2004 Suzuki Forenza Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.
“I bought my car used and it has a new tranny, cv axles and everything the only thing original is the engine. So I have already had to replace the o2 sensors twice at $60 each. I have had to replace the tps sensor, thermostat and housing, ignition coil, battery, starter, fuel pump and alternator. All because I kept getting the check engine lights on and throwing coding all over the place. And the car still stalls when I stop at a stop light and runs and idles rough. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713790, filed 2015-04, 110,244 miles“I own a 2004 Suzuki Forenza and this car is a constant problem. It over heats everyone I drive it which is daily. It starts only when the motor is somewhat cool. This cat has left me stranded many times. Like at the moment the car has over heated and I'm pulled off the side of hwy 26 heading to portland. I have taken this cat to my mechanic several times and upon its return within days the car is doing the same thing. The steering is a mess. The car is all over the road I've taken it to lesschwab 4 times gotten two alignments within a 2 month period and still car doesn't drive right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954448, filed 2017-02“The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,520. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10775351, filed 2015-09, 40,520 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed smelled smoke and noticed fire emitting from the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the fire. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10653510, filed 2014-11, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052515Aug 8, 2013Suzuki: 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…
Engine: 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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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