suzuki forenza Problems

suzuki forenza 2007 Complaints

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remains illuminated after the vehicle is started. the failure only occurs when there is a passenger in the front seat. the dealer stated that the failure was due to the air bag and was replaced. approximately three weeks later, the failure recurred. the dealer stated that the sensor needed to be re-routed and performed the repair. however, the failure persists. the current mileage is 5,430 and failure mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

AIR BAGS

traveling w on nc 24 stopped in traffic at light. other vehicle lost control, struck front drivers door and rear passenger door on drivers side of car. airbags did not deploy. hit head on door frame. having headaches and a knot on head. picking glass out of head for several weeks. neck hurts, left and right arm hurt with swelling and knots and bruises. left side of body hurts: ribs, hip, leg, knee and shin.

Reported in: NEWPORT NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the vehicle has lock out security, which caused the doors to lock automatically when the engine was off with the key in the ignition. the contact stated that her baby was locked inside the vehicle and the police had to be called to unlock the doors. the failure mileage was 8,500 and the current mileage was 9,000.

Reported in: CHERRY HILL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z47K

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving 60 mph or greater, the vehicle began to vibrate. the road conditions were clear. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current mileage is 1,100 and failure mileage was 400.

Reported in: FERRIDAY LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

both drivers and passenger door handles broke off at the base. *jb

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

during a routine oil change and tire bal i was adv my kumho tires had severe tire rot and my tires began ripping from the sides. i was told to contact my dealer i took it to the suzuki repair shop who adv me and put in writing ii had no tire rot and what had occur was fault of my own , i was disturbed by there findings and got a third opinion who did adv i had severe tire rot and the veh was unsafe to drive. my veh was only 6 months old and my tires where already ripping apart my tread wear was less than 25% and the manufacturer date of my tire was 02/06. the repair shop was the worst experience i ever had but kumho did replace all 4 of my tires they also agreed they had severe tire rot. *jb

Reported in: YORK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

oxygen sensor was bad 3 months after buting car, both airbags in dash are defective. sensors are lighting up and it says can deploy at any time get car serviced. my dealership acts like they don't want to help me.

Reported in: SOUTHPORT NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Reported in: SOUTHPORT NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

2007 suzuki forenza. vehicle began pulling to the left while driving on the freeway. consumer states that the dealer told her that the tires needed air. then they said the car needed an alignment when putting air in the tires did not correct the problem. *kb the consumer went to another mechanic, however they were unable to perform the alignment and suggested that she take the vehicle back to dealer to have the specifications checked. *jb

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and two codes were produced from the diagnostic, the pedal position sensor and volt coalition. the second code dealt with the throttle system (throttle actuator system), which has limited power. the vehicle is running on 15% power and is dangerous to drive. the dealer called the tech line and they stated that they were aware of the failure and were working on a repair; however, there is currently no remedy. the failure mileage was 14,870. updated 4/28/09 *cn the consumer stated when she pulled out from the parking lot, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. in addition, there was a problem with the seatbelt. at times it would not click, even after several attempts. updated 04/30/09. *jb

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

SUSPENSION:FRONT

i bought a 2007 suzuki forenza on march 1, 2008. on june 9th i experienced pinging noises from the engine area. dealer told me it was motor mounts. on june 17th it happened again and i was told it was now the strut. to the day 6-25-2008 they still have no idea what it is and i was ultimately forced to purchase a different vehicle. they are also making me pay an upside down balance owed on car that i had for 3 months.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

passenger door handles broke at the base of the handle. son tried to open the back door (behind driver) and the handle broke off in his hand. the front passenger side door handle has a crack in it from the top to the bottom of the handle. i expect it to break any day. back right passenger lock does not respond to "unlock" button when it is pushed. all others rise, this one stays down.

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

STRUCTURE

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

my tire went flat on saturday july 12th, 2008 and i went to a local gas station and they checked the tire for me. they took it apart and found no hole in the tire and realized that my valve was broken with a sensor attached to it. they took the part out and replaced it with a regular valve without the sensor. i called suzuki in plaistow, new hampshire where i bought the car and they referred me to the hooksett location in new hampshire. i brought my car into the hooksett location on july 19th, 2008. i currently do not have the piece i gave it to the service department. i also found out the tire was no good because it kept going flat and caused damage. they couldn't replace the tire itself for free so i had to come out of pocket and pay for a new tire. they replaced the valve with sensor attached for free, but i am concerned that this will keep happening to all my tires and that i will get into an accident.

