2004 Suzuki Forenza Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,138miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 3% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,138 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my Suzuki Forenza 2004 it doesn't accelerate and all in a quick sudden comes to a quick stop as though someone on the passenger side pulled the emergency brakes,while on a major road way. Dangerous im scared to drive the only transportation I have”
NHTSA complaint #10927035, filed 2016-11, 10,876 miles“While driving at any speed a grinding noise from the brakes is produced. The dealer states there is a defect in the emergency brake system. Please provide additional information. The consumer stated that she returned the vehicle 7 times for service on the rear wheels. The consumer stated that the vehicle was serviced and had the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10107359, filed 2005-02, 15,400 milesRelated recalls
- 05V022000Jan 28, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the brake light switch may become misadjusted if an upward/rearward force is applied to the brake pedal. If this should occur…Covers: Suzuki Forenza 2004, Verona 2004
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza
16 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Suzuki Forenza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology