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2008 Suzuki Forenza engine problems

The 2008 Suzuki Forenza has 29 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

29

Engine complaints

12%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Forenza engine complaints by model year44 complaints2004: 14 complaints2005: 26 complaints2006: 43 complaints2007: 44 complaints2008: 29 complaints
Forenza engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A WALL. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED OR IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 3, 2015 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have?

NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2008 Suzuki Forenza engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.