Air Bag Problems of Suzuki Forenza

Air bag light came on in the dash, also passenger seat belt not on light came on in the clock. I took the car to planet automotive group here in charlotte, they ran a diagnostic on the vehicle and found a b1448 code for passenger seat mat defect. I called the manufacture at 714-572-1490 talked to a person named debbie, I was told this is no longer under warranty and they could not help. I disagreed with her, told her this was a very serious safety issue and they should help with the cost of replaced/repair. Was told sorry. Need you help am 85 year old and don't have funds for new seat which cost $3750. 00.

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Passenger airbag off light is on even with passenger in seat. I am surprise there is not a recall for this problem which can lead to serious injury and even fatalities. Suzuki issued a recall for the grand vitaras. This is down right pathetic and is a slap in the face to their customers. I will definitely be filing a lawsuit about this matter if nothing done about this matter.

I started my car and a few seconds later the airbag in the driver seat went off and the airbag hit me. The car was stationary.

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I bought a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. I had no idea that these cars are so hazardous. On the second day after my purchase, the car suddenly went into reverse on the highway in rush hour traffic. I was lucky enough to get it out of reverse and coast to the shoulder. I have since found out this is an ongoing defect that, and that there are many more. I also found out that Suzuki has been made aware but sits back and does nothing about it. This car has the potential of being deadly and needs to be removed from the market so that people like me aren't forced to drive something so unsafe. I can't afford the costly repairs and I can't sell this car. I am scared to death that in one of the many stalls some one is going to hit me. It should have never been on the market to start with. I am confident that if someone hasn't already been killed because of this defective car that they will be.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the passenger air bag in the seat went off causing significant injury to the contacts eardrum and the seat was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000. Ad.

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I bought 2007 Suzuki Forenza with only 50 miles on it. I have had nothing but problems with it and now it poses a safety risk since the dealership can't find anything about it. It suddenly stops while I am driving. I lose control and need to move it all the way across the highway. I have come several times close to being hit. All lights on the dashboard are showing even though it might not be the problem.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a spill in the console where the air bag was housed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

When I was driving on the raod my airbag from behind on the driver seat busted and my head hit the sternig wheel and I stoped in the middle of the raod , not knowing what was going on and my I seen amoke coming from the sode of my driver seat, and I seen my air bag had busted on it own.

The passenger seat air bag cushion is activated by weight, going down the road the caution dash panel lights came on, indicating that my wife was under I think 40 lbs. Which is not no where near correct. Since this incident the lights indicating the air bags are not activated, remain on continually when the wagon is running. I believe this could be a safety hazard if an accident were to occur. Please respond!! thanks.

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.

It started havin a shift malfunction from 3 to 4 gear and now quite often just revs up instead of going, passenger seat belt often releases on its own, and the passenger airbag is constantly on.

My airbag lite does not come out and this been happening for years. Every time I tock it to the dealership they fixed it for couple of days and the light comes back on.

Back in Nov 2012 I took my 2005 Suzuki Forenza in for a recall repair as suggested the recall was on the wiring harness that put the headlights on and off (I had been having trouble with my headlights popping on and off at random times) so after I obeyed the recall I noticed that the problem was fixed so in Jan 12 2013 my car was sitting at a local applebees parking lot completely turned off nothing plugged in no lighters in the car just sitting there when someone ran into the restaurant and shouted "whose gold Suzuki is that? its on fire" needless to say when I ran out the dashboard was completely in flames the fire dept came to rescue and at my request a fire investigator investigated the incident and concluded that the fire started as a result of a electrical short in the wiring harness. . . (yes the "recalled'' "fixed" part) the actually dealership that "fixed" the recalled part has already stated that they arent taking responsibility for it & I am waiting to Suzuki corporate to conclude their findings I truly hope Suzuki does the right thing in this unfortunate matter if not I am prepared to take legal action but im praying they will do the right thing and take responsibility.

Please help! my 2008 Suzuki Forenza : is giving so much problems,I told the dearship and they said nothimg is wrong. With the car,bout the light stay on all the time ,and I don't feel safe,can you help me?thank you for your help.

June 2010 air bag defect -- I own a 2005 Suzuki Forenza wagon. In may 2010 I listed this vehicle for sale only to find (through a check up) that there was a faulty air bag on the passenger side front. At the time of this discovery the car had a little less than 32,000 miles. The dealership said that it would cost $1,500/$1,600 to replace the problem seat. It was also told to me that there exist an "out of warranty assistance" program for safety related problems. After three weeks of waiting for an answer, Suzuki denied any assistance. I feel that since this is a "no maintenance safety system" (that is defective as of no fault of mine) that the airbag should be replaced or fixed by the manufacture. After all they have a 3 year - 36,000 mile warranty. (my car has 32,000 miles) how do I proceed against Suzuki before some one is injured because of a lack of safe air bag? [xxx] case #[xxx] with Suzuki company information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph another vehicle crash into the contacts vehicle. During the crash none of the air bags deployed. The contact was taken to the emergency room for injuries suffer to the neck and back. During the crash the frame was damage and the engine moved. The contact feels the air bags should have deployed since the impact of the crash was severe. Failure mileage was 16,000. Updated 3/24/10 updated 05/10/jb.

Suzuki Forenza in front end collision with Jeep wrangler. Forenza suffered front end damage. The airbags in the Forenza did not deploy. The drivers side seat belt in the Forenza did not lock when I slammed on the brakes, which led to me slamming against the steering wheel.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. While seated in the passenger seat with her daughter seated in the driver's seat, the contact smelled a burning smell coming from the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and went around the vehicle to help her paraplegic daughter exit the vehicle. Before she could reach her daughter, the air bag deployed and struck her in the back, upper shoulder, and neck region. The paramedics were called and gave her an ice pack. The contact informed her to go to her doctor's office for further evaluation. The failure mileage was 39,841.

The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Forenza. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle. The vehicle sustained moderate damages and none of the air bags deployed. She called the dealer to determine the cause of the failure, but was referred to her insurance agency. The contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the failed incident. The failure and current mileages were 43,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The contact was moderately injured due to impacting the steering column. A police report was filed. The contact has pictures of the incident. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 3,000.

Was hit by a pontiac on the passenger side of the vehicle and the air bags did not go off. The manual states that I have air bags that are in the passenger and driver seats that are supposed to go off if an accident occurs. Due to this, my passenger and I suffered injuries that could have been fatal, if I had not tried to avoid the accident. Also, the center console broke during the accident, causing the gear shift to stick, and when you turn the engine off, it won't go all the way off until you jerk the gear shift toward the driver seat.

The vehicle was traveling at 55 mph when all of a sudden the engine shut down on its own. The air bag check light immediately turned on after this occurred. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.