Car was traveling between 40-45mph, on a major two lane road. Pavement was wet. Car in front stopped fast, suzuki rear ended that vehicle. Driver only occupant in car suzuki-air bag did not deploy. Front of car crushed back to engine, engine mount broken.
Suzuki Forenza no deployment problems
29 of the 907 owner complaints about the Suzuki Forenza describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 29
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 74,501
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 suzuki forenza. While driving 50 MPH, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the throat, left wrist, and knee. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. While stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg, back, and waist.the contact did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. While driving at approximately 40 MPH and attempting to avoid crashing into a deer, the contact crashed into a tree. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,981.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle ran the contact's vehicle off the road causing it to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained lacerations to the face, a bruised rib, and a fractured cervical vertebrae which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 9/18/2017
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 suzuki forenza. While driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a neck and a back injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. ......updated 01/12/15*bf updated 01/15/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, another vehicle crashed into the side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Pam
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact drove through a red light at 40 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained head and back contusions and two other occupants were also injured. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. ...updated 09-15-14
On january 15, 2013, I was driving on the expressway. The vehicle in front of me slammed on their brakes unexpectedly to prevent hitting the vehicle in front of her, who had also slammed on their brakes. We were going approximately 55 MPH. I was unable to brake in time to prevent hitting the car in front of me. My vehicle was totaled as a result. My airbag did not deploy during this crash. I feel that an impact at that speed should have triggered the airbag. I was diagnosed with whiplash afterwards. I have pictures of the vehicle after the crash and the airbag intact.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and skid into a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries to the back and cuts to the face and arms. A police report was filed but the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.
- Risk
- If the driver's air bag deploys improperly during a frontal vehicle crash, the driver could be severely injured or killed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an adapting wiring harness. Owner notification began on october 30, 2003, to verona vehicle owners. All forenza vehicles were repaired at the port of entry. There are no owner notifications necessary for the forenza model vehicles. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 03V426000 · Recall details
Questions about the Suzuki Forenza no deployment
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The model years with the most reports are 2006 (11 complaints), 2007 (7 complaints) and 2004 (4 complaints).
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