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2004 Suzuki Forenza Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Driving home from work. Smelled something burning. Checked called mechanic. Drove into his garage. Called around for parts. Couldn't find any found switch in ca. Took time. No car. Replaced combination switch, head light module. Labor and installed head light module, combination switch and repaired melted wires. 6 hrs. For labor $70. Hr. Total amount w/ taxes $452.03 this was before recall notice. And know parts to be found. Mother-in-law sending out the info. Received from Suzuki $89.26. Not what we were hoping for.”

NHTSA complaint #10681255, filed 2015-01, 120,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200752%
200610%
200532%
200412%

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
Brakes
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Suzuki Forenza

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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