Reported in: JAMAICA PLAIN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

three of the four interior door handles have broken off under normal use. to get out the driver and passengers must lower the electric window and open from the outside. dealer says they have never seen this problem before and will not fix it because 30k+ miles.

Reported in: NAPLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

both driver and front passenger door handles have broken off. the driver side broke while still under warranty, but the passenger side broke just after the car hit 36,000 miles.

Reported in: AMHERST VA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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.

Reported in: PITTSBURG KS || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: PITTSBURG KS || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. two months after purchasing the vehicle, the contact received a recall notice for the seat belts. the recall repairs were performed, but afterwards the seat belt would not latch for approximately one month. at 7,000 miles, the vehicle speed control became inoperable. at 22,000 miles, the driver's side passenger door latch cracked at the base. as a result, the contact had to roll down the window and open the door from the rear in order to exit the vehicle. the vehicle began pulling to the left while driving between 40-70 mph. an independent mechanic stated that the tire had a hole in it and would be patched. also, the vehicle needed an alignment and the contact was informed to take it back to the dealer to have the specifications checked when the alignment did not correct the issue. the failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 23,450.

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

TIRES

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza wagon. the contact stated that the vehicle has a serious hesitation issue. while driving between 30-50 mph, the vehicle hesitates and decelerates. it does not lose complete power and the service engine light remains illuminated. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer five times and they replaced the wiring harness, accelerator, a few sensors, and reprogrammed the computer in the vehicle. the repairs only temporarily correct the issue for a few weeks, but then the failure recurs a month later. the contact is also experiencing failure with the passenger side air bag. the air bag remains off whenever an occupant is seated in the passenger seat. the dealer stated that it was supposed to remain off for a child's safety, but the owner claims that the failure occurs when adults are seated in the passenger seat as well. the dealer has not attempted to repair the air bag defect because they clam it is working as it was designed. the air bag defect has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased with approximately 30 miles. the failure mileage for the hesitation issue was 3,000 and current mileage was 12,000.

Reported in: BEVERLY HILLS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z77K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: BEVERLY HILLS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z77K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while attempting to exit the vehicle, the driver's side door handle detached from the vehicle. the dealer was notified and made the replacement. the failure mileage and vin were unknown.

Reported in: LAWTON OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while attempting to exit the vehicle, the driver's side door latch completely detached from the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified and the repairs were performed under warranty. the contact also stated that the rear driver's side door latch also detached from the vehicle. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

Reported in: LAWTON OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

the passenger side door handle just broke off then a week or two later the passenger side door handle broke off. all under normal use.

Reported in: BOONVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on 12/3/08 @ 12:30 a.m., my 2007 suzuki forenza caught fire resulting in a total loss. i've contacted suzuki & i'm awaiting there return call. the fire marshall ruled out arson & concluded that the origin of the fire was underneath the hood resulting from electrical wiring in the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle in may of 2008 & i've never had a problem since the purchase. on 12/2/08, i drove the vehicle once in the morning & then again in the evening. both trips were short distances. on the evening/early morning of 12/3/08 i woke up to my car engulfed in flames.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a dripping sound underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was returned to its place of purchase and the dealer also stated that there was an issue with the passenger side air bag . the contact was informed that the sensor was working properly and the dripping sound was caused by the condensation from the air conditioner. a few months later, the motor began making a knocking sound. she took the vehicle to a repair shop and they stated that the sound was coming from the top part of her motor. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they kept it for over a month; however, the knocking sound remained. three weeks later, a suzuki specialist replaced the motor. even after the motor was replaced, the knocking sound persisted. the contact was informed that the vehicle was working in the manner it was designed. weeks after the contact retrieved the vehicle, the noise grew louder. the vehicle was returned to the dealer and they stated that they only replaced the top part of the motor. they kept the vehicle and checked the oil level. days after retrieving the vehicle, while traveling and coming to a stop sign, it suddenly stalled and lost all power. the vehicle was taken to her residence and she believes that the vehicle is a lemon and full of manufacturer defects. she cannot afford any more repairs or towing. the failure mileage was 11 and current mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: PORT ARTHUR TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

AIR BAGS

tl*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.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

tl*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 *cn updated 03/25/09.*jb

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

AIR BAGS

tl*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.

