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
Suzuki Forenza headlights problems
88 of the 907 owner complaints about the Suzuki Forenza describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 88
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,570
- typical mileage
- 70,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fire or smoke 13Airbag light 4Won't start 3Overheating 3Stalling 2Door locks 2Check engine light 2Warning lights 1
What owners say
I bought the car from a dealership mccann car lot in sparta nc mccann told me it was the best car on the lot he drove me through town telling me there was no problem with the car then let me drive it a short distance insured me the car was in perfect condition when I drove the car home after we went to get inspected which nothing was checked junior mccann told them nothing was wrong the driver side headlight melted the cover now can't drive the car because the heater smells so bad I got sick from inhaled the odor I reported this to junior mccann his reply was I was smelling something he didn't smell my husband also smelled the odor and got bad headache he never once said there was a recall on this car
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While the vehicle was stationary, the high beam headlights failed to turn on when prompted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was not available.
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.
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
Power steering replaced, many tires replaced constantly, transmission replaced, timing belt replaced, seat belts replaced, air bags are in recall and need to be replaced, handles replaced, bad paint clippings on outer handles, co2 sensor replaced, headlight switch recalled and replaced, range mod sensor replaced twice, head gasket broken.
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.
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.
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
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. If this should occur, the brake light switch will not function properly, causing the brake lights, including the high mounted stop lamp, to remain illuminated continuously without brake pedal application, with the ignition switch in the on or off position.
- Risk
- If the brake lights remain on continuously while driving,a following driver may not know when your brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. This condition may also discharge the vehicle's battery, and, the automatic transmission torque converter clutch, cruise control and traction control system, if equipped, will become disabled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 05V022000 · Recall details
Questions about the Suzuki Forenza headlights
Which Suzuki Forenza years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (33 complaints), 2006 (19 complaints) and 2007 (18 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the Suzuki Forenza?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,570 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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