2004 Suzuki Forenza problems
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Common 2004 Suzuki Forenza problems
The 2004 Suzuki Forenza has been reported to have several common problems by its owners. These issues span across various components of the car, including the engine, transmission, interior, fuel system, and airbags & seat belts.
- Transmission Problems: The transmission of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza has also been a source of concern for many owners. The most common transmission issue is the transmission jumping out of gear, which has been reported in 81% of the cases.
- Interior Issues: Some owners have reported issues with the interior of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza. These problems include the Check Engine light coming on randomly, making it impossible to pass smog checks without costly repairs.
- Fuel System Problems: A small percentage of owners have reported issues with the fuel system of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza. These problems include the Check Engine light coming on, which can be caused by various issues within the fuel system.
- Airbags & Seat Belts: Some owners have reported issues with the airbags and seat belts of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza. These problems can be serious and can affect the safety of the vehicle.
It is important to note that these issues are based on complaints from owners of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza and may not reflect the overall reliability of the vehicle. Potential buyers should conduct thorough research and consider all available information before making a purchase decision.
Is Suzuki Forenza a good car?
The Forenza's many features might appear tempting, but its performance does not compete well with the class leaders. The 126-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers fairly slow acceleration and only so-so fuel economy. The Forenza corners reluctantly and does not inspire confidence when pushed to its limits.
How long do Suzuki Forenza last?
A Suzuki Forenza with 116,000 miles should go another 100,000 miles plus if the maintenance schedule is followed in the owners manual.
How many miles can a Suzuki last?
From my experience either of these should easily be able to reach 200k miles with little maintenance beyond normal maintenance. There is only one number to consider. Cost per mile. The Suzuki will probably provide the lowest cost all things considered.
What is the gas mileage on a 2004 Suzuki Forenza?
Averaged 32 miles per gallon. It's comfortable, practical, and reliable.
2004 Suzuki Forenza car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Suzuki Forenza problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Suzuki Forenza vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2004 Suzuki Forenza
The NHTSA has received 63 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Suzuki Forenza. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2004 Suzuki Forenza vehicles.
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-14
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: I OWN A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA AND THIS CAR IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. IT OVER HEATS EVERYONE I DRIVE IT WHICH IS DAILY. IT STARTS ONLY WHEN THE MOTOR IS SOMEWHAT COOL. THIS CAT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED MANY TIMES. LIKE AT THE MOMENT THE CAR HAS OVER HEATED AND I'M PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF HWY 26 HEADING TO PORTLAND. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAT TO MY MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES AND UPON ITS RETURN WITHIN DAYS THE CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING. THE STEERING IS A MESS. THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD I'VE TAKEN IT TO LESSCHWAB 4 TIMES GOTTEN TWO ALIGNMENTS WITHIN A 2 MONTH PERIOD AND STILL CAR DOESN'T DRIVE RIGHT. I'VE REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET,,STARTER,BATTERY,TIRES, THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. THIS IS NOT AD DEPENDABLE CAR. I'M 60 MILES FROM HOME AND WONDERING HOW I'M GONNA GET BACK HOME. THANK YOU SUZUKI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-18
- VIN: KL5JD52Z94K
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY SUZUKI FORENZA 2004 IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE AND ALL IN A QUICK SUDDEN COMES TO A QUICK STOP AS THOUGH SOMEONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES,WHILE ON A MAJOR ROAD WAY. DANGEROUS IM SCARED TO DRIVE THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION I HAVE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-01
- VIN: KL5JJ52Z94K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE STARTER, BATTERY, AND INSPECTED THE ALTERNATOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. ....UPDATED 09/19/16 *BF UPDATED 04/12/17 LJ THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN UPDATE.*JS *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-23
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,520. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-01
- VIN: KL5JD52Z14K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHEN INSERTING KEY THE LOOK FELL INSIDE THE DOOR (NOTE: THIS PROBLEM WAS SUBJECT TO AN NHTSA RECALL, BUT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED)
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-30
