2006 Suzuki Forenza reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 426
- on record
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 69 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 27 reported crashes · 37 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,226
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Suzuki median
+252
median 175 across 14 Suzuki records
Vs 2004-2008
+151
median 275 complaints in 883 records
Top component share
27%
Power Train: 117 complaints
What owners report fails — 2006 Suzuki Forenza
- POWER TRAIN 69
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 48
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 48
- AIR BAGS 37
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 28
2 recalls on record for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza
- NHTSA 14V262000 · 2014 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the
- NHTSA 12V397000 · 2012 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2006 Suzuki Forenza
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Suzuki Forenza units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Suzuki Forenza reliable?
NHTSA has 426 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (69 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Suzuki Forenza units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (69), power train:automatic transmission (48), electrical system (48), air bags (37). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.