2004 Suzuki Forenza lights problems

16 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 81,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 25%
typical mileage: 81,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 4

Which part fails

Brake lights: switch
2
Brake lights
2
Turn signal
1
Headlights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Suzuki Forenza lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Suzuki Forenza lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 10

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported May 19, 2014 · 184,244 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V262000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported August 14, 2012 · 101,688 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 12V397000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported September 25, 2007 · 93,963 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.
Risk: Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. The recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of october 2007 and concluding by the end of january 2008;. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 07V452000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported January 28, 2005 · 37,796 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. If this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal application, with the ignition switch in the on or off position.
Risk: If the brake lights remain on continuously while driving,a following driver may not know when your brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. This condition may also discharge the vehicle's battery, and, the automatic transmission torque converter clutch, cruise control and traction control system, if equipped, will become disabled.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 05V022000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Headlight / drl malfunctionOpened July 24, 2007, closed October 2, 2007

On september 25, 2007, suzuki notified the agency that it will recall model years 2004 -2006 forenza and reno vehicles to correct a defect that can result in loss of headlight and/or drl function.this recall affects 93,963 vehicles.the federal safety agency assigned number 07v‑452 for this recall.the federal safety agency's investigation initially focused on 2005 forenzas, then expanded it to 2004-2005 forenzas (total of 58,448 vehicles). Suzuki broadened the recall scope to cover 2004-2006 forenzas & renos (93,963 vehicles).the wiring harness behind the instrument panel contains a splice pack to connect the power circuit wires for low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps (drl).increased resistance due to poor contact between terminals can generate heat which can lead to melting of the splice pack in the area of wires and the loss of headlight and/or drl function. For the remedy, dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drls free of charge.suzuki's recall campaign (manufacturer recall no. Nb) is expected to start at the end of october 2007.customers may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

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What 2004 Suzuki Forenza owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Driver assistance, Lights · 120,000 miles · NY · fire

Driving home from work. Smelled something burning. Checked called mechanic. Drove into his garage. Called around for parts. Couldn't find any found switch in ca. Took time. No car. Replaced combination switch, head light module. Labor and installed head light module, combination switch and repaired melted wires. 6 hrs. For labor $70. Hr. Total amount w/ taxes $452.03 this was before recall notice. And know parts to be found. Mother-in-law sending out the info. Received from suzuki $89.26. Not what we were hoping for.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Lights · 101,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed to activate. As a result, the contact was required to activate and drive with the high beams in order to view the road. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Lights · 91,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the headlights started to flicker and eventually shut off. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). However, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 4/6/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on march 27, 2015. Updated 6/25/2015

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the head lights would flicker and an electrical burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number 12v3700000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). However, the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts needed to remedy the failure were not available. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Lights · 110,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that an abnormal odor emitted from the dashboard. In addition, the contact mentioned that the low beam headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Lights · 75,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the headlights illuminated intermittently when activated. In addition, the headlights would independently activate when the engine was turned off. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · IN

Exterior lighting in august 2011 went to dealer ship to have the recall done for the headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl). So now it?s june 2012 my headlamps and drl lights not working. Very thankful it didn?t go out on my when I was driving at night I seen me light look different. Went to have bulbs replace lights still not working. So the place I was at ran a test and found out that the wiring is melted so, they side they did have a recall on this. So went toyota dealerships and they tell me that the wiring that is melted is not the same wiring that was in the recall for my car. Wow really so now I can?t drive my car at night. But my high beams works.

Filed May 5, 2011 · Lights · NC

As per the recall issued in 2007 for the front headlights of this car, I was told by the suzuki dealership in asheville, nc that my specific car was not included in the recall but my low beam headlights still do not function!

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Lights · MS

I own a 2004 suzuki forenza. I have always had issues with the rear brake lights staying on after the brake pedal is released. I have noticed a recall listed on the model I own for the part. I was never informed of this recall. I have had to replace my battery 3 times because of the faulty switch.

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Lights · 91,000 miles · TN

I have a 2004 suzuki forenza and took it in for a safety recall on the low beam headlights and daytime running lights. The dealership did the recall but said the wires were burnt so bad that it affected the high beam side. Now that the recall has been performed, none of the lights work creating a bigger safety hazard than before. The car cannot be driven at night at all .

Questions about the 2004 Suzuki Forenza lights

Does the 2004 Suzuki Forenza have lights problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the lights of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2004 Suzuki Forenza lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 81,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki Forenza lights?

Yes, 4 recalls: 14V262000, 12V397000, 07V452000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Suzuki Forenza have the most lights problems?

The Suzuki Forenza model years with the most lights complaints are 2005 (38 complaints), 2006 (22 complaints) and 2007 (18 complaints).