2005 Suzuki Forenza air bags problems
47 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated the frontal and side air bags did not deploy for both front seats when involved in a collision. While the vehicle was traveling 10 MPH, it was struck on the front left side. The road conditions were clear and dry. There were two persons injured. The driver sustained injuries to the head, neck, chest and back. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck, knee and stomach injuries. Both wore seat belts and were taken to the hospital. A police report was taken.
Air bag light on since bought car in 2006. Wiring for airbags has been replaced once still an issue at owner expense. Outlet and lighter stop working year after car was bought. Headlight wiring replace twice and day lights still only comes on some times.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
- Lighting 40 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints