Seven problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Suzuki Forenza based on all problems reported for the 2005 Forenza.
Transmission range sensor malfunction. Car won't accelerate or go above 1st gear. $160 to replace. Known issue with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving through an intersection. The contact stated that the vehicle also experienced an issue with starting. The dealer (germain Toyota of naples, 13315 tamiami trail n, naples, FL 34110) was contacted, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The contact noted that the vehicle operated as intended prior to being repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) and 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. While driving 60 mph, the engine shook forcefully. The engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. It was diagnosed that the engine's oxygen sensor failed. The contact assumed the vehicle needed a tune up, so he had the tune up repair performed on the vehicle. The failure still persisted when the vehicle was driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was burning odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that smoke was coming from headlight, from under the hood and from the bottom floorboard without warning. The contact stated that she pulled over and discovered that the vehicle caught fire. The contact sustained a burn on the right leg that required medical attention. There was not a fire/police report. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:14v262000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 119,115. Ss.
Recurring event air bag lamp keeps turning on never been in accident had it replaced twice Suzuki dealer was off for years, now has come back and stayed on for months. On 3/20/2014 car sputter lost power was able to park it in a parking space not able to turn back on, problem fuel pump went out. 8/28/2014 recently, while driving my car, my Suzuki Forenza 2005 lost complete power: when checked the believed problem is 4-3 shift malfunction p1884 manufacturer cont trans and p0700 trans control system malfunction. My mechanic told me to get a hold of Suzuki, to see if under warranty, if its going to be recalled or where it can be repaired, still trying to get a hold of them.
While sitting at a stop light or stopped for more than a minute and its hot outside, the car will just turn off. If I put it in park it will start right back up. It only seems to do this when it is hot outside. Please look into this matter. Mechanic has replaced and looked everything over and cannot seem to find anything.
My car loses power while car in in motion, also, ac will not power on , but after some time it will power on. Malfuntion light stays on at times, and will go off at times, but for now it is on , and has began to blink. Car has burning smell at times as well, like plastic is burning or something.