2004 Suzuki Forenza Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 25%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 25% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2004 Suzuki Forenza began jerking upon coming to a stop. The first time I brought my car back to the dealer, I was told that there was a faulty brake switch. The dealer informed me that the part was back ordered so the brake switch was taken off a new Forenza. The same problem occurred. I brought the car back just this past friday and the car continues to jerk upon coming to a stop. I brought the car back to the dealer today for the fourth time and hopefully this will be the last time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106484, filed 2005-01, 200 miles“I have a 2004 Suzuki Forenza and took it in for a safety recall on the low beam headlights and daytime running lights. The dealership did the recall but said the wires were burnt so bad that it affected the high beam side. Now that the recall has been performed, none of the lights work creating a bigger safety hazard than before. The car cannot be driven at night at all .”
NHTSA complaint #10284392, filed 2009-09, 91,000 miles“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“2004 Suzuki Forenza turn signal and flashers failed. While driving no recall was issued for this specific defect. Mechanic unable to find source of problem. Car never in a mva, only 49,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10253287, filed 2008-12, 49,000 miles“I own a 2004 Suzuki Forenza. I have always had issues with the rear brake lights staying on after the brake pedal is released. I have noticed a recall listed on the model I own for the part. I was never informed of this recall. I have had to replace my battery 3 times because of the faulty switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10292010, filed 2009-11Related recalls
- 14V262000May 19, 2014Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1…Covers: Suzuki Forenza 2004–2008, Reno 2005–2008
- 12V397000Aug 14, 2012Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006…Covers: Suzuki Forenza 2004–2006, Reno 2005–2006
- 07V452000Sep 25, 2007On 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.Covers: Suzuki Forenza 2004–2006, Reno 2004–2006
- 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
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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