WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD MY AIRBAG FROM BEHIND ON THE DRIVER SEAT BUSTED AND MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND I STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD , NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING ON AND MY I SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM THE SIDE OF MY DRIVER SEAT, AND I SEEN MY AIR BAG HAD BUSTED ON IT OWN. *TR
2006 Suzuki Forenza airbags problems
severe 46 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
46
Recalls
0
Crashes
14
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN JANUARY 2010. MY MECHANIC RESET THE SENSOR AND CHECKED OUT THE WIRING. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON AFTER ABOUT 1 MOUTH AND HAS NO MATTER WHAT WE DO'STAYED ON--- ADDITIONAL LIGHTS COME ON PERIODICALLY INCLUDING THE ENGINE LIGHT, SEATBELT AND DRIVING LIGHT. WHAT A BUNCH OF GARBAGE. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE----THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS'RECALL THIS CAR FOR …
AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED SUZUKI SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING IT AND THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL. OR I CAN PAY TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. SUZUKI CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. I HAVE SIGNED MYSELF UP FOR A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. *TR
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR THROUGH A GRAVEL STREET, I HIT A MAN HOLE AND THE SEAL TO MY AIRBAGS BROKE, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT OR DEPLOY FULLY. I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT NOR WAS ANYONE HURT OR INJURED OR ANY PROPERLY DAMAGE DONE, THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF MY CAR WAS NOT HIT NOR DAMAGED, THIS LEAD ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE MUST BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT ON THE CAR, I HAD THE DEALERSHIP LOOK AT …
FRONT END COLLISION, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND STARTED A FIRE WHICH CAUGHT MY CLOTHING ON FIRE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI FORENZA. WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND REMAINS LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,126 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20. UPDATED 12/31/07 *TR
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS:ON AND OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. A LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT WORKING. THE AIR BAG WILL TURNOFF WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED AT A DEALERSHIP. THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE SWITCH WERE ON ORDER. ALSO CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
It's a meaningful issue. 46 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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