2004 Suzuki Forenza Consumer Discussions

Suzuki Forenza Troubles

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza problem [gregg_vw]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 25, 2011 5:34:17 PM

  The best I've been able to come up with is that if the engine light is blinking, it means that the computer thinks something is going on that might damage your car. So, sure, no reason why that couldn't be multiple codes.

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza problem [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Nov 25, 2011 1:42:20 PM

  It's obvious from the bit of research I have done that, as you said, blinking seems to indicate a misfire. I was going on information from the manual for my Mazda Millenia (no longer own it) that stated if another problem occurs while the MIL light is already on due to an error code, the MIL light could start blinking, to indicate additional error code(s). Never mind.

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza problem [gregg_vw]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 24, 2011 11:12:16 AM

  That's interesting. Do you have any further info on that or a link? I've never heard of multiple codes setting off a blinking light but if that's a built in feature for OBD-II, I'd like to know more about it.

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza problem [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Nov 24, 2011 8:50:38 AM

  You are right as well, Mr. host. A misfiring will cause a blinking light. But so will multiple error codes. The thing is, you don't know which is which. You just know that you have more than a simple error code going on (e.g., a failing oxygen sensor or a loose gas cap). Thus, it is made to blink to tell the driver to get the situation checked out ASAP.

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza problem [gregg_vw]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 22, 2011 5:34:24 PM

  True a blinking light doesn't mean "pull over" but I like to advise people to treat a blinking light a lot more seriously than a steady light--the catalytic converter can be damaged in case of misfire because raw fuel is being dumped into it. I haven't heard of multiple codes setting off a blinking light, so I don't know about that. Blinking light is definitely a misfire--this is standard on all ... Read More

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza problem [rcolli16]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Nov 22, 2011 2:35:32 PM

  A blinking check engine light does not necessarily mean that you must not drive the car. The light will usually blink if you have more than one error code going. You need to get to Autozone or some place that can give you a readout of your error codes, and then you will know more. And some mechanics are better than others. Do a google search and see who gets good ... Read More

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza problem [rcolli16]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 22, 2011 7:34:34 AM

  A blinking engine light is an emergency signal. You shouldn't be driving the car. It sounds like you might have a clogged catalytic converter.

• 2004 suzuki forenza problem

  Written by: rcolli16 on Nov 21, 2011 11:52:22 AM

  I recently started having a problem with my 04 forenza. My check engine light is blinking, which I didn't know could happen, and my car feels like it is low on power until it warms up, especially when it is shifting between first and second gear. It jerks and is idling rough. I am wary on taking it to a mechanic as they have been wrong and screwed me out of ... Read More

Suzuki Forenza Tires

• tire size advice

  Written by: alberto9 on Apr 14, 2011 6:00:24 PM

  I have a 2004 Suzuki Forenza with 195/55/15. I would to change to 185/65/14. The is price is right.. Will I cause any damage to the car, please advice...

Suzuki Forenza Troubles

• Re: Engine Light and Idle [azsuz]

  Written by: brendaeg on Mar 10, 2011 6:21:42 PM

  I have a 2004 Forenza and was a dream until about a year ago. Only have 58,000 miles on it. Had the cracked gasket problem last year. Lost my headlights a few weeks ago and found out there was a wiring recall for this, so I had that repaired. A week later the ENGINE LOCKED! Needs a new engine!!!! Luckily still under the 70,000/7 warranty so they have to replace it. ... Read More

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza [joegallant]

  Written by: marissa4 on Nov 5, 2010 10:51:34 AM

  I have an 04 Forenza bought it brand new.. The door handles were part of a recall that i only found out about because i went to the dealership to get a gasket replaced because it was leaking oil from the top. in the 6 years I have had this car i have had to replace both front window motors the O2 sensor the transmission (now broken yet again) and the ... Read More

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza [joegallant]

  Written by: kellij2 on Oct 12, 2010 1:46:11 PM

  thanks but its my engine light on. Now i have clear liquid right under the middle of my car. assuming water pump what do you think?

• Re: 2004 suzuki forenza [kellij2]

  Written by: joegallant on Sep 29, 2010 10:20:54 AM

  Hi Kelly, I had a 06 forenza standard. The power steering light always came on no matter what. Just make sure that you have power steering fluid in the reservoir and you will be fine. The check engine light will always come on. I know have a 05 automatic LX forenza. and my light always comes on. The code tells me I need a new Catalytic converter. I'm not doing that. ... Read More

• 2004 suzuki forenza

  Written by: kellij2 on Sep 24, 2010 5:02:02 AM

  K just got this car october of 09 used and need a power steering pump and my freaking engine light came on and flashed on and off for a few seconds going in bewtween lancaster and columbus last night. It now does not flash but goes on and off and told the code it pulled up has to do with compression. Any ideas? I am a single mom of a five ... Read More

• Engine Light and Idle

  Written by: azsuz on Sep 17, 2010 10:50:53 PM

  I have a 2004 Forenza, it has been a gem until it hit 60k, I had the steering light explanation mark issue for two years, took it to CarX in Illinois and also Midas in AZ. No one could figure out the problem. I take my car in every three months for an oil change and am a little fanatical about my cars (and I am female!) At 60k, had a ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2004 Suzuki Forenza Cylinder Head [robinson9676]

  Written by: 19slim69 on Jan 23, 2010 8:03:57 PM

  here is the problem i had with my suzuki,the car was doing great for 3 months we had a mechanic fix and seal the head cover with a new gasket and replace the spark plugs at the beginning of the three months after that we went shopping and the car just died so i had it towed to a mechanic and paid the tow fee after i asked the local mechanic ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2004 Suzuki Forenza Cylinder Head [robinson9676]

  Written by: 19slim69 on Jan 23, 2010 7:45:50 PM

  yes our deal requested the records and they wanted to charge 1,000 dollars to replace the part that need to be replaced,so what i would suggest is go to a local mechanic and get a computer scan on the vehicle to see what is actually causing the problem just like i did,it was well worth the 20dollars and i replaced the part myself :) :) :) :) :) your daughter might ... Read More

• Re: Problems with 2004 Suzuki Forenza Cylinder Head [jh2416]

  Written by: robinson9676 on Jan 22, 2010 7:35:46 PM

  My daughter is having the same problem but the dealer wants all records of maintenance in order to honor the warranty. Did your dealer request all records from you to have this done? We don't have the records because the dealer that we went to went out of business because the goverment was after him and he would not transfer the records over. How did yours turn out?

• Forenza Lemon.. Wait Lemons are worth more in weight..

  Written by: lonesan on Dec 7, 2009 9:13:16 PM

  So I just rolled 75,000miles earlyer tonight and right then the check engine light came on.. Great *Now* whats wrong with this Closest Suzuki dealer is 60-100miles away and they are retards (actually messed up my car more last time they touched it.) few things to Note about this *Lemon* I have replaced the Headlights (both of them) professionaly once and 2twice on my own (even used premium bulbs) in the ... Read More

• Re: omg..it is the wagon too.. I have a 2006 forenza [cher1983]

  Written by: tenab on May 17, 2009 10:13:10 PM

  I bought my teenage daughter a 2004 Forenza and have had lots of troubles. I always get the run around and once they even had the car about 6 weeks to fix. Now the car has a blown motor because of sludge. Suzuki says it is our lack of oil changes which is crap!!!! Any lawsuit I will gladly be part of. I owe 5,000 and Suzuki wants me to pay ... Read More

• Problems with 2004 Suzuki Forenza Cylinder Head

  Written by: jh2416 on May 10, 2009 3:52:19 PM

  I'm going through a big problem with my 2004 Suzuki Forenza. The check engine light came on and the dealer told me there was an issue with the cylinder head. The good news is that although it is a very expensive piece that costs over $2,000, my 7 year power train warranty covers this part. I took the car to the dealer last Saturday and it's been there all week. The ... Read More

• Great to 30,000miles then cost more than new.

