Suzuki Forenza
4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2008
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (38)
The 2008 Forenza in brief
The 2008 Suzuki Forenza is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 5% better than the 2008 compact car average of 21.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Suzuki Forenza has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (47), exterior lighting (33), engine (32).
2006 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 146 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Forenza compares
The 2005 Suzuki Forenza is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 6% worse than the 2005 compact car average of 23.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 Forenza
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2008 Honda Civic | 42 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2008 Honda Accord | 25 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →