Suzuki

Forenza

Compact Cars · model years 2004 to 2008

Includes Forenza and Forenza Wagon as listed by the EPA.

See all 18 Forenza trims

The verdict

Worst year: 2006. complaints: 280, about 1.8x this model's typical 156; recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Suzuki Forenza
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2004	2Gas	22	$2,850	5	63	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%
complaints: 63, below this model's typical 78 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 49 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	4Gas	21.5	$2,900	3	156	AIR BAGS 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%
complaints: 156, in line with this model's typical 156 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	4Gas	22	$2,850	4	280	POWER TRAIN 28%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, AIR BAGS 13%
complaints: 280, about 1.8x this model's typical 156 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 30 complaints reporting a fire: 8 Score: 24 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	4Gas	22	$2,850	2	256	POWER TRAIN 33%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 256, about 1.6x this model's typical 156 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 complaints reporting a fire: 25 Score: 37 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	4Gas	22	$2,850	1	152	POWER TRAIN 34%, AIR BAGS 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 152, below this model's typical 156 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 10 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2004: 22 to 2008: 22

Owner complaints2004: 63 to 2008: 152

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Suzuki Forenza to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.