MYRModel Year Report

2005 Suzuki Forenza

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2005 Suzuki Forenza
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:29:37.191Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS WHEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH, IT WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND DRY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060913

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 25%

25% of complaints: exterior lighting — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and high/low beam dimmer switch.

FIRE INJURY
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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

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

Also filed under STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIRE
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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

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2005 Suzuki Forenza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (38 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.