2006 Suzuki Forenza lights problems

22 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000.

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 76,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Headlights
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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 2006 Suzuki Forenza lights

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

Headlights 19

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

What 2006 Suzuki Forenza owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 10, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · FL

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

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · FL

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 due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Lights · FL

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 the repairs. Suzuki offers no solution - like offering to tow the vehicle - aside from an offer to reimburse for fuel. I am a neighbor and can attest to the owner's physical limitations (he had a stroke). He is also elderly and from another country - so his comprehension of the issue is limited. He's worried the car isn't reliable enough for his daily trips to his doctor and voiced worry about his options to get it fixed. It is my hope the intervention of someone from the federal safety agency might sway suzuki to offer a variance from their policy - so they would offer to transport the vehicle to and from the nearest dealership for the repairs to be completed (since I was told a dealer must be the ones performing the repair).

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · FL

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · FL

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 automated message that says the system isn't working. I do realize that there are other issues with this product car, like the takata air bags.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the low beam, high beam, and day time running lights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the multi-function light switch needed to be replaced. The contact was not notified of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) and 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 96,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side headlights were not functioning properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · SC

Slips out of gear while driving, car stalls and cuts off during driving, only cranks up in neutral,air bag light stays on, check engine light go off after a repair then lights back up. Its frustrating to have to call road side assistance for a battery charge frequently when battery loses charge for no apparent reason.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Lights · 85,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the headlights and high beam headlights shorted intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · MD

I was driven when the right side headlight was stopped.

Questions about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza lights

Does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza have lights problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the lights of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Suzuki Forenza lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza lights?

Yes, 3 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).