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2008 Suzuki Forenza Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 152 total for the year
Median mileage
5,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza, 1% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.

“Smoke and fumes coming thru vents. Check engine light keeps coming on. Purchased car new 05/06/2008, I have had problem since a few months after purchase. Transmission replaced twice and car still slips and hesitates and has cut off twice while in traffic since the transmission was replaced. Replace serpentine belt which warranty did not cover. Car has 29,500 mi. …”

NHTSA complaint #10336348, filed 2010-06, 5,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200721%
200631%
200412%

Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza

Transmission and drivetrain
79 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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