2006 Suzuki Forenza
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 116 of 280 complaints (41%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (25) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 156 in 2005 to 280 in 2006.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | vs. 2006 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850 | 2,850–2,950 | 2,700–2,850 | 2,700–2,850 | 2,700–2,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 22 | 21–22 | 22–23 | 22–23 | 22–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20 / 27–28 | 18–20 / 26–28 | 19–20 / 27–28 | 19–20 / 27–28 | 19–20 / 27–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404 | 404–423 | 386–404 | 386–404 | 386–404 | |
| Complaints filed | 63 | 156 | 280 | 256 | 152 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 9 | 5 | 19 | 12 | 14 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 10 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 9 | 30 | 10 | 8 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 116 of 280 NHTSA complaints (41%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza get?
EPA rates it 22–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
EPA estimates $2,700–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 19 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (low) | $2,850 (high) | 404 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 19 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $2,850 (high) | 404 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 19 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $2,850 (high) | 404 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 116 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 58 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 65 | 16 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 23 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · Campaign 14V262000 · May 19, 2014
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
Consequence: If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · Campaign 12V397000 · Aug 14, 2012
Defect: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.
Consequence: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · Campaign 07V452000 · Sep 25, 2007
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK ON THE WIRING HARNESS.
Consequence: INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SPLICE THE POWER CIRCUIT WIRES FOR THE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS AND DRL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES, STARTING AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2007 AND CONCLUDING BY THE END OF JANUARY 2008;. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · Campaign 07V315000 · Jul 24, 2007
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Consequence: THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.