Reported in: PILESGROVE NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD86Z17K

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving 15 mph, the contact was involved in a head-on crash. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. the dealer could not assist and advised the contact to call her lawyer. she sustained major injuries with her back and neck, as well as hearing issues and hernias. a police report was filed. the failure and current mileages were 32,000.

Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have a 2007 suzuki forenza; it was new when i purchased it. however, i just had a strange instance last week in which the brake lights would not go out after i turned off the car. i had to drain the battery just to find out whether or not they would go out, which they did not. i ended up taking it to the dealership and they had to replace the battery and brake switch. this cost about $275 altogether, however i am not sure if this has happened with other forenzas yet and wanted to report it, as brakelights being out someone could run into you if this happens. i have not had it happen again but if it does i will report it.

Reported in: PATASKALA OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

a person driving behind our car (suzuki-forenza) pulled up next to us and stated we didn't have any back tail lights we also noticed on our dashboard the airbag light came on and wouldn't go off. we stopped and checked the fuses, bulbs and found both in good working order but we still had no tail lights. attempted to head to an auto parts store to seek help(sunday) and realized that the gear shift would not come out of park. read the manual and had to utilize the release mech. everytime we stopped the car and placed it in park. also, some type of engine noise maybe fan belt continues and has to go back to the shop.

Reported in: CHARLESTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: CHARLESTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: CHARLESTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the check engine light has been coming on and off for several weeks. had it diagnosed and it is the transmission sensor (not covered by warranty), powertrain -yes not sensor. it only has 41,000 miles and has had regular dealership maintenance. dealer knew exactly what the problem was - said he'd had more than 10 this week with the same problem. can you say recall!!!

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

first was the seats belt this was fix , after that was the trans range switch i have to pay because they refuse to pay for that and now is the air bag light is on and i call the manufacturer and they send me to the shop but the shop refuse to check the car because the warranty is expire but this car is from 2007.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the driver's and passenger side front door handles were fractured, which reduced his ability to open the doors. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 42,145.

Reported in: GRANDVIEW MO || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

STRUCTURE

since taking possession of my vehicle (feb. '08)..the dash covers for the radio, clock & shift have always become extremely hot to touch, including the metal part of the ignition key. whenever the car is driven..other parts of the dash get warm..these listed parts get hotter, this condition is frightening!..sometimes there is an associated electrical type odor! the cd player cannot be used, the cd's get too hot to handle. the dealer has experienced this problem & the manufacturer has also..they both refuse to correct it.

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle began wobbling excessively. the vehicle would gradually change direction without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the rear struts were determined to be the cause of the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the repair cost was estimated at $580. in addition, the transmission failed to shift gears and the gear sensor was replaced. the interior door handles on the front and rear passenger side were also replaced. the failure and current mileages were 56,569.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

at 36,000 miles, my check engine light came on in my suzuki forenza. it then went off. soon, my car began to misfire and does not know the difference between reverse and neutral. at times, there is a line through the "d" (drive) on my dashboard (it's an automatic). i have read several other owners with this same problem. at times when traveling down the road, the car will shift itself into neutral.

Reported in: GLENDORA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

new suzuki forenza brought in 2007 10 miles when purchased. seat belts were not working, battery died, all door handles broke inside of car, tire sensor not working, gear shift not working (continuous problem) transmission started failing, also the passenger seat belt light failed to engage when someone was sitting on there. and currently in service brakes/gears/lights not working. vehicle currently has 30,000 miles only 2 yrs old. i need help i've tried everything.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

AIR BAGS

tl*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.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the problem started on 7/12/09. i had just gotten an oil change at wal-mart in jacksonville, ar, and as soon as i turned on the car the check engine light was on. wal-mart of course denied any damages, but stated if something was done on their part they would reimburse me for the damages. from there i went to auto zone and was told that the codes were 700 and 705, which referred to the transmission sensor. the very next day the check engine light went off. long story short, since that time the light has come on several times. prior to the light coming on, my car would be in drive but would hesitate and feel as if it is in neutral. also, a line would go across the d (drive) on my dashboard, and all of the other gears would appear to be something different on the dashboard (i.e. p (park) on the gear shift would read r (reverse) on the dashboard. i feel that this should not be happening on a 2007 model car. there are 62, 000 miles on this car, which are mostly highway miles. this is very frustrating and from what i have read on the web, this is a very common problem.

