2005 Suzuki Forenza air bags problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.”
filed Feb 28, 2017
“I bought a 2005 suzuki forenza. I had no idea that these cars are so hazardous. On the second day after my purchase, the car suddenly went into reverse on the highway in rush hour traffic. I was lucky enough to get it out of reverse and coast to the shoulder. I have since found out this is an…”
filed Jul 25, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Airbag light on; dtc b1378 (driver side airbag resistance too high) and/or dtc b1382 (passenger side airbag resistance too high). Forenza, sedan/wagon, reno (rq420) 2005-2006. Vin(s) -6k425022. *nj
TS0501158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2008
Air Bags problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 32 | 21% |
| 2007 Forenza | 37 | 14% |
| 2006 Forenza | 56 | 20% |
| 2004 Forenza | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.