MYRModel Year Report

2004 Suzuki Forenza

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2004 Suzuki Forenza
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:55:05.921Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Forenza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 63 complaints 2004 2005: 156 complaints 2005 2006: 280 complaints 2006 2007: 256 complaints 2007 2008: 152 complaints 2008
2004: 63 complaints
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YearComplaints
200463
2005156
2006280
2007256
2008152

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%

17% of complaints: exterior lighting — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141107

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141107

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031030 — air bags

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.

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

Campaign 03V426000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050316 — exterior lighting

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

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.

Campaign 05V022000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070724 — PE (closed 20071002)

HEADLIGHT / DRL MALFUNCTION

R 20071031 — exterior lighting

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.

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

Campaign 07V452000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120925 — electrical system, exterior lighting

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 b

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

Campaign 12V397000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141029 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 14V262000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Suzuki Forenza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V426000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V022000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V452000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V262000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Suzuki Forenza reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Forenza?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki Forenza have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.