2005 Suzuki Forenza Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,437miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Suzuki Forenza, 1% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,437 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the driver side door automatically locks when the vehicle was placed in drive. The contact mentioned that there was no buttons to unlock the doors from the inside. As a result, the contact stated that they were stuck in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10480694, filed 2012-10Related service bulletins
- 10014811May 10, 2005Driver door lock tumbler falls into door when the key is inserted.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
46 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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