Reported in: CONWAY AR || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my daughter owns a 2007 forenza; she was recently driving down the road and began to notice a hesitation on the vehicle while driving; she then felt an acceleration and a deceleration on the vehicle - as if it wanted to stall and shut off. a few days later she was about to park and felt a sudden jerk and funny sound coming from the engine compartment - she turned off the vehicle and waited for approximately one hour; the vehicle started and she was told to leave it at home. the following day i brought it in to a suzuki dealer for service - i was told that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced - thank god my 19 year old did not get involved in an auto accident to the acceleration of this vehicle. please have this sensor checked out on all your suzuki forenza's. oh and give thanks to the fact that my warranty still had 3,000 miles left on it. i am now in doubt of this suzuki - i would feel much more comfortable if suzuki would extend their warranty to 5 years/50,000 miles instead 3 years/36,000 miles. i believe if suzuki believes in their vehicles then they should honor the request.

Reported in: OVIEDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, followed by a low power response, the engine warning light illuminated intermittently. an independent mechanic stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle body. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion and the technician stated the failure was related to the throttle body and needed to be replaced. the wiring within the throttle body was replaced. the failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. the throttle body has been on back order for quite some time. the vehicle will be repaired when the part becomes available. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 57,800 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: MIDLOWTHIAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i own a 2007 forenza in which a few weeks ago i notice it was not shifting out gears right. then it got worse and would actually stop moving and just rev up. i almost was in an accident because of this luckily the truck had good brakes. i took my car in and the cashier told me what it probably was before they even looked at it and she made a statement that all the forenza are having this problem not to mention the was 14 in the service area. anyway the shop told me it was my transmission range sensor and it was not covered in my powertrain warranty go figure..so it was 215.00 out of pocket..i feel that if this is a common problem it could eventually claim lives.

Reported in: NEW MARKET AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

defects in front windshield.

Reported in: FORT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza purchased brand new june 2007. the transmission improperly shift gears. the vehicle would display 1st gear or neutral on the indicator panel while in the drive mode. the dealer replaced the transmission range sensor. after the repair the vehicle would not accelerate past 15 mph. as a consequence she was rear-ended by another vehicle. there was minor damage done to the rear of the vehicle. no repairs have been made to date to correct the failure. after the incident the failure became progressively worse. also the check engine warning light illuminated on the warning panel. the failure mileage was 44,121 and the current was 47, 870.

Reported in: LAUREL MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. when an occupant attempted to use the driver-side rear seat belt the webbing would not retract. she will contact the manufacturer. the seat belt will be repaired. the failure and current mileages were 20,000.

Reported in: AUGUSTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KLFKD56Z27K

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact was driving approximately 40 to 50 mph on normal road conditions. the "air bag" warning light indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the authorized dealer was notified. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2007 suzuki forenza 4-dr: while opening the back left door the door handle broke off - within the same month the right back door handle broke off in the same manner. safety concern as unable to open the back doors from the inside. has not been repaired due to awaiting response from suzuki.

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. he stated that upon starting and putting the vehicle into reverse, the engine would idle very high and the vehicle engaged into reverse rapidly at speeds of 20 mph. there were no recalls for the failure. he had not taken the vehicle into the dealer as of yet due to the distance. the failure and current mileages were 31,000.

Reported in: SPRING HILL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have been reading all the comments on this car and i've had every one of them...i have a 2007 suzuki forzena and my car problems started at about 25,000 miles. i have taken it in sooo many times with no resolve. the check engine light and tire pressure light still comes on every other day. i've had issues when i'm driving on the highway at 60 mph and the car would just decelerate down to 35 mph within a matter of seconds and no matter how much i pushed the pedal to accelerate to the floor it would not budge...this is very dangerous and i don't know why this company is still allowed to make cars. the "loaner" car that they say they give you in the warranty is a joke. we've had to rent our own cars and "wait" to be reimbursed. the dealerships they send you to cant find anything wrong with it. no matter what the problem with the car you still have to make your payments....this car has too many problems!!!!

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i have a suzuki/forenza 2007 and on monday 02/01/2010 while on my way to work i was involved in a car accident while in the turnpike north. i was going at about 60 to 65 miles/hour and another driver lost control of his car because of the rain and i hit him at that speed. it was a head collision/ t bone like and even though the front end of the car was all crashed including the hard bumper the air bags on my car did deploy. i do believe that there is something wrong with this system in this car. updated 02/26/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was declared a total loss. the engine was cracked. the main support frame that held the vehicle at the bottom was bent and the air bags did not deploy. updated 04/29/10. *jb

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side seat belts have malfunctioned on separate occasions due to a faulty buckle assembly. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer to have the buckle assembly replaced. the contact noticed that there was a recall regarding the seat belts: front: buckle assembly but due to the vin the vehicle was not a part of the recall. the contact stated that this was a major safety concern since the failure could injure a child. the failure mileage was 32,000.

