2008 Suzuki Forenza vs 2008 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 | 2008 Suzuki Forenza | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 152 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,500 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Suzuki Forenza | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 138 |
| Power Train | 79 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 21 |
| Engine | 22 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 33 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 17 |
| Steering | 4 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 38 | 16 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 7 |
| Stalling | 8 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 5 |
2008 Suzuki Forenza
2008 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.