2008 Suzuki Forenza Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

26Air Bags complaints

17.1%Of all 152 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN69 · 45.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 19.7%

AIR BAGS26 · 17.1%

ENGINE22 · 14.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 11.8%

Share of the 152 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Suzuki Forenza overview page.

What owners report

“MY AIRBAG LITE DOES NOT COME OUT AND THIS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS. EVERY TIME I TOCK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY FIXED IT FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10559520 — filed 01/12/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10544235 — filed 09/18/2013

“THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NO LONGER WORKING. A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH STAYS ON STATING THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR…”NHTSA complaint 10543858 — filed 09/16/2013

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Suzuki Forenza: 26 of 152 complaints on file (17.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Suzuki Forenza have in total?

152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.