2008 Suzuki Forenza Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Suzuki Forenza, and owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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…
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…
152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,131 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 33 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2022 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza (Forenza Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 27–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Forenza model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Forenza model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Suzuki Forenza | 5 | 63 |
| 2005 Suzuki Forenza | 3 | 156 |
| 2006 Suzuki Forenza | 4 | 280 |
| 2007 Suzuki Forenza | 2 | 256 |
| 2008 Suzuki Forenza | 1 | 152 |
Checking a specific 2008 Suzuki Forenza
How do I know if my 2008 Suzuki Forenza has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Suzuki Forenza; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V262000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Suzuki models
- Grand Vitara639 complaints
- SX4312 complaints
- Sidekick221 complaints
- XL7217 complaints
- Verona216 complaints
- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
- VZR1800146 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.