:64,828 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
POWER TRAIN692166,447 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30669,172 mi
AIR BAGS26564,828 mi
ENGINE22171,106 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18467,598 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1140,540 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING10478,270 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5312,255 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING556,659 mi
SEAT BELTS469,403 mi
SERVICE BRAKES3199,816 mi
STEERING3178,276 mi
TIRES359,667 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER377,226 mi
WHEELS384,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS2145,792 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM25,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM265,480 mi
SEATS275,600 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC224,690 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY2181,937 mi
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW16,211 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL165,480 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)160,000 mi
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER15,000 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1199,000 mi
SUSPENSION1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS15,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER142,000 mi

Recalls for 2008 Suzuki Forenza

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~184,244 vehicles.

14V262000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
~184,244 affected

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.

Other Suzuki Forenza Years

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