DRIVER'S AIRBAG WAS FIXED 2 OR 3 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, AND FIXED ONE MORE TIME AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ONCE AGAIN. *TR
2005 Suzuki Forenza airbags problems
severe 40 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
40
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THE SUZUKI FORENZA'S AIRBAG SENSOR (I HAVE A 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA) IS UNDER THE CUP HOLDER AND FAULTS OUT EASILY DUE TO CONDENSATION FROM BEVERAGES. MINE JUST WENT OUT FOR THE 3RD TIME IN 2 YEARS. I CONTACTED SUZUKI, AND THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS 50,000 MILES AND IS OUT OF THE "BUMPER-TO-BUMPER" WARRANTY PERIOD. MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE…
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON SINCE 07-2014 APPROX. 55,000 MILES ON CAR AT THAT TIME. DEALER SAYS THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL AND SUZUKI WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRENTY, BUT THEY WILL BE HAPPY TO TAKE MY MONEY. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN # TS050115B.ITS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza?
It's a meaningful issue. 40 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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