Nine problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Suzuki Forenza based on all problems reported for the 2007 Forenza.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while reversing out of a residential drive way at approximately 5 mph, the passengers side air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that although the seat was occupied the air bag light remained on. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag light sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. While driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the air bag indicator was off while a passenger was occupying the seat. The contact was unable to find a dealer to repair the vehicle because all the Suzuki dealers in the area were no longer in business. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,579.
Suzuki Forenza 2007, 42,000 miles. 1) transmission range sensor: transmission slips when in drive -- panel shows a "d" with a slash through it. After researching, have found this to be extremely common among the most well-maintained Forenzas. Unacceptable. Engine light came on and as soon as I tried to go forward ,the car would just decelerate down like 10 or 20 mph "scary" within a matter of seconds and no matter how much I pushed the pedal to accelerate to the floor but it was as if I didn't have power. 2)tire pressure light comes on every other day. 3)the front passenger air bag light comes on to show the air bag is not working even if I have a passenger seated properly in the front seat.
The front passenger air bag light comes on to show the air bag is not working even if I have a passenger seated properly in the front seat. It does not do this all the time but it happens enough to concern me and my wife. I had the same problem with a 2006 model year of the same car. We had other problems with that car as well and the dealer took it back and sold us the 2007 which has some of the same problems. This has been happening on and off since we got the car in March of 2007.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated in her vehicle and would not dim. She has been unable to locate the dealer. She believes it is a manufacturer defect. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. While driving between 35-45 mph on a snow covered road, the contact crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. The inadvertent air bag deployment caused the driver to sustain severe injuries. The air bag warning indicator did not illuminate on the instrument panel. The police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital with head injuries and a broken knee cap. The vehicle was completely destroyed and was towed to the collision center. The failure and current mileages were 38,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. When the ignition was turned on, the air bag warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The front and driver side interior door handles failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not determine the cause of the failures. The driver and passenger side air bag harness and door handles were replaced under the service warranty. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for identical failures. In addition, the bolts from the radiator fan were loose and some were missing. Currently, the parts for the repair are unavailable and have been ordered. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 17,000. Updated 3/25/09 updated 03/25/09.
1. Left front inside door handle broke off 1,055mi. Replaced Aug 6. 2007 2. Passenger side air bag light stays illuminated when passenger is in seat,does not engage airbag. Removed passenger front seat and retorqued mounting belts evenly. Fixed on oct. 2 2007. 3,333mi. 3. Left front inside door handle breaks again. Replaced Dec. 14th 2007. 5932 mi. 4. Passenger side air bag light still staying on while passenger in seat. They found high resistance r&r center counsel and repair ground wire for airbag wiring harness and r&r passenger seat to reposition and retorque bolts for occupant detection system. The same day we also had rear inside right rear door handle replaced. Jan 09. 2008 5. Passenger inside front and rear door handles replaced. Broke off at the base of handle just like the previous one. Happened w/in days iof each other. Fixed July 09. 2008. 12,484 mi. 6. Passenger side air bag light is showing airbag is not engaged with passenger in car. Also passener seat belt light remains on when buckled. Found code b1378 high resistance found connector loose at sdm, reconnect and all ok. July 09 2008. 12484mi. 7. Called dealership two days later passengerside airbag light still staying on. 8. Just able to get to the shop today. Aug 11, 2008. Passenger side air bag light not engaging air bag with passenger in seat and air bag readiness light staying lit on dash. We were informed ordering new wiring harness and that the air bag readiness light meant that it disabled all air bags so they would not go off accidentally. Aug 11,2008. 13,848 mi.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. While driving approximately 65 mph when she heard a dripping noise coming from the engine and the air bag light was constantly on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to locate a failure. The failure continued to occur. She also stated that the passenger front door handle came off. The vehicle was purchased in April 2007 by June 2007 and all four door handles came off of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for the failure. She contacted GMC who referred her to another dealer who replaced the bottom portion of the engine. The contact stated that there was also a problem with the transmission and the vehicle slipped out of gear. She stated that the dealer performed a diagnostic test and no codes indicated that there was a failure. She stated that the engine light was on. The manufacturer suggested that she take the vehicle back to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired for any other the failures. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 73,507.