2008 Suzuki Forenza Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
Worst 2008 Suzuki Forenza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 69 | 2 | 1 | 66,447 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 6 | 69,172 mi | |
| Airbags | 26 | 5 | — | 64,828 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | 1 | — | 71,106 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 4 | — | 67,598 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 40,540 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | 4 | 78,270 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 3 | — | 12,255 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 56,659 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Suzuki Forenza
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~184,244 vehicles.
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.
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2008 Suzuki Forenza — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Suzuki Forenza reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Forenza?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Suzuki Forenza?
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Does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Suzuki Forenza?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Forenza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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