repaired · 2016 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
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…
2007 Suzuki ForenzaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 256 owner complaints about the 2007 Suzuki Forenza, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-262 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Suzuki Forenza has problems
256 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
129Power train4 crash/fire/injury
51Electrical system17 crash/fire/injury
37Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
24Engine6 crash/fire/injury
20Engine and engine cooling
17Latches/locks/linkages
17Exterior lighting
16Vehicle speed control
14Seat belts
5314 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 129 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 51 | 17 |
| Air bags | 37 | 9 |
| Engine | 24 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 17 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 14 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 53 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Suzuki Forenza recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
58kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 111 power train complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles94under 100k miles17100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Forenza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Forenza median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Suzuki Forenza safety ratings
2007 Suzuki Forenza 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Forenza owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY THE LIGHT FOR THE ENGINE CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED. AFTER BEING TOWED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD WAS BLOWN. AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE THE LIGHT REMAINS ON AND NOW THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A DEFECT IN A SENSOR FOR THE…
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…
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. *TR
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