Suzuki transmission problems
Across all Suzuki models in NHTSA's complaint database, 430 complaints involve transmission. The Forenza accounts for the largest share (27%). The single worst model year is the 2006 Forenza with 49 transmission complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 430 about transmission, all Suzuki models
- Most affected
- Forenza 27% of these complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 282 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Which Suzuki models
| Model | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forenza | 117 | 27% |
| VZR1800 | 53 | 12% |
| Boulevard M109R | 37 | 9% |
| GSX-R750 | 33 | 8% |
| Intruder | 26 | 6% |
| Reno | 21 | 5% |
| Verona | 20 | 5% |
| Suzuki Motorcycle | 19 | 4% |
| Grand Vitara | 17 | 4% |
| Sidekick | 14 | 3% |
Worst model years for transmission
- 2006 Suzuki Forenza49 complaints
- 2007 Suzuki Forenza39 complaints
- 2007 Suzuki VZR180034 complaints
- 2000 Suzuki GSX-R75033 complaints
- 2005 Suzuki Forenza15 complaints
Transmission complaints by model year
View the numbers
| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 98 |
| 2007 | 102 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Among the 282 of these complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles.
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many vehicles each brand sells, so large brands naturally have more complaints.