2005 Suzuki Forenza Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,862miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Suzuki Forenza, 8% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,862 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.
“Recurring event air bag lamp keeps turning on never been in accident had it replaced twice Suzuki dealer was off for years, now has come back and stayed on for months. On 3/20/2014 car sputter lost power was able to park it in a parking space not able to turn back on, problem fuel pump went out. 8/28/2014 recently, while driving my car, my Suzuki Forenza 2005 lost complete power: when checked the believed problem is 4-3 shift malfunction p1884 manufacturer cont trans and p0700 trans control system malfunction. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629905, filed 2014-09, 74,723 miles“Fuse for engine cooling system blew and caused the radiator to blow into pieces. Replaced radiator, replaced both cooling system fans, checked relays, 3 different mechanics have looked at it and cannot figure it out. It has gotten so bad that now it blows the cooling system fuse as soon as you turn the key to start the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10725664, filed 2015-06, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. However, the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 23,437. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10651308, filed 2014-10, 23,437 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. While driving 60 MPH, the engine shook forcefully. The engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. It was diagnosed that the engine's oxygen sensor failed. The contact assumed the vehicle needed a tune up, so he had the tune up repair performed on the vehicle. The failure still persisted when the vehicle was driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10885544, filed 2016-07, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was burning odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke under the hood, the headlights, and the floorboard without warning. The contact pulled over and discovered that the vehicle caught fire. The contact sustained a burn on the right leg that required medical attention. There was no incident report filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10736004, filed 2015-07, 119,115 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 2005 Suzuki Forenza
46 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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