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SuspensionPart report

2006 Suzuki Forenza Suspension Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
5%of 280 total for the year
Median mileage
11,402miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 5% of the 280 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,402 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.

“My strut failed and began to leak at 36000 miles. The mechanic felt that there was no reason for the strut to fail with such low mileage and suggested that we check for recalls. In spite of the fact that faulty struts are an extremely common problem and present an obvious safety risk, Suzuki has refused to acknowledge the problem or issue a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10483803, filed 2012-11, 36,000 miles

“I own a 2006 Suzuki Forenza and have had numerous problems with this car. Since purchasing new in 2006, I have had the gas gauge, gas tank, radio, center console, front door handles & catalytic converter replaced. The factory tires went bad within a year, and because it is an odd tire size cost over $400 to replace. Currently the check engine light is on stating there is a problem with the catalytic converter which was just replaced about 3 months ago. …”

NHTSA complaint #10392415, filed 2011-03, 100 miles

“My car was new when I purchased it. When I drove at 60 MPH or more the car would start vibrating. I have took it back to the dealer several times. But the problem is still there. They have said low tire pressure. They have said the rim might be bent. They have the tires may need balancing. They have said the front end might need to be lined up. Please keep in mind this car was new and I have had this problem from day one.”

NHTSA complaint #10262093, filed 2009-03, 30 miles

“Suzuki has never sent me a recall notice: 2016 explanation- they are only going by each state's vehicle owner recorded address. I/ my car have had the same listed address since purchase. Suzuki on nihtsa shows 4 recalls; Forenza engine wiring harness is not there. What else is missing? Original Forenza owner, under 47,000 miles. Repeatedly, warning lites came on with overheat. Oct.2006 engine stalled at 35mph in intersection; with multiple complaints Suzuki, aware of ewh failure, fails to do a foenza engine wiring harness recall. I see the same symptom complaints by other Forenza owners. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864598, filed 2016-05, 100 miles

“My 2006 Suzuki Forenza's transmission is slipping. They tell me it is a sensor and it will be 400 to fix. It also has an issue with the seat belt getting stuck and or not latching, it also is having issue with suspension issues as well as( power train)ex.throttle body, front struts, speedometer, seat belt, door handle something has to be done about this my car has only 80,000 miles on it and it has all these issues. I have researched this issue and I have found numerious others with same problem. Suzuki needs to do somethind about this or recall car.”

NHTSA complaint #10354584, filed 2010-09, 70,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200762%
2006145%
200532%
200423%

Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza

Transmission and drivetrain
116 complaints
Electrical system
57 complaints
Air bags
56 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Engine cooling
27 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology