2006 Suzuki Forenza suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 12, 2016
“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…”
filed Nov 9, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2022This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints…
N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2018
Suspension problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Forenza | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Forenza | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Forenza | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.