Air Bag light came on in the Dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to Planet Automotive Group here in Charlotte, they ran a Diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at [XXX] talked to a person named [XXX], I was told this is no longer under warranty and they could not help. I disagreed with…
2007 Suzuki Forenza airbags problems
severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD IS CONTINUALLY ON. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE FAULT LIES IN THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION AND SENSING APPARATUS. A REPLACEMENT COSTS OVER $900. THE DEALER SAID THAT IF THE WARNING LIGHT IS ON THE AIR BAG MAY NOT FUNCTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE DEALER ALSO SAID THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE ON FORENZA'S. *TR
PASSENGER AIR BAG DOESN'T LONGER TURN ON WHEN A PASSENGER IS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SIT AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD IS ALWAYS ON. I HAVE TAKING THIS ISSUE TO MANY DEALERS AND THE SYSTEM WORK FOR AROUND ONLY 2 WEEK AND THEN THE ISSUE COMES BACK AND THE WARNING LIGHT TURN ON AGAIN AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DOES NOT LONGER WORK AGAIN. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Suzuki Forenza?
It's a meaningful issue. 25 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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