2006 Suzuki Forenza Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 280 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 3% of the 280 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“The brake calipers stuck on the front and rear of the car catching the front wheels on fire. This all caused the car to stop suddenly on a major highway. I was able to get off the roadway safely. It turns out the brake hose lines collapsed inside causing the calipers to lock up. I had to replace the entire brake system.”
NHTSA complaint #10552884, filed 2013-11, 74,586 miles“I slowed down to turn off of a busy street onto a side street. As I went to speed up to about 15-20 MPH the car slammed on the brakes itself, my foot was on the gas. I put my foot on the brake for 20 seconds and then put my foot on the gas to try to drive again. The car again slammed on the brakes. I put my foot on the brake, put car in park and turned off the car. I turned it back on and was able to drive to a safe spot. I am terrified to drive it again. What if I had still been on the main road?”
NHTSA complaint #10490570, filed 2012-12, 58,000 miles“This car was purchased in april of 2006 as a brand new car with only 77 miles on it, since that time it has been in and out of the service dept on multiple occasions, the first time being, last year when there was oil leaking all out from the bottom, according to the service dept, it was the seal, a brand new car and the seal just suddenly starts leaking oil everywhere? …”
NHTSA complaint #10204267, filed 2007-09, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated the brake line failed causing the brake light to come on, remain on or not come on at all. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated he should contact NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10395758, filed 2011-04, 86,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. Whenever the contact removed his foot from the brake pedal, the rear brake lights remained illuminated, even when his foot was not depressing the brake pedal. The dealer stated that the failure was not included under warranty. The contact feels that this is a hazard that should be covered in the warranty. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10236208, filed 2008-07, 59,000 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza
116 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsAir bags
56 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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