  Written by: lonesan on Apr 26, 2009 12:39:31 PM

  So I have been reading all these issues people have and seams I dont seam to have most of the issues everyone has.. But I have my own gripes.. I have 58,800miles on my 2004 Suzuki Forenza S.. i put 30,000 on it last year alone Stock tires were crap and started cracking at the sidewalls at 20,000miles. Im now on my 3rd set of tires on this car. After 30,000miles ... Read More

• trouble with 2004 suzuki forenza

  Written by: halfpint2484 on Apr 3, 2009 1:56:00 PM

  my husband and i went to test drive a 2004 suzuki forenza, and as we were pulling in to buy the thing....it just died. the motor shut down and all the lights on the dash came on. my husband turned the key off and then restarted it, it came on no problem, but we couldn't figure out what the problem was. has anyone else had this kind of problem. we're just ... Read More

• forenza

  Written by: ilp on Jan 24, 2008 10:04:44 AM

  Wait until you get about 60000 and see if suzuki care. I have a 2004 Forenza and never really had any problems with it. But when I did, suzuki would not live up to the warranty. My car became disabled as I was driving down the interstate. I had it towed to a Suzuki Dealership. I was told that there was sludge in the engine and therefore the drivetrain warranty would ... Read More

• Headlights

  Written by: bubbascar on Nov 10, 2008 5:25:07 AM

  I purchased a 2004 Forenza for my daughter back in February. Thank God there have been no major problems. However, last week my daughter was complaining that her headlights were not working. During the day, the DRLS would come on as normal, but at night, the headlights did not come on. I did some searching and found that Suzuki had a recall for the headlights for the 2004 and 2005 model ... Read More

Suzuki Forenza

• 2004 Suzuhi Forenza

  Written by: brettmizelle on Oct 15, 2008 6:47:54 AM

  MY NAME IS BRETT. I WILL BE TURNING 16 ON OCTOBER 24TH 2008 AND THIS PAST JANUARY I GOT A 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA EX (AUTO TRANS) AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH IT ALREADY. THE GAS MILEAGE ISN'T ANYWHERE CLOSE TO WHAT IT SHOULD BE...EVEN WHEN IM DRIVING LIKE A 60 YEAR OLD WOMAN. THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE RADIO BUTTONS HAVE FADED AND THE CD PLAYER IS MESSED UP. ANYONE ELSE HAVING ... Read More

Suzuki Forenza Troubles

• Oh yes I know this problem.

  Written by: zero8 on Mar 20, 2006 5:57:52 AM

  Had a 2004 Forenza and brought it into the dealership about 12 times for this issue. Finally Suzuki gave me some money and hooked me up with a dealer that would give me a high trade it on it, now I have a 2006 just as many problems. This problem will not go away, get out of that car as soon as you can.

Suzuki Forenza

• Chevrolet Optra - Loading a used one.

  Written by: gowri on Apr 28, 2005 11:54:08 PM

  Hi all, I am little confused where to post this one, hope I will find a suggestion here. I am considering buying a used Chevrolet Optra (as it is called in middle east, and Suzuki Forenza in USA) from my friend. What he is having is a base model, without passenger air bag, alloy wheels, and ABS. (Wonder why GM differentiates in safety features also. Same in Canada comes with all ... Read More

Suzuki Forenza Troubles

• Engine Light

  Written by: acinorev2004 on Oct 24, 2005 9:40:39 AM

  I have a 2004 Suzuki Forenza. The engine light is on and I've already opened and closed the gas cap. I have not put gas recently and only have a quarter tank left so could it still be the gas cap? Why would it take so long to light up? Also, we already replaced the gas cap July 2004 so could there still be a problem? The manual says that if ... Read More

Suzuki Aerio Wagon

• Aerio at NY Auto Show

  Written by: guickg on Apr 16, 2004 11:02:38 AM

  I went to see the NY Auto Show the other day. There was an Aerio SX displayed there, but I don't remember seeing an Aerio sedan. The SX was displayed practically out of sight, behind a huge column, and all the way on the edge of Suzuki's display area. There was practically no visitor traffic around it. Suzuki's new cars, on the other hand, were displayed right in the middle of ... Read More

• Saw the 2004 Aerio, Forenza and Verona

  Written by: smiller678 on Aug 31, 2003 8:31:52 AM

  Hi all, I live in southern California about 25 miles from Brea where Suzuki's US Headquarters is located. I decided to take a drive there and look around. In their parking lot they had a 2004 Aerio SX, Verona and Forenza. Aerio SX: This is practically the same car. From the exterior only thing that has changed is the wheels. They are 5 spoke and look a little cleaner with less ... Read More