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This 2007 Suzuki Forenza has 256 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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2007 Suzuki Forenza Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2007 Suzuki Forenza trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2007 Suzuki Forenza Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2007 Suzuki Forenza 4-DR. Wagon w/SABOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
SUZUKI FORENZA 2007 has 256 NHTSA complaints, with transmission/drivetrain issues accounting for 129. Electrical faults total 51, and there are 2 recalls. Buyers should inspect these systems thoroughly before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Forenza
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 256
- Crash-related complaints
- 12
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Electrical Faults, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2007 Suzuki Forenza?
The 2007 Forena is a high-risk choice due to the prevalence of transmission and electrical issues. Only consider if you are prepared for potential major repairs.
Transmission problems can lead to costly repairs, and electrical faults may affect reliability and safety features.
May Suit
This year may suit a budget-conscious buyer willing to invest in repairs or a mechanic familiar with Suzuki models.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a reliable daily driver or those unable to absorb unexpected repair costs should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2007 Suzuki Forenza
Inspection Focus
- Transmission condition and service history
- Electrical system, including battery and alternator
- Engine for signs of stalling or overheating
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission for slipping, hard shifts, or leaks
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for transmission, electrical, and engine repairs
- Have a mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection
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Before buying a used 2007 Suzuki Forenza, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Suzuki Forena shows a high volume of transmission/drivetrain complaints (129) and notable electrical faults (51). With only 12 crash-related complaints and low confidence, buyers should approach with caution. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, 2007 has the highest complaint volume, but data for other years is not provided.
Recall context: Two recalls indicate known safety issues that must be verified as repaired before purchase.
- Transmission/drivetrain accounts for 129 of 256 total complaints.
- Electrical faults total 51 complaints, the second most common issue.
- There are 12 crash-related complaints among the total.
- Transmission / Drivetrain failures
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine problems (44 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2007 Suzuki Forenza complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 129 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 51 | — | 17 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 44 | — | 8 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 37 | 8 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | 5 | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Air Bag light came on in the Dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to Planet Automotive Group here in Charlotte, they ran a Diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [XXX…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO TURN ON WHEN PROMPTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM…
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT IS ON EVEN WITH PASSENGER IN SEAT. I AM SURPRISE THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN FATALITIES. SUZUKI ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE GRAND VITARAS. THIS IS DOWN RIGHT PATHETIC AND IS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO THE…
CAR WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 40-45MPH, ON A MAJOR TWO LANE ROAD. PAVEMENT WAS WET. CAR IN FRONT STOPPED FAST, SUZUKI REAR ENDED THAT VEHICLE. DRIVER ONLY OCCUPANT IN CAR SUZUKI-AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. FRONT OF CAR CRUSHED BACK TO ENGINE, ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN.
THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY AFTER STOPPING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE NEVER STOPPED RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN ABOUT 20MPH. TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTED AND DOWN SHIFTED. ORB ERROR CODES WHERE P2110, P2106, AND P161B. NO OTHER CODES WHERE STORE…
VEHICLE HAS ODOR OF SMOKE OR UNKNOWN SMELL ADVISED SUZUKI WHO REFERRED ME TO SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HANDLE REPAIRS. I ADVISED THEM I WORK FOR AN AUTO BODY WHO STATES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE- PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. RECALL NOTICE ADVISES OF SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. S…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS MADE A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AS IF THE LOCKS WERE GOING UP AND DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE LOCKS WERE IN THE DOWN POSITION, THEY WOULD INDEPENDENTLY POP BACK UP BEFORE THE CONTACT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE DRIVER CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE, OPENED THE HOOD, TURNED OFF THE RELAY S…
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 …
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 RE…
MY CAR KEEPS OVER HEATING AND IT BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NOW I GOT EXHAUSE COMING OUTTA THE COOLANT TANK.NOW THE CAR HEADERS ARE BLOWN ARE FRIED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE VEHICAL MAKING I WAS IN MOTION DURING THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT WHEN THE CAR STARTED ACTN UP....
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IMMEDIATELY, SOMEONE SCREAMED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ALERTED THE CONTACT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, SMOKE AND FLAMES SHOT OUT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
CAR FEELS LIKE IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR , SOMETIMES ON FREEWAY FEELS ALMOST LIKE TRANSMISSION. IT IS THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED SEVERAL TIMES. AS YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER AND WAIT A WHILE BEFORE STARTING THE CAR BACK UP THIS IS ALWAYS IN MOTION NORTH…
I BOUGHT 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA WITH ONLY 50 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND NOW IT POSES A SAFETY RISK SINCE THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IT SUDDENLY STOPS WHILE I AM DRIVING. I LOSE CONTROL AND NEED TO MOVE IT ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE HIGH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AND THE PARKED VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH BLACK SMOKE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CO…
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM RAMSEY MOTORS AND DIDNT DO ANY HOMEWORK ON THE PAST OWNERS OR ACCIDENTS. SHOULD OF CHECKED INTO THAT. CAUSE I WAS SOLD A VEHICAL THAT HAD THE WIRING RIGGED INTO THE FUZE BOX. THIS WAS NOT NOTICABLE TO THE EYE .RIGHT BEFORE I HAD THE ACCIDENT THE HEADLI…
I JUST BOUGHT A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA ON MARCH 10TH, I DROVE IT FROM THE DEALER SHIP TO MY HOME, AROUND 40 MILES, DROVE IT AT 55 AND 45 AND 35 ALL GOOD UNTIL THE LAST MILE OF MY JOURNEY. I WAS GOING A STEADY 35 AND I COULD TELL MY CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT ME LETTING MY FOOT OFF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,118. ...UPDATED 01/20/16 *BF *CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER FLASHING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE 02 SENSOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DI…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza.
Safety recalls
2007 Suzuki Forenza recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza. Two recalls indicate known safety issues that must be verified as repaired before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Questions
2007 Suzuki Forenza buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Suzuki Forenza reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 256 owner complaints, 12 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Forena is a high-risk choice due to the prevalence of transmission and electrical issues. Only consider if you are prepared for potential major repairs. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (129 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (51 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (44 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Suzuki Forenza, NHTSA complaints include 12 crash-related reports and 25 fire reports out of 256 total complaints. 10 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Suzuki Forenza have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Suzuki Forenza. A major recall area is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Two recalls indicate known safety issues that must be verified as repaired before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Suzuki Forenza?▾
The 2007 Forena is a high-risk choice due to the prevalence of transmission and electrical issues. Only consider if you are prepared for potential major repairs. Transmission problems can lead to costly repairs, and electrical faults may affect reliability and safety features. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Forenza reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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