2004 Suzuki Forenza Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,350 miles.
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.
“Dt: consumer's vehicle rearend. Noise coming from the drivetrain. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to be repaired. Dealer could find no problem , consumer took it back to the dealer and the dealer kept the vehicle for a week. Then, dealer said problem was coming from the firewall or the ashtray, the second time, after the vehicle was picked up by the consumer, did not receive paper work, when consumer received paper work it statedthat the rear brakes were rusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10124853, filed 2005-06, 85 miles“I purchased a Suzuki Forenza 9/2004. The main reason I purchased it was because of the mpgs. It was sold as 22-28 mpg. I have not received better than 17 mpgs under any conditions!!!! This is not even close. It is also a 4 cylinder. The dealer has been notified, and stated that they are getting a lot of complaints. They stated the government fixes these mpg's-doesn't that mean they are responsible to meet these guidelines. With gas prices what they are, this car is no linger fuel economic.”
NHTSA complaint #10116798, filed 2005-04“The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Forenza. While exiting the vehicle, the contact reached for the front driver side door handle and it detached in its entirety. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10660080, filed 2014-11, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Forenza. A 10 month old baby was able to remove the cover for the door screw. The cover was located under the handle. The baby was not restrained in a child seat and had the cover in his mouth. The dealer stated that the covers were designed to pop off. The current and failure mileages were 72,000. Updated 12/11/07”
NHTSA complaint #10209166, filed 2007-11, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the…
- 10015902Aug 16, 2005Driver door lock tumbler falls into door when the key is inserted. 2004-2005 suzuki forenza sedan/wagon and reno-rq420.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza
16 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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