2007 Suzuki Forenza power train problems
129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the car on the highway the light for the engine came on and the car died. After being towed it was determined that the head was blown. After replacing the engine the light remains on and now there is a problem with the transmission. There is supposed to be a defect in a sensor for the…”
filed Aug 11, 2017
“Power steering replaced, many tires replaced constantly, transmission replaced, timing belt replaced, seat belts replaced, air bags are in recall and need to be replaced, handles replaced, bad paint clippings on outer handles, co2 sensor replaced, headlight switch recalled and replaced, range mod…”
filed May 24, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suzuki vehicles: automatic transmission shift lever is loose in the shift gate and/or ignition key cannot be removed. The transmission gear shift lever does not hold firmly to the left of the shift gage as expected. *pe
TS-09-03129R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2009Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2008 forenz sedan/wagon, reno (rq420). *nj
TS0601238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2008
Power Train problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 79 | 52% |
| 2006 Forenza | 116 | 41% |
| 2005 Forenza | 30 | 19% |
| 2004 Forenza | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.