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY CAR USED AND IT HAS A NEW TRANNY, CV AXLES AND EVERYTHING THE ONLY THING ORIGINAL IS THE ENGINE. SO I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE O2 SENSORS TWICE AT $60 EACH. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TPS SENSOR, THERMOSTAT AND HOUSING, IGNITION COIL, BATTERY, STARTER, FUEL PUMP AND ALTERNATOR. ALL BECAUSE I KEPT GETTING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON AND THROWING CODING ALL OVER THE PLACE. AND THE CAR STILL STALLS WHEN I STOP AT A STOP LIGHT AND RUNS AND IDLES ROUGH. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1500 FIX THIS PROBLEM AND IT STILL EXISTS I DID ALL THE WORK MYSELF I HAVE WORKED ON CARS MY WHOLE LIFE AND AM A MECHANIC. EVERY MECHANIC I TAKE IT TO CAN BOTH FIND THE PROBLEM AND SUZUKI CAN'T GIVE AN ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL5JD52ZX4K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. CHECKED CALLED MECHANIC. DROVE INTO HIS GARAGE. CALLED AROUND FOR PARTS. COULDN'T FIND ANY FOUND SWITCH IN CA. TOOK TIME. NO CAR. REPLACED COMBINATION SWITCH, HEAD LIGHT MODULE. LABOR AND INSTALLED HEAD LIGHT MODULE, COMBINATION SWITCH AND REPAIRED MELTED WIRES. 6 HRS. FOR LABOR $70. HR. TOTAL AMOUNT W/ TAXES $452.03 THIS WAS BEFORE RECALL NOTICE. AND KNOW PARTS TO BE FOUND. MOTHER-IN-LAW SENDING OUT THE INFO. RECEIVED FROM SUZUKI $89.26. NOT WHAT WE WERE HOPING FOR.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-15
- VIN: KL5JD52Z74K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE AND DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO VIEW THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V262000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-13
- VIN: KL5JD52Z24K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V262000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 4/6/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON MARCH 27, 2015. UPDATED 6/25/2015 *JS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-19
- VIN: KL5JD52Z84K
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT REACHED FOR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE AND IT DETACHED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL5JD52Z44K
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED FIRE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FIRE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-07
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V3700000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
- VIN: KL5JD52ZX4K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE DASHBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KL5JD52ZX4K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-12
- VIN: KL5JD52Z94K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V452000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-11
- VIN: KL5JD52Z14K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER PROVIDED AN INACCURATE READING OF ZERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER RESET INDEPENDENTLY BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEEDS OF OVER 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-13
- VIN: KL5JD52Z64K
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES DEFLATED FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-03
- VIN: KL5JJ52Z34K
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE APPROACHED AN INCLINE, SHE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A RUBBER PART OF THE GASKET HAD BECOME CORRODED AND FRACTURED INTO THE THROTTLE, CAUSING THE ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 95,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-22
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: EXTERIOR LIGHTING IN AUGUST 2011 WENT TO DEALER SHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL DONE FOR THE HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL). SO NOW IT?S JUNE 2012 MY HEADLAMPS AND DRL LIGHTS NOT WORKING. VERY THANKFUL IT DIDN?T GO OUT ON MY WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT I SEEN ME LIGHT LOOK DIFFERENT. WENT TO HAVE BULBS REPLACE LIGHTS STILL NOT WORKING. SO THE PLACE I WAS AT RAN A TEST AND FOUND OUT THAT THE WIRING IS MELTED SO, THEY SIDE THEY DID HAVE A RECALL ON THIS. SO WENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS AND THEY TELL ME THAT THE WIRING THAT IS MELTED IS NOT THE SAME WIRING THAT WAS IN THE RECALL FOR MY CAR. WOW REALLY SO NOW I CAN?T DRIVE MY CAR AT NIGHT. BUT MY HIGH BEAMS WORKS. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-05
- VIN: KL5JD52Z94K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: AS PER THE RECALL ISSUED IN 2007 FOR THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS OF THIS CAR, I WAS TOLD BY THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP IN ASHEVILLE, NC THAT MY SPECIFIC CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STILL DO NOT FUNCTION! *TR
SUSPENSION,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-21
- Components: SUSPENSION,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Summary: FRONT STRUT MOUNTS & BRAKING SYSTEM ARE BAD ON 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. WENT TO SEVERAL SHOPS TO GET THEM INSPECTED AND EVERY SHOP FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM WAS EVEN TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND A HAZARD TO DRIVE. RESEARCHED AND MANY CONSUMERS ONLINE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS. THE CAR SHAKES AND THE STRUTS WIGGLE AND HARD TIME BREAKING. *TR
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-21
- VIN: KL5JJ52Z34K
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: STRUT ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE HAS AN INCH OF VERTICAL PLAY, HENCE VEHICLE NOT ABLE TO BE ALIGNED. VEHICLE IS 2004 SUZUKI FIRENZA. HAVE ADDRESSED ISSUE WITH 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND NONE CAN AGREE ON WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. ONE EVEN STATED THAT WAS NORMAL FOR VEHICLE. CALLED MANUFACTURER IN BREA CA, AND THEY REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. FURTHERMORE I WAS REFUSED THE RIGHT BVTO SPEAK TO MANAGEMENT PERSON. SINCE MY VEHICLE CAN'T BE ALIGN, I HAVE A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-01
