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Suzuki Forenza years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 907 complaints about the Suzuki Forenza since 2004, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 280 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
907
Recalls
6
Worst year
2006
Model years
2004-2008

Suzuki Forenza years to avoid

No model year of the Suzuki Forenza stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Suzuki Forenza years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Suzuki Forenza complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20042005200620072008

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Suzuki Forenza problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    360
  • Electrical
    188
  • Airbags
    177
  • Engine
    154
  • Lights
    104
  • Acceleration
    74
  • Locks
    34
  • Seat belts
    31
  • Body
    31
  • Suspension
    26
  • Steering
    26
  • Brakes
    23

Most reported problems on the Suzuki Forenza

Airbag light 96Headlights 88

Suzuki Forenza problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
200875152Transmission60,000114
200757256Transmission56,000212
200652280Transmission55,000419
200574156Airbags48,40035
20048263Lights50,18559

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Suzuki Forenza

What years of the Suzuki Forenza should you avoid?

No single model year of the Suzuki Forenza has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Suzuki Forenza?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Suzuki Forenza?

Transmission, with 360 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (188) and airbags (177).

How many recalls does the Suzuki Forenza have?

6 recalls between 2004 and 2008. The 2004 model year has the most, with 5.

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