Suzuki FORENZA steering problems
42 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
907 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
55,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 749 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
42 of 907 complaints match this topic (4.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10220694 · 2008-03-10 (March 10, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE LIGHT SWITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BEGAN SMOKING WHEN IT WAS TURNED ON. THE STEERING SUSTAINED BURNS. ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007, THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER FOR THREE WEEKS. SHE RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 15, 2007 AND RETURNED TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY. CURRENTLY, WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, IT WOULD COME BACK ON. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE UNTIL JANUARY 16, 2008. THE VEHICLE WENT BACK TO THE DEALER ON JANUARY 27, OR 28, 2007 BECAUSE THE SWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220694 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10954448 · 2017-02-14 (February 14, 2017)
I OWN A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA AND THIS CAR IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. IT OVER HEATS EVERYONE I DRIVE IT WHICH IS DAILY. IT STARTS ONLY WHEN THE MOTOR IS SOMEWHAT COOL. THIS CAT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED MANY TIMES. LIKE AT THE MOMENT THE CAR HAS OVER HEATED AND I'M PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF HWY 26 HEADING TO PORTLAND. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAT TO MY MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES AND UPON ITS RETURN WITHIN DAYS THE CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING. THE STEERING IS A MESS. THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD I'VE TAKEN IT TO LESSCHWAB 4 TIMES GOTTEN TWO ALIGNMENTS WITHIN A 2 MONTH …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10954448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150648 · 2006-02-20 (February 20, 2006)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA AUGUST 25, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS DECEPTIVELY PRESENTED AS HAVING A "MAINTENANCE-FREE TIMING CHAIN" PRIOR TO PURCHASE. ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED BY THE SELLING DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD 9759 MILES AT THE MOST RECENT MAINTENANCE INTERVAL. LESS THAN 20 MILES LATER, WHEN PROCEEDING FORWARD FROM A REDLIGHT, ASCENDING A BRIDGE, FOR NO APARENT REASON WHATSOEVER, THE ENGINE FAILED ALONG WITH ALL POWER ASSISTED ACCESSORIES INCLUDING STEERING AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO ONC…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,770 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150648 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163604 · 2006-07-27 (July 27, 2006)
THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF MY VEHICLE MAKES A TERRIBLE SOUND WHEN IT IS TURNED AT LOW SPEEDS. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIR UNDER THE WARRANTY AND SUZUKI REPLACED IT. THE REPLACED PART CONTINUED TO MAKE THE SAME SOUND SO I BROUGHT IT IN AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT SUZUKI WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE A NEW PART, ONLY THAT THEY NEEDED TO "LUBE THE HELL OUT OF IT." THE LUBING HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT SUZUKI WILL NOT, OR CANNOT FIX. IT IS A SUB-PAR PRODUCT THAT NEEDS A REPAIR, NOT A BAND-AIDE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167380 · 2006-09-05 (September 5, 2006)
SUZUKI AUTOMOTIVE OF CERRITOS AND SANTA ANA HAVE FAILED TO TIMELY REPAIR AND/OR INSTALL DAMAGED/DEFECTIVE PARTS ON MY 2005 FORENZA. DEFECTIVE/DAMAGED PARTS INCLUDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES, AIR BAG HARNESS/WIRING, AC KNOBS, STEREO BUTTONS ATTACHED TO STEERING WHEEL. FURTHER, SUZUKI HAS FAILED TO PROPERLY CORRESPOND WITH ME CONCERNING THESE ISSUES. MOST CONTACTS WERE INITIATED BY ME. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 17,437 miles reported. Look up ODI 10167380 at NHTSA ↗