2005 Suzuki Forenza vs 2005 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | 2005 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 156 | 853 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 165 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 114 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Suzuki Forenza | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 46 | 456 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 66 |
| Power Train | 30 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 9 |
| Engine | 12 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 40 |
| Stalling | 15 | 71 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 54 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2005 Suzuki Forenza
2005 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.