2008 Suzuki Forenza recalls and problems

The 2008 Suzuki Forenza has 1 recall and 152 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2008 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 5 Forenza model years — 4th most.

1recalls

152complaints

14crashes

10fires

8injuries

60,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

May 19, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V262000 · 184,244 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train79

Air Bags32

Electrical System32

Engine29

Vehicle Speed Control18

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008 vs. other Suzuki Forenza years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Suzuki Forenza, the latest from May 19, 2014 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Forenza?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (79), air bags (32), electrical system (32). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.