general problems of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza

Four problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza based on all problems reported for the 2008 Forenza.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming out the dash board on the drivers side of the vehicle while the daytime running light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. No police report was filed. The contact put the fire out. No injuries were sustained. The was contacted and informed the contact that the daytime running light module caught on fire and needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle was repaired but the contact thought otherwise. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,121. Dr.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting), but the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while parked, the daytime running lights would not turn off and caused the battery to drain. In addition, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v262000 (steering) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2012

Please help! my 2008 Suzuki Forenza : is giving so much problems,I told the dearship and they said nothimg is wrong. With the car,bout the light stay on all the time ,and I don't feel safe,can you help me?thank you for your help.


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