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2006 Suzuki Forenza engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 10% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
43 10% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
43,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2006 Suzuki Forenza Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 43,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 15 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 5 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 6 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 5 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 43,000 miles
Based on 37 complaints that include mileage. 59% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles15
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles5
60k to 80k miles6
80k to 100k miles5
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 37 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Steering wheel malfunction - loss of vehicle control and drove off the road manufacturer and car dealership did not help multiple other defects, including engine stalling/gears "sticking" - please refer details in letter to be sent to your office by mail.

Reported at 1,836 miles, October 2006 CrashInjury

2006 suzuki forenza with engine light and gas tank problems. Consumer states that it took him 3 weeks to get a new gas cap. Customer has spent more than $330 and the problem is still not fixed. The consumer stated the engine light continued to illuminated after repairs were made to the vehicle. The consumer was informed by a different mechanic that the vehicle needed a new map sensor and wiring harness. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice while on the freeway while driving 25 MPH.

Reported at 14,075 miles, October 2007

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