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2007 Suzuki Forenza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 256 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki Forenza, most often about the transmission (50% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Forenza model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems
Transmission
129 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that when placing the vehicle in park, it would exhibit an abnormally loud slamming sound. The dealer was contacted and from the description given by the contact, the dealer diagnosed that there could have been a transmission sensor failure. The manufacturer…
August the 7th the park and drive sign keep getting mixed up on the odometer board....this is on my 2007 Suzuki Forenza ....I been told its a transmission sensor.
Electrical
51 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while powering off the vehicle, smoke emitted from the instrument panel and caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire spread to the interior of the vehicle. The fire department was not called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
I recently lost my car which was a '07 Suzuki Forenza to what has been described as a mechanical car fire brought on by some sort of mechanical failure. I believe this was a culmination of a series of failures over time despite whatever action I took to avoid it. Initially I encountered intense flickering with my…
Engine
44 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
I recently lost my car which was a '07 Suzuki Forenza to what has been described as a mechanical car fire brought on by some sort of mechanical failure. I believe this was a culmination of a series of failures over time despite whatever action I took to avoid it. Initially I encountered intense flickering with my…
Was driving and transmission range sensor went bad and car jumped out of gear no warning. Traffic behind almost collided. My 4 year old was in back seat. Very scary. Called Suzuki and they said this is an extremely common problem considering my make, model, mileage. So why am I, a single disabled mother, responsible…
Air bags
37 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Transmission range sensor, is going out my car will not stay in gear anymore very dangerous to drive and is not covered under warranty and cost 300 dollars also my air bad sensor on the driver side does not go off anymore and have already broke a door handle Suzuki is horrible which haven't checked the price on those…
Suzuki Forenza 2007, 42,000 miles. 1) transmission range sensor: transmission slips when in drive -- panel shows a "d" with a slash through it. After researching, have found this to be extremely common among the most well-maintained forenzas. Unacceptable. Engine light came on and as soon as I tried to go forward ,the…
Lights
18 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The head lights on my daughters 2007 Suzuki Forenza stop working then at one point work again then one side turn off then the other then turn signals will stop working on one side then the other then they are fine then the day time running lights stop and start working as described above this is something that has…
I have had to repair so much on this car in such a short amount of time, I am going nuts...almost every month its something else! I have had blown head gaskets, replaced broken door handles (they broke again), chipping paint (for no reason), brake light switch system, now the transmission range sensor is bad. To…
Doors and locks
17 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger side front door handles were fractured, which reduced his ability to open the doors. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 42,145.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the door locks made a clicking noise while driving as if the locks were going up and down. The contact stated that when the locks were in the down position, they would independently pop back up before the contact could open the door with the key. The…
Speed control
16 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Car feels like it slips out of gear , sometimes on freeway feels almost like transmission. It is the transmission range sensor and I have almost been rear-ended several times. As you have to pull over and wait a while before starting the car back up this is always in motion north charleston sc , greenville sc and…
Trying to shift into gear the car jerks and the display blinks, not indicating what gear the car is in. The only gears that show are d and p. When trying to accelerate the car moves very slowly and doesn't go any faster than 35-40 MPH. Diagnostic test show it is the transmission range sensor. I see that this is a…
Seat belts
14 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Headlamp just stopped working . I changed the relay then the fuse and also the light itself still not working I know there was a eall on the model of the year before, I can only assume that they used those parts for my car..
The contact owns 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the driver and passenger's side seat belts malfunctioned on separate occasions due to a faulty buckle assembly. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where it was advised that the buckle assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Suzuki Forenza recalls
Lights: headlights
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: These buckle malfunctions, which could prevent a person from using the seat belt or could cause the seat belt to fail to function as designed, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Suzuki Forenza
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (129 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); electrical (51 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); engine (44 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Forenza have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 19, 2014 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Suzuki Forenza?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Forenza model year since 2000, with 256 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.