2008 Suzuki Forenza engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Suzuki Forenza — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 a short distance insured me the car was in perfect condition when I drove the car home after we…”
filed May 20, 2019
“"takata recall" gear shift keeps slipping and maybe the cause of needing a new transmission. Had to turn car off in middle of traffic because gear slipped. When car was in drive a symbol popped up with a d with a line though it! Took it to o'reilly and put it on machine about 3weeks after the first…”
filed Jun 14, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suzuki: suzuki has replacement oil pumps that have a threaded plug. The threaded proves to be difficult to remove without causing damage to the new oil pump. This bulletin provides procedures when replacing the old oil…
TS-30-06263 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2013Suzuki vehicle: counter measure procedure for dtc p2135. Mil light is on; dtc p2135 stored without fully checking system and circuits after repairs and/or replacement to throttle body. *pe
TB-22-02041R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2011
Engine problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Forenza | 24 | 9% |
| 2006 Forenza | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 Forenza | 12 | 8% |
| 2004 Forenza | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.