2004 SUZUKI FORENZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

86

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 11 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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....

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 11 4 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9
Electrical System
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Wheels
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10954448 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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
#10954448 | STEERING | | N/A miles
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
#10927035 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 10,876 miles
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
#10927035 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 10,876 miles
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
#10927035 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 10,876 miles
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

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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

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA.

Investigation PE07039 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Closed

Opened:

HEADLIGHT / DRL MALFUNCTION

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