Most common 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems
Share of the 256 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Suzuki Forenza complaints by model year
Best Forenza years: 2004, 2005, 2008. Years to avoid: 2006, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Suzuki Forenza recalls (2)
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008.
Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt tongue will not latch into the buckle and, in rare cases, even the locked tongue will pop out by low stretching force. If the buckle does not latch completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles with the improved part free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2007. Owners May contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
What 2007 Suzuki Forenza owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 129 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle began to lose radiator fluid sporadically. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who was unable to locate a leak of any sort. No repairs were made to the vehicle and the vehicle continued to lose fluid. Several weeks later while accelerating from a traffic stop at 45 MPH, smoke was seen coming from under the hood. In addition, the engine temperature began to increase rapidly. The contact assumed that the failure was caused by a faulty radiator. The vehicle was parked and upon further inspection, the contact discovered that radiator coolant had exploded all over the engine compartment and under the hood area. The vehicle was inspected by a second mechanic, who advised that the engine cooling fans were failing sporadically. In addition, the head gasket was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. …
I am the owner of a 2007 Suzuki Forenza with a recurring transmission range sensor failure. Out of the 7 years I have owned the vehicle, I have had to replace the transmission range sensor every 14 months like clockwork. No other dealer other than an authorized Suzuki dealer is able to replace the range sensor. The failure causes the vehicle to abruptly engage into neutral without warning. On several occasions, I have attempted to accelerate from a complete stop and the vehicle would drag or would not accelerate over 10 MPH. On one instance, I was rear-ended due to the failure but luckily no one was injured. I believe that Suzuki knows there is an issue with the sensor, which is a major problem for an such an important component on the vehicle. This could cost someone their life! …
Electrical system all 51 →
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 of the steering wheel. An independent mechanic, who happened to be in the area, advised to open the hood so the battery could be disconnected. While the technician was disconnecting the battery, the fire department arrived at the scene and assisted the technician to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the residence of the contact's friend. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested copies of the fire pictures. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
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 contact's residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14V262000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Engine & cooling all 44 →
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 switch, and allowed the vehicle to cool down. There was no fire report filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (dwayne lane Suzuki, 10415 evergreen way, everett, wa, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the relay switch (which controlled the fan for the heater and the air conditioner) caught fire and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. After the contact parked the vehicle and left, she noticed that the dashboard and visor were melted when she returned. The windshield was foggy due to an apparent engine fire. The insurance company was notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
2007 Suzuki Forenza engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Suzuki Forenza a good car?
Based on 256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Forenza rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Forenza at the same age. It is one of the Forenza years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?
The transmission & drivetrain — 129 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the electrical system (51) and engine & cooling (44).
How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Forenza have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza, the most recent from May 19, 2014 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Suzuki Forenza?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2005 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006 and 2007. See the full Suzuki Forenza years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki Forenza problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 56,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.