Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (35.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Power Train complaints here are 6.0× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 · 35.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 49 · 19.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 38 · 14.8% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 29 · 11.3% | not available | — |
| Engine | 24 · 9.4% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 · 6.2% | Recalled | Recall 14V262000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 256 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14V262000 · 2014 · reported 05/19/2014
If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V315000 · 2007 · reported 07/24/2007
THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SLAMMING SOUND…”NHTSA complaint 10426783 — filed 09/22/2011 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 30 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD…”NHTSA complaint 10424528 — filed 09/09/2011 · POWER TRAIN
“SUZUKI FORENZA 2007; TRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR. TURN ON CAR, SHIFT IT TO REVERSE THE GEAR JUMPS TWICE INSTEAD OF ONCE LIKE THE MOTOR IS ABOUT…”NHTSA complaint 10418487 — filed 08/11/2011 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 92 of 256 NHTSA complaints (35.9%), followed by electrical system (49), power train:automatic transmission (38), air bags (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
256 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V262000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
