2005 Suzuki Forenza electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 38 complaints for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. On january 29, 2007 the interior of the vehicle caught on fire in the steering column while she tried to start the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire was electrical. There were no warning indicator lights on the instrument panel during or prior to the fire. Also, there was no prior maintenance worked performed on the vehicle. The current and failure milege were 32,000.
My car has been properly maintained and has a little over 65,000 miles and the transmissions range sensor circuit has started malfunctioning.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
- Air bags 47 complaints
- Lighting 40 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints