Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 SUZUKI Forenza

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 223 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V262000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
184,244
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-19
Owners notified
2014-10-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V397000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
101,688
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-14
Owners notified
2012-09-25

Defect description

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 between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.

Safety risk

If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 at 1-877-697-8985.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V452000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
93,963
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-25
Owners notified
2007-10-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 OF JANUARY 2008;. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting3290,000 mi
Electrical system2866,021 mi
Air bags2655,000 mi
Power train1678,000 mi
Engine1251,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1220,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1010,000 mi
Air bags: frontal845,035 mi
Engine and engine cooling653,000 mi
Vehicle speed control655,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine515,000 mi
Steering555,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights437,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring346,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)361,500 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly2106 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Seats245,000 mi
Structure2111,125 mi
Suspension244,706 mi
Unknown or other217,437 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel117,437 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator18,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: module115,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch113,041 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys19,770 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control11 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights115,700 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch153,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system174,723 mi
Interior lighting1112,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch117,437 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)112,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift113,041 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Steering: column120,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system125,617 mi
Steering: rack and pinion153,000 mi
Suspension: front150,000 mi
Tires1149,300 mi
Tires: sidewall12,650 mi
Visibility135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield152,220 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1320 mi
Wheels116,755 mi

The 2004 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.