2007 SUZUKI FORENZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
389
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
The 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA has received a total of 389 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 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 (92 complaints), Electrical System (49 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (38 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA, potentially affecting up to 259,941 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 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
389 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Air Bag light came on in the Dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to Planet Automotive Group here in Charlotte, they ran a Diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [XXX] talked to a person named [XXX], I was told this is no longer under warranty and they could not help. I disagreed with her, told her this was a very serious safety issue and they should help with the cost of replaced/repair. Was told sorry. Need you help am 85 year old and don't have funds for new seat which cost $3750.00 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Air Bag light came on in the Dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to Planet Automotive Group here in Charlotte, they ran a Diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [XXX] talked to a person named [XXX], I was told this is no longer under warranty and they could not help. I disagreed with her, told her this was a very serious safety issue and they should help with the cost of replaced/repair. Was told sorry. Need you help am 85 year old and don't have funds for new seat which cost $3750.00 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO TURN ON WHEN PROMPTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT IS ON EVEN WITH PASSENGER IN SEAT. I AM SURPRISE THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN FATALITIES. SUZUKI ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE GRAND VITARAS. THIS IS DOWN RIGHT PATHETIC AND IS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. I WILL DEFINITELY BE FILING A LAWSUIT ABOUT THIS MATTER IF NOTHING DONE ABOUT THIS MATTER.
CAR WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 40-45MPH, ON A MAJOR TWO LANE ROAD. PAVEMENT WAS WET. CAR IN FRONT STOPPED FAST, SUZUKI REAR ENDED THAT VEHICLE. DRIVER ONLY OCCUPANT IN CAR SUZUKI-AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. FRONT OF CAR CRUSHED BACK TO ENGINE, ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN.
Safety Rating for the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 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
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
03232007 — TIRES
TIRES WERE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE TIRE AND RIM ASSOCIATION. THE SIDEWALL WAS MOLDED INCORRECTLY AND PLACED UNDER THE STANDARD LOAD 84H WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED UNDER THE EXTRA LOAD 87H. KUMHO TIRES. *KB
1605227 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE, DTC P2106 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL (TAC) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THROTTLE LIMITATION
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI FORENZA
- 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA — 86 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA — 223 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA — 426 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA (current)
- 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