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2008 Suzuki Forenza engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 29 complaints for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza, 12% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
29 12% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
71,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2008 Suzuki Forenza Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 71,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 9 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 5 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 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: 71,000 miles
Based on 26 complaints that include mileage. 38% 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 miles2
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles9
80k to 100k miles5
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the contact to loose control and crash into a wall. It was unknown if injuries were sustained or if a police report was filed. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Reported at 78,000 miles, March 2015 Crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle erroneously slipped out of gear and jolted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the spark plugs, engine head gasket, and trans range sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure on several occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 45,000 miles, December 2012

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