2005 Suzuki Forenza
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 156 |
| 2006 | 280 |
| 2007 | 256 |
| 2008 | 152 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
21% of complaints: exterior lighting — 32 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
NOT SURE IF YOU CAN TELL US WHAT TO DO BUT WE BOUT A 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA LAST APRIL FOR OUR 18 YEAR OLD FOR GRADUATION AND WE ONLY BOUT IT FOR $1200 AND WAS NEVER TOLD ABOUT A RECALL AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180221
BACK IN NOV 2012 I TOOK MY 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR AS SUGGESTED THE RECALL WAS ON THE WIRING HARNESS THAT PUT THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND OFF (I HAD BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY HEADLIGHTS POPPING ON AND OFF AT RANDOM TIMES) SO AFTER I...
NHTSA ODI report, 20130124
18% of complaints: electrical system — 28 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
NOT SURE IF YOU CAN TELL US WHAT TO DO BUT WE BOUT A 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA LAST APRIL FOR OUR 18 YEAR OLD FOR GRADUATION AND WE ONLY BOUT IT FOR $1200 AND WAS NEVER TOLD ABOUT A RECALL AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180221
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V452000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20121024
17% of complaints: air bags — 26 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY10% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
HEADLIGHT / DRL MALFUNCTION
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
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
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
2005 Suzuki Forenza — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (28 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- 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.
FAQ
Is the 2005 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 2005 Suzuki Forenza?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza have?
3 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.