2006 SUZUKI FORENZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

426

Owner Complaints

27 Crashes 10 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA

The 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA has received a total of 426 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (69 complaints), Electrical System (48 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (48 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA, potentially affecting up to 557,280 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 07V315000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

| 75,697 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.

Consequence: 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 RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA

426 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 69 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 48 1 Crash 4 Fires 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 48 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 37 7 Crashes 1 Fire 13 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 28 1 Crash
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 21 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 16
Engine
Complaints: 15
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 11 5 Crashes 1 Fire 7 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 11
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 8 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 2
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11186946 | SEAT BELTS | | 82,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
ON MARCH 6TH 2018 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A VOLKSWAGEN GTI I WAS SITTING IN THE LEFT TURN LANE IN THE INTERSECTION WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR SO I COULD PROCEED WHEN I DID I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET WHEN A RED LIGHT RUNNER OF COURSE RAN THE RED LIGHT AND PLOWED INTO ME GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR . ON IMPACT THE SEATBELT FAILED TO DO WHAT IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO. INSTEAD IT IMMEDIATELY UNLATCHED WHICH IN TURN CAUSED ME TO BE THROWN INTO THE PASSENGER DOOR, THE DASH AND THE BACK SEAT.
#11176099 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
IBA EN MI VEHICULO ANDANDO DE NOCHE CON LAS LUCES PRENDIDAS Y DERREPENTE SE PRENDIERON LAS LUCES ALTAS SIN QUE YO HCIERA NADA DESDE ESE MOMENTO PARECIERA QUE HICIERA UN CORTO LA LUZ Y SE PONEN ALTAS Y VUELVEN NORMAL MIENTRAS VOY CONDUCIENDO ADICIONAL LA PARTE DEL TABLERO SE ESTA RECALENTANDO MUCHO NO SE SI ES POR LA MISMA RAZON
#11176099 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
IBA EN MI VEHICULO ANDANDO DE NOCHE CON LAS LUCES PRENDIDAS Y DERREPENTE SE PRENDIERON LAS LUCES ALTAS SIN QUE YO HCIERA NADA DESDE ESE MOMENTO PARECIERA QUE HICIERA UN CORTO LA LUZ Y SE PONEN ALTAS Y VUELVEN NORMAL MIENTRAS VOY CONDUCIENDO ADICIONAL LA PARTE DEL TABLERO SE ESTA RECALENTANDO MUCHO NO SE SI ES POR LA MISMA RAZON
#11151485 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | | 120,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
#11151485 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 120,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TS-09-03129R — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

SUZUKI VEHICLES: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS LOOSE IN THE SHIFT GATE AND/OR IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT HOLD FIRMLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SHIFT GAGE AS EXPECTED. *PE

TS 19 05028 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

HARD TO FIND FUEL ODOR; DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. *NJ

0910056 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HARD START WITH EXTENDED CRANKING TIME. ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC. *KB

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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