Two problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza based on all problems reported for the 2008 Forenza.
Owner states that the check engine light comes on and loses power. . Car will go from drive to a different gear. This happened on numerous occasions (when at red lights. . Going uphill ( which is dangerous if there is a vehicle behind you) and regular driving. Took vehicle to transmission shop 6 times and after spending over 750. 00 on range sensor and computer board problems. . . Still having the same issues with check engine light. . Loss of power and gear slips.
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that there was smoke emitting from the vents in the vehicle. The transmission had begun slipped and would not stay in the drive gear. The vehicle also hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine light had been illuminated since August 2010. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.