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Suzuki Forenza

2006 only

301 classified complaints 2 recalls

2006 Suzuki Forenza have 301 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Transmission control module and sensors, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Suzuki Forenza report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 100 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 43 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 25.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 42 complaints

Median onset: 71,086 miles.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 39 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 121,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 8 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 56,000 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Suzuki Forenza report for every year and full specs/safety data.