Suzuki Forenza owners have reported 147 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (52 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (32 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Transmission range sensor malfunction. Car won�t accelerate or go above 1st gear. $160 to replace. Known issue with this vehicle. Read details...
I have had the transmission range sensor replaced on my 2008 Suzuki Forenza twice already and it has malfunctioned again. When it malfunctions, my car jerks heavily when changing gears, and it is an automatic engine. Read details...
Vehicle sporadically stalls while driving, not a stop light or sign but while the car is actively being driven and the accelerator is depressed. Most recently it has begun to rev up between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. When this happens, I put the car in neutral to try to get it back to normal. Read details...
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. Read details...
I have complained consistently about the vibrations at idle and the loud noises in my engine compartment. Also fumes coming thru my vents that burn my eyes at times. Ended up in the er on one occasion and the next day the car had oil all over the valve gasket cover. Read details...