Is the Suzuki Forenza Reliable?

20042008 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

82/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

7
Total Recalls
650
Owner Complaints
39
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Suzuki Forenza Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
200801162
89
Excellent
200711916
82
Excellent
2006219024
69
Good
200511173
88
Excellent
20043364
81
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Forenza Compares to Similar Vehicles

Suzuki Forenza82/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Forenza scores 10 points above the average sedan — a strong result.

Known Suzuki Forenza Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN
117
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
82
AIR BAGS
65
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
57
ENGINE
37
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
33

Based on 650 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Forenza reliable?+

The Suzuki Forenza scores 82/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 7 recall campaigns and 650 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Forenza is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2008 Forenza achieved the highest reliability score of 89/100 with 0 recalls and 116 complaints.

How many miles does a Forenza last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Suzuki Forenza owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Forenza will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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