Eight problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza based on all problems reported for the 2006 Forenza.
My check engine light came on. I went to auto zone and was told it was the transmission sensor. After some research, we discovered this problem runs rampant on 2006 Suzuki Forenza models. We took it to the dealership and the manager over parts and service changed the sensor for us. However, the connector it plugs into was broken and he would look for a used one, as buying a new one means buying a whole new engine harness ($800-$900). Anytime I look up my make and model this is all anyone has to say and Suzuki will do nothing about it except charge more money to keep trying to fix it. They should be forced to recall all of these vehicles until the problem is resolved.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that her check engine light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Ahhh yes. . . The range sensor going out. My car started doing this in October 2010 and I was told that I need a new sensor too. My car jerks when this acts up and when it is gear, you can see the both the "r" and the "d" on the instrument panel. I took my car to midas and the mechanic (that works on my car) take a look at, he showed me where the sensor is (if you're facing the engine it's the little black round looking thing with a handle and yellow stripe on it). He did something to it and it ran fine for a few days and then did the "jerk" and the engine light came on again. I looked under the hood, and pressed down (as to pushing it back into place) and wiggled it a little before this. When I started my car, it ran perfectly and the light went off. I do this every 3-5 days. It seems to me that the sensor is getting loose and needs to have a new fitting. I'm not spending $253. 00 until I absolutely need it. They do need to recall this because it's very annoying to have to deal with!!.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that in order to turn the vehicle on, the contact would have to shift the vehicle into neutral. After the vehicle was started, the check engine light would illuminate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the check engine light constantly illuminates. She also noticed a gaseous odor inside the passenger compartment. The mechanic stated that the oxygen sensor on the driver side was the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 26,548.
2006 Suzuki Forenza with engine light and gas tank problems. Consumer states that it took him 3 weeks to get a new gas cap. Customer has spent more than $330 and the problem is still not fixed. The consumer stated the engine light continued to illuminated after repairs were made to the vehicle. The consumer was informed by a different mechanic that the vehicle needed a new map sensor and wiring harness. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice while on the freeway while driving 25 mph.
When I first brought the car on 1/30/2006, it started giving me problems,such as not starting up, the engine light on and off all the time. The emergency brake light on constantly. The power windows rolling up and down by themselves. The power locks stop working and then work over and over again. When I'm driving, the car jerks and pulls all the time. (the pulling is coming from the transmission). I am a single mother of two and I feel real bad about getting stuck with a lemon. After I get out of school I take classes at night and my kids go to the daycare on campus when I picked them up after class, got in the car, started it up, and the front two windows rolled down by themselves, and would not roll up and it was snowing and we had to ride all the way home like that. The dealership doesn't care. As far as they are concerned, it is not their problem. It is a messed up world we live in where someone knows that you really need a car and they screw you with a lemon. Until this present day, all these problems described still exist but so do me and my son-3 and my daughter-6 if anybody can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Three weeks after I purchased my Forenza the check engine light came on, so I took it in to the dealership & was told it is a known problem with the Forenza . The problem had to do with the '02 sensor' and currently there is no fix for the problem. At that time they reset the code problem. Each time the problem recurred I went back to the dealership and they caused the light to turn off. On August 25 the promised fixed was installed and a few days later the check engine light turned on again and I returned to the dealership and was told that the correction has not worked and I would be contacted when one was available. As of October 25, 2006, the check engine light is still on and I have not been contacted by no one, even though I have called, written and emailed to everyone connected to the dealership.