Ford E-450 vs Suzuki Forenza
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford E-450 | Suzuki Forenza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 546 | 1,360 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2026 | 2004–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 73 |
| Fires reported | 31 | 85 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.7% | 15.4% |
Ford E-450 by year
What breaks
Tires
120
22.0%
Brakes
68
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
65
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
37
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
6.2%
Steering
30
5.5%
Body & Structure
30
5.5%
Electrical System
29
5.3%
Suzuki Forenza by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
366
26.9%
Electrical System
191
14.0%
Airbags
179
13.2%
Engine & Cooling
156
11.5%
Lights
109
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
74
5.4%
Doors, Latches & Locks
34
2.5%
Body & Structure
31
2.3%