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2008 Suzuki Forenza

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 28 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 28 23 386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 14V262000

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

236 complaints filed by owners for this model year (17 involving a crash, 14 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 80 Electrical System 33 Air Bags 32

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Suzuki Forenza?

EPA figures for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Suzuki Forenza?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Forenza?

Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza, most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.