2005 Suzuki Forenza Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 156 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza overview page.
What owners report
“BACK IN NOV 2012 I TOOK MY 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR AS SUGGESTED THE RECALL WAS ON THE WIRING HARNESS THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10494623 — filed 01/24/2013
“AFTER FIRST PURCHASING THE CAR, THERE WERE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING AND THEN CAR FAILED. POWER STEERING HAD TO BE FIXED, TIMING BELT REPLACED. A FEW MONTHS…”NHTSA complaint 10489508 — filed 12/22/2012
“AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE BOUGHT CAR IN 2006. WIRING FOR AIRBAGS HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE STILL AN ISSUE AT OWNER EXPENSE. OUTLET AND LIGHTER…”NHTSA complaint 10471801 — filed 08/21/2012
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza: 28 of 156 complaints on file (17.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Suzuki Forenza have in total?
156 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
