2005 Suzuki Forenza Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Suzuki Forenza, 1% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,125 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.
“I have a Suzuki Forenza 2005 and had lots of problems. The latest one is the paint is peeling off. This is how it is first I get a big bubble on the car then it peels and is everywhere on the car. The other problems were taking care of by the dealer. But not the paint.”
NHTSA complaint #10229646, filed 2008-06“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that there were exposed wires near the steering wheel and the dashboard was not secured. In addition, the contact stated that the interior trunk light remained illuminated. As a result, the battery was replaced by the contact on more than two occasions. The contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 111,125.”
NHTSA complaint #10673017, filed 2015-01, 111,125 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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