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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
3225–50K
3350–75K
2975–100K
19100–150K
1150K+
129 reports with mileage · 23 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 79 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports10 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
152 reports
3,000 miles · Aug 28, 2008
Air BagsCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS MODERATELY INJURED DUE TO IMPACTING THE STEERING COLUMN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE IN…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS MODERATELY INJURED DUE TO IMPACTING THE STEERING COLUMN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 3,000.
NHTSA ODI #10240102
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2008
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER RECEIVED INJURIES TO HER CHEST, HEAD, KNEE, AND NECK. THE FRONT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER CHEST, NECK, HEAD, AND BACK. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER RECEIVED INJURIES TO HER CHEST, HEAD, KNEE, AND NECK. THE FRONT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER CHEST, NECK, HEAD, AND BACK. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
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 & remedy
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. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
2008 Suzuki Forenza Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
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