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2007 Suzuki Forenza reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
389
2 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN
92 complaints
Recalls on record
1
see below
Reported harm
12 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 38 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#1,352

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Suzuki median

+215

median 175 across 14 Suzuki records

Vs 2005-2009

+120

median 270 complaints in 846 records

Top component share

33%

Power Train: 130 complaints

What owners report fails — 2007 Suzuki Forenza

  • POWER TRAIN 92
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 49
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 38
  • AIR BAGS 29
  • ENGINE 24

1 recall on record for the 2007 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
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These 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 2007 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 2007 Suzuki Forenza reliable?

NHTSA has 389 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (92 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Suzuki Forenza units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?

Owners most often report problems with: power train (92), electrical system (49), power train:automatic transmission (38), air bags (29). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2007 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.

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