2004 Suzuki Forenza Review
Price Estimate:Â $726 - $1,210





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Lots of standard features for the price, comfortable cabin with unexpected conveniences, solid construction, predictable handling.
Cons
- Subpar fuel economy, similarly priced Aerio makes more power, can't get side airbags.
What’s new
The Forenza is an all-new compact economy sedan from Suzuki.
Edmunds says
Comfortable, well equipped and solidly built, the Forenza represents a good value for small sedan buyers on a budget.
For sale near Torrance, CA
1 listings
- 56,447 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Pacific Auto Sales (946 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Cheney, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KL5JD52Z84K975332
Stock: 975332
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-23-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$261/mo  for Forenza S
Forenza S
vs
$228/mo
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Suzuki Forenza Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(11%)
3(6%)
2(4%)
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Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Easy to find any parts!!
4 out of 5 starsJB, 10/06/2015
2004 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I have researched, and you can buy almost all parts for this car at rockauto.com. you don't have to use a dealer. Thanks
headaches!
2.88 out of 5 starsHEADACHE, 07/16/2010
2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
I was so excited when i first bought this car. it was my first brand new car and i was excited that i got such a great price...unfortunately all that changed 2 years into owning it. the check engine light had been an on going problem since the beginning. multiple small problems arose in between then and now. the pickup in the car when accelerating is very slow. as for the last 2months. … i have had the car in the shop more than ive had it at home. it has not been able to pass inspection for the THIRD time. lets see its had, a head gasket replaced, antifreeze leak fixed, serpentine belt replace 2x, new thermostat 2x, new pcm ,still not fixed now. buyer beware!
Great Car
4.88 out of 5 starsJim Dolbare, 02/21/2007
2004 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
I bought this car because it looks good and the warranty is great, and when we test drove it we like the how it drove. After 43,000 miles, we can say it has been very dependable and caused us no problems. This one is going to our daughter next year for school and we will likely buy another for the wife.
Bad Company
3.5 out of 5 starscliffmc, 02/08/2011
2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
We bought 2 Suzuki Forenza's from Dealership in New Smyrna Beach, FL. the first brand new and the second used. The A/C climate controls broke on both, only 43,000 miles on the second one! Right after warrantys were over of course! A $300.00 part! Had to pay the Dealership $90.00 to look at it and say "yep its broke" so they could send a report to the Manufacture in the hopes of fixing … it free of charge or some kind of help? But of coarse they declined to help at all! This Multi Million Dollar company screwed over a loyal customer for $300.00!! The Dealership has never been very helpful or that friendly after you buy! I Would highly recommend everyone to stay away from Suzuki!! Built cheap!
2004 Forenza Highlights
S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $13,199 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $261/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Forenza include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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