2006 Suzuki Forenza: headlights failing or too dim

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 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 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 May 12, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 100 miles · AZ

Suzuki has never sent me a recall notice: 2016 explanation- they are only going by each state's vehicle owner recorded address. I/ my car have had the same listed address since purchase. Suzuki on nihtsa shows 4 recalls; forenza engine wiring harness is not there. What else is missing? Original forenza owner, under 47,000 miles. Repeatedly, warning lites came on with overheat. Oct.2006 engine stalled at 35mph in intersection; with multiple complaints suzuki, aware of ewh failure, fails to do a foenza engine wiring harness recall. I see the same symptom complaints by other forenza owners. Took 3 car stallings before diagnosis made & engine wiring harness replaced. From oct.2006 complained of "old car creaking/ruff suspension" noises/bouncing going over any speed bumps or rolling streets. Suzuki replaced some damaged bushings but noises/bad suspension returned; I continued complaints to the dealer and suzuki, & paid for several wheel allignments. Without informing me, suzuki the dealer mechanic, again checking on my complaint, notes "cracked struts" about 1 month after my 3yr full waranty expired. 2012, I learned of the "old car symptom" suspension damage from a non-suzuki mechanic reviewing the car repair history. There is now a suspension system corrosion faiure recall for 2006 vitaras but not forenzas; same year vitara and forenza problems seem associated issues. 2006, suzuki recalls for overheat/fire ignition from headlights/electrical swtichs are 2 of 4 recalls listed with nihtsa. 2007-2015, I complained to suzuki of the same symptoms (multiple failed batteries, electrical burning odors, light shorts...) suzuki describes as high priority for repair of headlight/electrical switch. Me, unaware of recalls, suzuki denied any responsibility!! My A/C air system, radio, and rarely used driver window shorted after episodes of battery failures in 45mph city traffic.

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 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.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Lights · CO

2006 suzuki forenza. Consumer request reimbursement for headlights recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the headlights failed, while driving. According to the repair invoice, the mechanic found the high beams inoperable and found the high and low beams inoperable through a switch, the day time running lights were keeping the low beams on, and the high beams worked through a flash to pass. When the mechanic removed the instrument cluster, there was exposed burnt wiring at the splice.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Lights · 50,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) however, the daytime running lights were no longer operable. The failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall and that any further repairs would be at her expense. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer but to no avail. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · WV

Driving down interstate had smell coming from the dash like melting wires. Dash high/low beams stopped working, luckily daytime running worked but not good enough to see well at night periodically they will come back on for a few then cut back off. Most often they do not come back on at all and doesn't stay on long..afraid of fire or if working going out while driving and wrecking with my kids in the car. We purchased this car last year from a used car dealership and it was fixed under the recall or 07 in jan 2008, called dealerships and suzuki and they are telling me even though there is a new recall out for the same thing.. For 2004-2006 forenzas manufactured between the dates of sept 2003 and march 2006 that my car that was manufactured 11/2005 doesn't fall under the recall? Just need to know what to do since its obviously a manufacturer defect. Or if maybe some information was crossed and hopefully ours can be fixed under the recall .

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Lights · 70,000 miles · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving, both of the head lights failed to function. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated the wires were burned and he needed to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the VIN was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v452000, exterior lighting. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Airbags, Lights · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the low beam head lights malfunctioned. As a result, he was unable to switch off the high beams. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 77,000. Updated 8/6/12 *cn the consumer stated the low beam lights did not work. Only, the high beams worked. Updated 08/14/12