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2007 Suzuki Forenza engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 42 complaints for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
42 11% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
68,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 6
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2007 Suzuki Forenza Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 68,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 6 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 4 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 10 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 5 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 7 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 68,000 miles
Based on 37 complaints that include mileage. 35% 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 miles6
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles4
60k to 80k miles10
80k to 100k miles5
100k to 120k miles7
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles0
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 68,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 6 fires.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from inside the vehicle while parked. The fire department was not called. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis of the failure. The origin of the fire was unknown. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Reported at 113,000 miles, January 2014 Fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. When the ignition was turned on, the air bag warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The front and driver side interior door handles failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not determine the cause of the failures. The driver and passenger side air bag harness and door handles were replaced under the service warranty.

Reported at 12,000 miles, May 2008

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