2008 Suzuki Forenza electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 33 complaints for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- 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 | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 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 | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while parked, smoke started to emit inside of the vehicle and flames emerged from under the left side of the steering column. The flames spread through the entire vehicle. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the fire could have been caused by a wiring malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired or replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem.
Car headlight shut of on me while driving down road along with air conditioning and windows they all shut off on me while driving windows would not go down and I had to pull over near the nearest store and cut car off thanks I turned it back on and they all srarted working accept the air that didnt start working again till about thirty mins later car also jumps when pulling out of park in to drive or reverse really hard jump the car headlights also flicker when pressing windows buttons to go down tire sensor light…
Other problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints