2008 Suzuki Forenza Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

22Engine complaints

14.5%Of all 152 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN69 · 45.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 19.7%

AIR BAGS26 · 17.1%

ENGINE22 · 14.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 11.8%

Share of the 152 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Suzuki Forenza overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, MY VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD "CLUNK"…”NHTSA complaint 10594208 — filed 05/27/2014

“2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AFTER DRIVING 5-10 MILES, ONCE…”NHTSA complaint 10587970 — filed 05/13/2014

“EVERY TIME I CHANGE GEARS, MY CAR THUNKS UNDER THE HOOD AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY ON. A MACHINE WAS HOOKED UP TO…”NHTSA complaint 10536737 — filed 08/22/2013

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Suzuki Forenza: 22 of 152 complaints on file (14.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have in total?

152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.