2006 Suzuki Forenza problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (52) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (40) · Vehicle Speed Control (28)
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239 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2014-05-19 · campaign 14V262000 · 184,244 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2012-08-14 · campaign 12V397000 · 101,688 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.
Risk: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Seats 2016-05-18 · SUZ_013175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin updates a bulletin originally issued on may 18, 2016, concerning a special warranty extension (zh) for 2005-2008 suzuki forenza and suzuki reno vehicles. the updates are: (1) the existence of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1379 is added to the list of dtcs that make a vehicle
Engine 2013-08-08 · TS-30-06263 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: suzuki has replacement oil pumps that have a threaded plug. the threaded proves to be difficult to remove without causing damage to the new oil pump. this bulletin provides procedures when replacing the old oil pump. *js
Air Bags:frontal 2012-05-13 · SC-60R-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-04-01 · TB-22-02041R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki vehicle: counter measure procedure for dtc p2135. mil light is on; dtc p2135 stored without fully checking system and circuits after repairs and/or replacement to throttle body. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-03-14 · Seat Belts · 82,000 mi · 💥 crash“on march 6th 2018 i was involved in an accident with a volkswagen gti i was sitting in the left turn lane in the intersection waiting for traffic to clear so i could proceed when i did i was going approximately 5 miles per hour on a city street when a red light runner of course ran the red light and plowed into me going approximately 50 miles an ho…”
2019-02-10 · Exterior Lighting“iba en mi vehiculo andando de noche con las luces prendidas y derrepente se prendieron las luces altas sin que yo hciera nada desde ese momento pareciera que hiciera un corto la luz y se ponen altas y vuelven normal mientras voy conduciendo adicional la parte del tablero se esta recalentando mucho no se si es por la misma razon…”
2018-11-14 · Exterior Lighting · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while driving at night, the headlights and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlights and instrument panel lighting needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired du…”
2018-05-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 86,000 mi“while driving the cars check engine light will show up. i lose all control of speed even while pushing the gas pedal in. the only way to regain control is to cycle the key multiple times and let it idle in neutral for five minutes. after i regain control the check engine light is still on, and the car will jump revolutions randomly. this will occur…”
2017-12-12 · Exterior Lighting“the vehicle is under a recall campaign (xa-xc) for drl module/ignition switch replacement. the owner is physically unable to get the vehicle to the nearest dealership for the repairs to be performed (he is prohibited by his physician to drive such long distances). suzuki will not allow any other facility, no matter how well qualified, to perform …”
2017-08-12 · Air Bags · 98,900 mi“i started my car and a few seconds later the airbag in the driver seat went off and the airbag hit me. the car was stationary.…”
2017-04-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 36,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. the throttle body was replaced, but the failure continued. the contact i…”
2017-03-23 · Exterior Lighting“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the front drivers side light failed to function. the contact replaced the head lamp but there was an internal electrical shortage. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
2017-02-21 · Air Bags · 113,164 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. the contact sustained bruising to the right arm that required medical attention due to the air bag deployment. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of …”
2016-11-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 150,000 mi“takata recall: and, defective fuel propulsion as the car reves up some times when going and shuts off by itself when traveling causing a dangerous situation. 2). campaign id.# 14 v262000 and 3.)12v397000 . i have tried to contact the company but i keep getting a message that i called out of service time and to leave a message. only to get a automat…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.