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US recalls (4)
Exterior lighting: headlights
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Exterior lighting: headlights
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
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.
Seat belts: front, buckle assembly
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Owner complaints (280)
Owners filed 280 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza (19 crashes, 8 fires, 30 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 156).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 116 | |
| Electrical system | 57 | |
| Air bags | 56 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 29 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | |
| Exterior lighting | 21 | |
| Engine | 15 | |
| Suspension | 14 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Suzuki Forenza 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Suzuki Forenza version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Forenza 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Forenza 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Forenza Wagon 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Forenza Wagon 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
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