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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 miles

Related recalls

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200853%
200742%
200683%
200543%
200423%

Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza

Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Other 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