2005 Suzuki Forenza engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After first purchasing the car, there were problems accelerating and then car failed. Power steering had to be fixed, timing belt replaced. A few months later speakers started to go in and out, radio lights come on and off, etc. In 2010 headlights failed. Being a broke college student I rode with…”
filed Dec 22, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact was driving approximately 45-50 mph when the vehicle stalled and abruptly came to a stop. The contact received whiplash from the jerking motion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised him that the engine bearings had seized and…”
filed Nov 16, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer satisfaction campaign water pump pulley inspection. *kb
1001257 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2007Evaporative emission system continuous purge flow. Ecm software could cause unnecessary illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. Suzuki. *kb
0808106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 26, 2006
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 Forenza | 20 | 8% |
| 2006 Forenza | 27 | 10% |
| 2004 Forenza | 10 | 16% |
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.