Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Suzuki Forenza

The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, she heard a loud grinding sound coming from under the hood area. The brake and electrical system lights then illuminated as the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stopped and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the engine serpentine belt was fractured and pulling the brake line out of the fire wall, spinning it around the brake line, the alternator pulley, and the steering rod. The electrical system harness was also fractured. The mechanic replaced the brake line and the engine drive belt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,380.

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The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Forenza. The contact was driving approximately 45-50 mph when the vehicle stalled and abruptly came to a stop. The contact received whiplash from the jerking motion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised him that the engine bearings had seized and the idle pulley failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was approximately 89,000.

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I have a 2006 Suzuki Forenza and have issues with the transmission range sensor and the airbag light staying on. I have looked online and there are several complaints about the same issues. Whenever the car is put in reverse or I have to go down the gears to drive, the car jerks and then drives very slowly. It is as though I am driving a stick-shift and not letting off of the clutch. The whole car jerks when this happens. I do not and have not had the money to fix this problem. The dealership told me it would $350. 00 plus labor to fix this part alone. On top that they said my serpentine belt needs changed which would be an additional $190. I believe this car needs recalled or atleast Suzuki needs pay the majority of the costs for the part being replaced.

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Power steering replaced, many tires replaced constantly, transmission replaced, timing belt replaced, seat belts replaced, air bags are in recall and need to be replaced, handles replaced, bad paint clippings on outer handles, co2 sensor replaced, headlight switch recalled and replaced, range mod sensor replaced twice, head gasket broken.

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When you drive car, engine cut power it is happen 34000 mile and still same problem. Inside door handle broke many times. They replace and again they are broke. Seat belt stuck and does not work. Transmission sensor goes out and replace at 54000 mile. Now when start car engine is shaking.

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. While driving 65 mph he experienced unintended vehicle acceleration and the vehicle stalled. An authorized technician replaced the timing chain, water pump, timing belt valves , and the cylinder head. The timing chain separated twice after the vehicle was repaired. None of the repairs have corrected the failure. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 51,000.

I purchased a new 2005 Suzuki Forenza August 25, 2005. The vehicle was deceptively presented as having a "maintenance-free timing chain" prior to purchase. All recommended maintenance has been performed by the selling dealer. The vehicle had 9759 miles at the most recent maintenance interval. Less than 20 miles later, when proceeding forward from a redlight, ascending a bridge, for no aparent reason whatsoever, the engine failed along with all power assisted accessories including steering and brakes. The vehicle began to roll backwards into oncoming and merging traffic to the rear. Quick thinking to use the emergency brake and brute strength to steer avioded a certain multiple car accident. Had my wife been driving, the accident would not have been avoided. The dealer did not immediately know the cause of the failure, but said they would call as soon as they knew something. I called the following day and was told that they contacted Suzuki technical support. Technical support told the dealer to order several parts including a water pump and head assembly. The dealer was informed that some water pumps had the pulley installed backwards allowing the timing belt to skip over the cogs causing extensive engine damage. The dealer wanted to know if this was a common failure, but technical support denied it. How then, did they know exactly which parts to recommend to repair the engine? the dealer showed me the broken retaining ring from the water pump, but has yet to disassemble the engine further because they are waiting on the parts. The vehicle has not been repaired yet. I no longer have confidence in the vehicle either way. I do not believe it is safe to travel american highways with this vehicle.