Reported in: PINEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have had two door latches (inside of vehicle) break off, looks exactly the same after they break, with only a piece left. makes it hard to exit the vehicle. both doors on passenger side are affected. rear door one fell off in early 2008, 2nd one broke off march of 2010.

Reported in: PATASKALA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2007 suzuki forenza -- 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.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

Reported in: RHINELANDER WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving at speeds of 15 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle oddly accelerated. the contact was able to stop the acceleration by shifting into neutral gear and applying the emergency brake. the vehicle had not been inspected. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileages were 34200. updated 05/19/2010. *lj updated 06/03/10*bf the consumer has since traded the vehicle. updated 06/09/10*jb

Reported in: LEESBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2007 suzuki forenza...air bag warning light stays on, had it fixed four times and its back on again. this is a very intriguing situation as well as very dangerous. my warranty is expired as of april 13, 2010....my dealership is eighty miles away from my house. service contract was voided after original dealership energy country suzuki folded and i had already purchased vehicle. they still have suzuki experience but refuse to work my car and honor the service contract they offered with the vehicle. energy country ford, still exists and their mechanics are trained on suzuki's and they promised me that they would continue to service my car but now they have welshed on the contract. my car needs serviced but i have to take it eighty miles into louisiana. i live in texas. and this is the only vehicle that i own. a royal screwing all the way around...

Reported in: PORT NECHES TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on 4 different occasions when first starting the vehicle and applying the brakes to put into reverse the vehicle moved a few feet backwards. while owner had his foot firmly on the brake pedal. on may 15 2010 i drove to a shopping center i went to pull into a parking space. when the vehicle went forward very fast. there was a lot of damage to my vehicle another vehicle that was parked. when this happen the first 4 times the dealer said they could not find any thing wrong with the vehicle.

Reported in: SPRING HILL FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the check engine light would intermittently illuminate and the transmission would exhibit signs of slippage. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the transmission range sensor had failed. the defective sensor would cause the transmission to slip and the vehicle would not accelerate accordingly. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: WINDSOR PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving at relatively low speeds, the gear shaft spring fractured and the contact was unable to shift gears. the contact previously experienced failures with the transmission slipping. the vehicle was maneuvered to a local repair shop while in neutral and was advised by the mechanic that the vehicle was no longer being manufactured due to the failures. the mechanic also advised the contact not to drive on the freeway due to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 36,922.

Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that when starting the engine, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate. when the transmission was downshifted into 3rd gear, the vehicle would resume normal operation. the failure would occur intermittently. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 75,000.

Reported in: DONALDS SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i was running the car in drive and go to take off and it feels as the transmission is slipping, with a heavy club to the car underside and then the check engine light came on and as soon as i tried to go forward it was as if i didn't have power. i try to take the car to be checked out and the light had reset and no code could be read. then it happen driving at a faster speed the car just acted like it shifted to a lower gear and it revved up and then no power, once i tried to go again. again, light went out before getting it read. this happened repeatedly over 2 weeks, finally got into auto zone to have it read and the car coded with a p0705 code, which is the transmission range sensor. after doing research on the problem i noticed that it is very common and the dealership stated that they see 10 a month for the same problem. sad that no one has seen to recall this part, it's scary and dangerous to have this occur while driving, when it's a $40.00 part we are talking about over my life. please investigate this more. [xxx]

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

Reported in: WOODRUFF SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Reported in: WOODRUFF SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: WOODRUFF SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: WOODRUFF SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

transmission shift sensor is what everything points to. when operating the vehicle in drive, the transmission suddenly ceases to operate correctly, and seems as if it has shifted into neutral. the shift selection indicator on the display panel shows a fault and the check engine light comes on. upon investigating the issue online it seems as though this has become a recent issue with the suzuki forenza in the past months, ranging between the 2007 and 2008 models. this failure poses many safety concerns.

Reported in: ATTALLA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: ATTALLA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i just had the driver's interior door handle break at the base. i have already had the passenger front replaced under warranty, passenger rear replace at my cost and now this!

Reported in: NUNDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

i just had the driver's interior door handle break at the base. i have already had the passenger front replaced under warranty, passenger rear replace at my cost and now this!

