2004 SUZUKI FORENZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
86
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
The 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA has received a total of 86 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (11 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (9 complaints), and Electrical System (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA, potentially affecting up to 527,176 vehicles.
Recall 14V262000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 184,244 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
View full details →Recall 12V397000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 101,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 12V397000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
| 101,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 07V452000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 93,963 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 05V022000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 37,796 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 03V426000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 7,797 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
86 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TS0601238 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
REQUIRED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE. MY 2004-2008 FORENZ SEDAN/WAGON, RENO (RQ420). *NJ
0111263 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
PLASTIC WHEEL LUG NUT CAPS BREAKING DURING WHEEL COVER INSTALLATION. *TT
0102244 — AIR BAGS
REPLACING THE SIR CLOCK SPRING. *TT
0202274 — SEAT BELTS
SLOW AND/OR INCOMPLETE RETRACTION OF SEAT BELTS. *TT
0203044 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR PROGRAMMING KEYLESS TRANSMITTERS. *TT
0304054 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLOCK WILL NOT HOLD MEMORY WHEN IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF. *TT
0409024 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PAINT MAY PEEL ON THE INNER DOOR FRAMES AROUND THE WINDOW AREA ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE 15, 2004 TO JULY 9, 2004. *NM
0603215 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DRIVER DOOR LOCK TUMBLER FALLS INTO DOOR WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED. *EH
0104145 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH
0604145 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO STATIC OR NO RECEPTION ON AM BAND STATIONS. *EH
Showing 10 of 17 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI FORENZA
- 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA (current)
- 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA — 223 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA — 426 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA — 389 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA — 236 complaints
Other SUZUKI Models
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 878 total complaints
- SUZUKI SX4 — 427 total complaints
- SUZUKI VERONA — 339 total complaints
- SUZUKI XL7 — 332 total complaints
- SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 298 total complaints
- SUZUKI RENO — 261 total complaints
- SUZUKI XL-7 — 219 total complaints
- SUZUKI ESTEEM — 191 total complaints