MYRModel Year Report

2006 Suzuki Forenza

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2006 Suzuki Forenza
BUILT 2026-09-02

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, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 63 complaints 2004 2005: 156 complaints 2005 2006: 280 complaints 2006 2007: 256 complaints 2007 2008: 152 complaints 2008
2006: 280 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.

POWER TRAIN 42%

42% of complaints: power train — 118 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH INJURY
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MY TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN AS MANY YEARS. EACH TIME I HAVE IT REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130322

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA STATION WAGON, ON FEBRUARY 25, 2006 I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHICH SOMEONE RAN INTO MY CAR AND I CRASHED THE CAR/THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I THINK THERE IS A DEFECT IN MY BRAND NEW CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060321

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING THE CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL SHOW UP. I LOSE ALL CONTROL OF SPEED EVEN WHILE PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL IN. THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN CONTROL IS TO CYCLE THE KEY MULTIPLE TIMES AND LET IT IDLE IN NEUTRAL FOR FIVE MINUTES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180520

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

CRASH INJURY
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STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION - LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD MANUFACTURER AND CAR DEALERSHIP DID NOT HELP MULTIPLE OTHER DEFECTS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING/GEARS "STICKING" - PLEASE REFER DETAILS IN LETTER TO BE SENT TO YOUR...

NHTSA ODI report, 20070111

Also filed under STEERING

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070831 — seat belts

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

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.

Campaign 07V315000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2006 Suzuki Forenza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (118 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V315000 (seat belts) 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.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Suzuki Forenza?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.