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
2005 Suzuki Forenza: headlights failing or too dim
33 of the 156 complaints about the 2005 Suzuki Forenza describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,000
- typical mileage
- 53,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
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.
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
I have 2 suzuki forenzas of this model year. One had a recall on the daytime running lights (xa recall). One of the symptoms was the headlights going out while driving at night. Finally had it done (had to drive 2 plus hours to find a dealer who could do this because of it's orphan status). Now the second forenza has the same thing happening yet somehow it's not a part of this recall......this seems to be a mistake and I am stating that other vehicles than the original group are affected by this problem. Problem happens while driving with the regular headlights on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the headlights, turn signals, and high beams did not work. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 112,000......updated 02/11/16 *bf the consumer stated the hazard lights, dash panel lights, and the daytime running lights were also inoperable.
2005 suzuki forenza. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlights repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the headlights pointed toward the ground and did not project enough light.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was burning odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke under the hood, the headlights, and the floorboard without warning. The contact pulled over and discovered that the vehicle caught fire. The contact sustained a burn on the right leg that required medical attention. There was no incident report filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 119,115.
- I really appreciate your agency in the us and world. You do great work for the value of safety! So, I received safety recall notice in the mail from suzuki and I called the suzuki headquarters to find out where/how to get it fixed. They told me to call this 1 dealer in oahu since I am on oahu to get the recall repair done. When I called that specific dealer, the dealer refused to fix it stating that they didn't have all the equipment and tools or some other reason. All they could do was put my name on a list. Then, when I called suzuki headquarters to confirm this inability to fix my recall, suzuki repeated the dealer info and phone number and told me that my problem was something else. They didn't believe me when I told them the dealer wasn't fixing it! I told them that their process was not accurate and suzuki headquarters stated that there was nothing they could do. The customer service agent at headquarters did not allow me to be transferred to higher management. The agent misheard me and put down wrong information in her notes. She ended by saying that they only fix headlamps. The recall notice said they are supposed to fix: headlamp switch, drl module, subharness, and circuit control at no charge! That's all I want changed - nothing more! No one on oahu or at suzuki headquarters has given me any help fixing this recall. I don't wanna just junk the vehicle because this is a federal recall and it is federal mandate to fix the vehicle immediately (since this is my only vehicle). Help
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired however, the exterior lighting indicators on the instrument panel no longer worked. In addition, the contact stated that there was a delay when switching from high beam to low beam. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,400. Updated 3/24/15
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed during night, the headlamp switch became hot and overheated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Djr
The air bag sensor turned on and wouldn't turn off. There was no accident or reason for the sensor to turn on. Took it to the dealership and had to have the sensor system replaced. Contacted the suzuki customer service and was not given any information why the sensor would suddenly fail other than that it was no longer under warranty and so they were not responsible. The car was recalled in 2012 for electrical issues due to the headlights.
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 2005 Suzuki Forenza headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza?
33 of 156 owner complaints about the 2005 Suzuki Forenza (21%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
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