2005 Suzuki Forenza exterior lighting problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My lights do not work. The left head light dims or doesnt work at all and the right head light is completely broken. Ive changed bulbs multiple times and still nothing. If I put on my blinker while driving it will cut off the one light that kind of works. Using my brights while on the road may cut…”
filed Dec 3, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. When the vehicle was started, the headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact continued driving home using the fog lamps. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…”
filed Sep 24, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running…Campaign 14V262000 · May 19, 2014
- Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can…Campaign 12V397000 · Aug 14, 2012
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION…Campaign 07V452000 · Sep 25, 2007
Exterior Lighting problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 10 | 7% |
| 2007 Forenza | 17 | 7% |
| 2006 Forenza | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 Forenza | 16 | 25% |
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.