Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
My 06 Forenza would not shift into drive and the check engine light would come on then it would get better and the check engine light would turn off. Then I started getting the periodic clunk and scrambled display, usually while in a parking lot or when just starting a trip and driving slow. I finally took it to advance auto and they told me it was the transmission senor. They sent me to the dealer who made me take the car back home because the check engine light had turned back off and they couldn't read the codes. It's still not fixed because when the check engine light comes on it never at the shop. I have reseached online and find that a lot of consumers are having the exact same problem with this car. I think Suzuki should do a recall for this problem because it's not a random problem but seems to be a standard problem.
Yes my cars gears when I drive would go in different gears and I almost got hit. I use this car for taking my kids to school and I love my kids very much. I contacted the dealer ship and they acted like they did not care about this problem and I told them that alot of people have complained. These cars are dangerous and a safety hazard and should not be allowed to be sold or be allowed on the road. And if something happens to people and their familys then Suzuki and anyone else who allows Suzuki to sell these cars should be held responsible if something happens to someone. I will retaliate if something happens to my children. I and all the other people would appreciate if you either stop them from selling these cars or have them recalled. Or make them go to the junk yard. Thank you.
I purchased a used 2006 Suzuki Forenza in California. Biggest mistake of my life. I have had nothing but problems since I brought the vehicle. Two weeks after my purchase the engine light came on. I was visiting family in las vegas who helped me find a near by dealer. After the diagnostic they advised me the valve cover was sealed improperly. Now I just got the car 2wks prior so I called the used dealer I brought he car from and let them know what was going on. Not to mention the passenger door handle broke off. I see I am not the only one with door handle complaints. The dealer in las vegas fixed the leaking valve cover and replaced one spark plug as oil leaked into it. This was fixed under the warranty. A month later the vehicle started to stall and then accelerate by itself. The engine light came back on so I took it to a Suzuki dealer in van nuys, CA. The service manager advised me after the diagnostic it was the battery. I had the battery replaced and paid a diagnostic fee a total of $275. 00. A few months after that the engine light was back on. While on my way to work the car stopped accelerating almost causing a vehicle to hit me. I took it back to the same dealer in van nuys who advised me the throttle was the issue. They replaced the throttle and the same issue is happening. They now claim it's the main engine wiring harness. I called american Suzuki to see if the "engine wiring harness" is covered under warranty. The power train does not cover the wiring harness. The dealer is asking for $1600. 00 to replace it or $489. 00 to repair the wires. I have only had it for 7mos. The dealer also gave a lengthy list of recommended services totaling $2541. 00. I declined all recommended services and currently do not have a working vehicle. I believe the issues with this vehicle are pre-existing and the dealer I brought it from knew about it. I plan to return this car.
I have had so many problems with this car!! it started out as I was shift into or past reverse. Now it shifts on it's own while driving, while pulling into traffic, while at stoplights/stop signs. You will be driving and it will jerk and put itself into park but still go. It's like driving a stick shift without letting off the clutch. This is a very dangerous vehicle to drive. You don't know when it's going to act up. I have my daughter in the car and wait until it's absolutely clear to pull out due to this. Tonight (10/13/11) I was driving, hit a bump in the road that I've driven over a million times and simultaneously, my brake light and my battery light came on. I drove to my destination with my lights dimming slowly and pulled into the spot and the car died. I spoke to the local Suzuki dealership and asked the service tech is he gets alot of issues with this sensor and he says "the numbers are higher than they should be for this car".
Went to put the car in reverse and it wouldn't move - check engine light came on but car wouldn't move. Put the car in drive, the gear light on the control panel started flashing but the car still didn't move. Turn the car off - started it up again, panel lights still flashed, car went into gear but when the gas was pressed, barely moved - would not change gears. This has happened too many times and I'm afraid I might get stranded somewhere. Searched the internet and found multiple problems with the transmission range sensor. Can't afford a costly repair but car is the main transportation for my family. Please help!!!.
I have an 06 Suzuki Forenza with about 86,00 milkes. My check engine light came on while driving home from work. Seems to be the transmission range sensor. They reset something; light went out. Next morning on way to work, it came on again. Now have call in to mechanic to see how to get this fixed. I am afraid to drive it since I don't know if driving would cause further damage.
1. Check engine light on . 2. Car doesn't have power, is sluggish. While driving it seems to slip out of gear, 3. Called dealership about it but no response it my transmission range sensor.
My 2006 Suzuki Forenza will shift on its own from drive to neutral while driving causing my car to stall out. When shifting to reverse the car will become unresponsive.
1. 4-26-2006, car repaired, found that the purge valve has an internal failure. R&r purge valve to correct. 2. 10-24-2006, car repaired, found code po705 trans range switch, open intermittent. R&r trans range switch to correct. 3. 12-21-2006, car repaired, power steering light on. Found needle angle sensor part -3721-085z00. Suzuki ordered part and still waiting for the part to be placed in car. 4. 12-29-2006, car repaired. Complaint was roaring noise and rmp needle going close to 5 and heat index exactly in the middle. The only repair done was r&r right wheel bearing in front and replaced hub. When on 1-10-2007 they called to pick up car all repairs done, I went and they told me that the car is sounding worse and it could possibly be a coupling by the tire and that I need a front wheel alignment and that's why I am having all these problems and that there is nothing wrong or found with the rmp needle going close to 5. I drove the car out and talked to another mechanic plus the owner of speedee's and they all laughed, and said that's not right and I would not go back. In driving the car now it really sounds bad and embarrassing, and sometimes it will not go past the speed I'm on while driving unless I release the brakes and press the gas again. The mechanic states not safety issue.
Steering wheel malfunction - loss of vehicle control and drove off the road manufacturer and car dealership did not help multiple other defects, including engine stalling/gears "sticking" - please refer details in letter to be sent to your office by mail.
Bought my car brand new with 16 miles on it in Jun. 2 weeks after I bought it, the car would not start. It has been in and out of the shop for 53 days and the problem is still not fixed.
: the contact stated the front passenger side air bag light illuminated. While attempting to start the vehicle the engine failed. When using the air conditioner there was an exhaust smell. The problems occurred intermittently. Although the dealership was alerted, no inspections have been made. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
I bought a Suzuki Forenza 2006 in 10/2005 and since February 2006 I've been having the same problem, 5 out of 7 days it does not want to start, I have taken the car to the dealer for the same thing three times and I call every week for the same reason, now they are telling me that they are aware of this particular problem with the Forenzas but they do not have a fix for this problem and there is nothing they could do for me. We bought new so we wouldn't have any problems, and we are paying for this car. Please help us.