Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 19, 201414V262000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsIf 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V262000
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Owner complaints by component152
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 79 | 52 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 21 |
| Air bags | 32 | 21 |
| Engine | 22 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Every neutral safety switch made for this vehicle is faulty be driving down the road it'll switch from drive to neutral or any other gear I've had it go into reverse while going 50 mph down the road I've replaced this…”
- Power train
“I bought the car from a dealership mccann car lot in sparta nc mccann told me it was the best car on the lot he drove me through town telling me there was no problem with the car then let me drive it a short distance…”
- Exterior lighting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. While driving 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming out the dashboard on the driver's side of the vehicle while the daytime running lights were illuminated.”
Other Suzuki Forenza model years
Other Suzuki models
- 2008 Grand Vitara2 recalls42 complaints
- 2008 SX43 recalls101 complaints
- 2008 XL70 recalls74 complaints
- 2008 Reno1 recall23 complaints
- 2010 Kizashi6 recalls23 complaints
- 2006 Verona2 recalls8 complaints
- 2006 Aerio1 recall27 complaints
- 2009 Equator1 recall5 complaints
- 2002 Esteem1 recall5 complaints
- 2001 Vitara0 recalls27 complaints
2008 Suzuki Forenza recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The most recent, 14V262000 (reported May 19, 2014), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Suzuki Forenza?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 79 complaints out of 152 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Suzuki Forenza?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.