Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving 37 MPH, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive to reverse causing the front wheels to locked up and the vehicle to stall. The contact shifted the vehicle into park, restarted the vehicle, and shifted back into drive. The contact had taken the vehicle to local dealer yesride (1315 s cumberland st, morristown, tn 37813) who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was faulty and need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
The worst 2005 Suzuki Forenza problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags46
- Electrical38
- Lights38
- Transmission30
- Engine25
- Steering8
- Acceleration6
- Brakes4
- Driver assistance3
- Suspension3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Tires2
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
Headlights 33Airbag light 31Stalling 12Check engine light 10Fire or smoke 9Jerking 9Hesitation 6Transmission failure 6
Trouble codes owners of the 2005 Suzuki Forenza mention
P0700 2
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: headlights
- 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: headlights
- 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 lighting
- 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
See all 3 recalls for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
Defect investigations
Headlight / drl malfunction
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.
PE07039
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts...
- This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile...
- This service bulletin updates a bulletin originally issued on may 18, 2016, concerning a special warranty...
- Suzuki: suzuki has replacement oil pumps that have a threaded plug
- Suzuki vehicles: automatic transmission shift lever is loose in the shift gate and/or ignition key cannot...
- Airbag light on; DTC B1378 (driver side airbag resistance too high) and/or DTC B1382 (passenger side...
- Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure
- P0441 or P0496 (evaporative emission system continuous purge flow)
- Customer satisfaction campaign water pump pulley inspection
- Evaporative emission system continuous purge flow
2005 Suzuki Forenza fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-20 | 26-28 | 21-22 |
What 2005 Suzuki Forenza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My lights do not work. The left head light dims or doesnt work at all and the right head light is completely broken. Ive changed bulbs multiple times and still nothing. If I put on my blinker while driving it will cut off the one light that kind of works. Using my brights while on the road may cut my lights on briefly
Transmission range sensor malfunction. Car won't accelerate or go above 1st gear. $160 to replace. Known issue with this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. When the contact parked the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition it is hot, the vehicle would slip out of park. The vehicle was taken to america's motor sports (930 8th ave s, nashville, tn 37203, (615) 834-8990) for repairs. After the repair, the key became hot whenever it was removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. When the vehicle was started, the headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact continued driving home using the fog lamps. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving through an intersection. The contact stated that the vehicle also experienced an issue with starting. The dealer (germain toyota of naples, 13315 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34110) was contacted, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The contact noted that the vehicle operated as intended prior to being repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) and 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
I'm having trouble with the eletrical wiring. I've noticed a shortness in my radio, according breaks and pressure for the car over heating when stopping. Had my radiator and fans replaced. But still having issues with car over heating. And AC and heat not working when turned on. If close the door or go over a bump in road will work. Just like my radio. I only had this car since last feb and its becoming worrisome. Brake lights sometimes doesn't work has a shortness also. And low head beam on driver side keep going out... Have to drive on high beam all the time at night
Not sure if you can tell us what to do but we bout a 2005 suzuki forenza last april for our 18 year old for graduation and we only bout it for $1200 and was never told about a recall at all. Long story short my son was about to leave one night and within a matter of minutes of him leaving he runs in the house yelling his car is on fire so we ran out put the fire out and then looked it up and found a recall on the part that caught fire. Headlamp switch drl module. Thanks god he was not driving down the street or the other cars or house caught fire. So after I put in the ven number and find this info within a week we received a recall letter from suzuki. Now my question is will this get paid for like the wiring that got burnt up and who pays to get it to another town to get fixed? If someone could lead me in the right direction that would be great I just really think we got screwed and my son really wants his car fixed
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.
I filed a complaint last week number 10949103 but due to the federal safety agency recall website problems was not able to see that there is a recall on my problem. So I will be taking it in for the 3 recalls on this car.
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Questions about the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
Is the 2005 Suzuki Forenza reliable?
Owners have filed 156 complaints about the 2005 Suzuki Forenza, close to a typical Forenza model year.
What is the 2005 Suzuki Forenza year score?
The 2005 Suzuki Forenza scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Suzuki Forenza: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Suzuki Forenza?
Airbags, with 46 complaints, typically around 31,828 miles. Next is electrical (38).
How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Suzuki Forenza have bad airbags?
The Suzuki Forenza model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (56 complaints), 2005 (46 complaints) and 2007 (37 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza range from 21 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-20 city and 26-28 highway.
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