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US recalls (1)
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.
Owner complaints (152)
Owners filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki Forenza (14 crashes, 10 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 156).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 79 | |
| Air bags | 32 | |
| Electrical system | 32 | |
| Engine | 22 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Suzuki Forenza 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Suzuki Forenza 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 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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