2008 Suzuki Forenza transmission problems
The 2008 Suzuki Forenza has 80 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
80
Transmission complaints
34%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEGUN SLIPPED AND WOULD NOT STAY IN THE DRIVE GEAR. THE VEHICLE ALSO HESITATED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CHECK ENGINE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have?
NHTSA has 80 complaints about the 2008 Suzuki Forenza transmission — 34% 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.