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I OWN A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ISSUES WITH THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS STAYING ON AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. I HAVE NOTICED A RECALL LISTED ON THE MODEL I OWN FOR THE PART. I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY SWITCH. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-03
- VIN: KL5JD52Z54K
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHEN IT DOES BRAKES DON,T WORK ACTS LIKE ANTI LOCK BAD HAS JUST HARD PEDAL CAR WILL ACCELERATE UNTIL IT DECIDES TO STOP LAST TIME UP TO 105 MPH FOR ABOUT 20 MILES IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON HIGH WAY 3-4 TIMES IN CITY TOOK CAR TO DEALER THEY SAID IT COULD BE TRANS CONTROL MODULE OR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE THEY REPLACED TRANS CONTROL MODULE TOLD ME CAR WAS FIXED . I ASKED THEM HOW DO THEY KNOW ITS REALLY FIXED BECAUSE ITS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM . THEY ASSURED ME ITS FIXED I CALLED SUZUKI TO SEE HOW TO BE ASSURED ITS FIXED BECAUSE MY 17 YR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVES THE CAR THEY TOLD ME TO DRIVE IT AND LET THEM KNOW IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, SO I THOUGHT WELL LETS SEE IF SOMEONE CAN GET KILLED AND DROVE CAR AS THEY SAID CAR WAS OK FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS WELL MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING CAR AGAIN AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS TIME IN CITY SHE HAD TO RUN 3 RED LIGHTS AND FINALLY GOT CAR TO STOP THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT PERSON AT SUZUKI TOLD ME THAT IF A SERIOUS INJURY ACCRUED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM THAT THEY WOULD LET THE INSURANCE COMPANY WORK IT OUT, I ASKED SO WHAT DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE YOU WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE ( THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE ). *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-17
- VIN: KL5JD52Z64K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I HAVE A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA AND TOOK IT IN FOR A SAFETY RECALL ON THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP DID THE RECALL BUT SAID THE WIRES WERE BURNT SO BAD THAT IT AFFECTED THE HIGH BEAM SIDE. NOW THAT THE RECALL HAS BEEN PERFORMED, NONE OF THE LIGHTS WORK CREATING A BIGGER SAFETY HAZARD THAN BEFORE. THE CAR CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT AT ALL . *TR
2004 Suzuki Forenza recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2004 Suzuki Forenza car reviews
Positive 2004 Suzuki Forenza car reviews
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I bought my Forenza new and have had little problems with it. I replaced the headlights within two years and just recently one taillight. Although I loved my car, I unfortunately totalled it this past weekend in an accident that demolished the whole front end of the car. However, the good news is that the whole passenger compartment was fine. The officer was amazed that the four of us walked away. I've always heard good things about Suzuki's safety and now I can confidently say that they are true.
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Hi there! When I was looking for a car, I decided to give the Forenza a try. I found that it had a great stereo and was the most comfortable out of all the cars I test drove. Since this is my work vehicle, comfort is really important to me. I've put over 106K miles on it and the only thing I've had to replace is the brake switch. It only cost me $15.00 and I was able to replace it myself in the dealership's parking lot. While it may not be a luxury car, it has definitely met my needs and I'm confident it will run for another 100K miles!
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You're getting a lot of car for a very reasonable price! Plus, it's packed with features that are optional on other cars. The ride and handling are great, and there's plenty of power for you.
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I've been searching for a new vehicle for a while now and I must say, this one is an excellent choice! It's fantastic on fuel mileage, super comfortable to ride in, and has a really classy look to it.
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From the styling to interior comfort, it's been a real joy to own. It's hard to find more for the price paid, and I'm very happy driving it!
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2004 Suzuki Forenza Problems and Complaints - 4 Issues
Problem with your 2004 Suzuki Forenza? Our list of 4 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2004 Suzuki Forenza.
2004 Suzuki Forenza Reliability - Consumer Reports
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Suzuki Forenza Reviews and Owner Comments
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Moises Funk 2024-06-29
I purchased the car for its price and gas mileage. At 12K, including tax, title, and interest on the loan, it was a great value for the money. Although the gas pedal is a little sticky, it's not too bad. Unfortunately, I did get hit by someone going about 10 mph, which ripped the bumper off, but overall I'm still happy with my purchase. The gas mileage could be better with the rubber band they put in for an engine, as I only get 25 around town and 30.5 on the open road, which is not good enough for me.