At the shop, Suzuki transmission and driveline issues have a recognizable signature. 532 documented complaints across 24 year-model entries from 2005 to 2013 is consistent with what we see come in. 2007 Suzuki Forenza tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 9 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Across the 398 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 51,701 miles. Repair exposure averages $2,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Pull a transmission fluid sample if you can. Color and smell tell you more than mileage alone. If the fluid is dark or smells burnt, walk.
ProblemsByVin SUZUKI / POWERTRAIN
24 model-year entries · 2005–2013
Suzuki powertrain problems
532 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Suzuki vehicles for powertrain issues. See powertrain across all makes →
Complaints
532
Recalls
0
Year-models
24
Avg fix
$2,500
9crashes
1fire
1injury
Worst-affected Suzuki model-years for powertrain Top 24 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2007 Suzuki Forenza
113 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Suzuki Forenza
105 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2008 Suzuki Forenza
75 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Suzuki VZR1800
55 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2006 Suzuki VZR1800
26 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2005 Suzuki Forenza
26 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Suzuki Reno
23 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Suzuki Reno
20 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2008 Suzuki Reno
12 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2008 Suzuki VZR1800
9 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Suzuki XL7
8 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2012 Suzuki Kizashi
7 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
7 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2010 Suzuki Kizashi
6 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2006 Suzuki Verona
6 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2005 Suzuki Verona
6 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
5 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2013 Suzuki SX4
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2012 Suzuki SX4
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2011 Suzuki SX4
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2011 Suzuki Kizashi
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Suzuki GSX-R600
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
Common questions
How many Suzuki powertrain complaints are on file with NHTSA?
532 complaints across 24 model-year entries from 2005 to 2013. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Suzuki.
Which Suzuki model has the most powertrain complaints?
The 2007 Suzuki Forenza leads with 113 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 Forenza (105) and 2008 Forenza (75).
What does it cost to fix Suzuki powertrain problems?
Independent shops average $2,500 for powertrain repairs across the Suzuki lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Suzuki powertrain recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover powertrain issues on Suzuki vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Suzuki.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.