Reported in: NUNDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2007 suzuki forenza transmission range sensor - needs to be replaced, car has problems going from 0-50 mphs in drive; dealer states that they are the only ones that have the part to fix it and it costs about 200.00 to repair; car barely is over 40,000 miles, can't find part anywhere but dealership and they state they are the only ones who can fix it.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

POWER TRAIN

2007 suzuki forenza. gear shift is sticking. upon starting car, proceeding to put car in reverse, gear does not move from p. car has to be turned off, use key to press shift lock, put gear in n, start car, then move to r. has been happening more frequent. very annoying. fearful that it may stick in r or d.

Reported in: SARASOTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the head lights on my daughters 2007 suzuki forenza stop working then at one point work again then one side turn off then the other then turn signals will stop working on one side then the other then they are fine then the day time running lights stop and start working as described above this is something that has been recalled on the 2003 to 2006 and now this is happening on the 2007. something should be done before there is a crash or fire.

Reported in: COLUMBIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: COLUMBIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the front driver side impact air bag inadvertently deployed with an extremely loud noise. the air bag was located underneath the front driver side seat. there were no injuries. the vehicle was being repaired by the dealer when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 37,670.

Reported in: PROVIDENCE RI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

august the 7th the park and drive sign keep getting mixed up on the odometer board....this is on my 2007 suzuki forenza ....i been told its a transmission sensor.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1. in this car model i was reading and it haves the same problem the transmission range sensor which i bought it and they replace it. 2. the failure occurs every day , the consequences are that when i give reverse it makes a weird noise and when i put it to drive it takes forever to speed up. 3. i bought the part at suzuki because that was the only place that they had it, and they replace it and after it got replaced another problem came up, the reverse and drive gear sometimes it doesn't click so it wont do anything, ad i was reading online that a lot owners of suzuki have the same problem can you guys help me out on this.

Reported in: DESTIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

we have a 2007 suzuki forenza with 54,000 miles on it. today it began to decelerate quickly on a highway almost causing us to get hit. my father is a mechanic and put it on the computer. the codes p0700 and p0705 came up indicating that the transmission range sensor has gone bad. the sensor is not covered under the drive train warranty as it is electrical. this is dangerous. we have a 9-month-old daughter who could of been seriously injured had we of gotten in an accident.

Reported in: FLORENCE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that as the doors were engaged to open, the driver and passenger side interior door handles fractured from the vehicle. the dealer was informed about the failure and they refused to make repairs. in addition, the contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brake pedal would not fully return to the idle position and the rear brake lights would remain illuminated without the contact applying the brakes. the dealer advised that repairs would be at the contacts expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 22,300 and the current mileage was 22,500.

Reported in: WAIMANALO HI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: WAIMANALO HI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2007 suzuki forenza with a failed transmission range sensor. not covered under warranty because it is an electronic part although the dealer admitted that it was frequent problem causing a repair bill of about $200 and about an hour and a half to fix. failure of the part results in the transmission being locked in second gear.

Reported in: TEMPLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*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.

Reported in: PORT ARTHUR TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: PORT ARTHUR TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Reported in: PORT ARTHUR TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: PORT ARTHUR TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission sensor malfunctioned and may possible explode if not repaired. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called both the dealer and the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 63,132.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have had to repair so much on this car in such a short amount of time, i am going nuts...almost every month its something else! i have had blown head gaskets, replaced broken door handles (they broke again), chipping paint (for no reason), brake light switch system, now the transmission range sensor is bad. to replace the tires, the cheapest you can find is $130/tire new. i am out of thousands of dollars when the care was supposed to be under warranty and "americas best powertrain" but everything in the car that is going bad, isn't covered! my 2007 suzuki forenza sucks!

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

transmission would sometimes slip what feels like neutral (no power) while in drive. other times transmission would stay in drive and would not down shift auto or manual. frequency is increasing. cost at dealer is financially prohibitive at this time. research indicates problem is common to this and prior year manufacture.

Reported in: KENNESAW GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: KENNESAW GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

STRUCTURE

the items that are faulty on this 2007 suzuki forenza are the paint on the outside door handles, and the inside door latches. i bought this 2007 suzuki forenza car brand new and within one (1) year, i had to replace 2 of my door handle latches inside because they broke off. not long after that, my other two latches broke. in the 1st year, the paint on the door handles began to wear off. when i first had my door repaired, i was told by the suzuki repair shop representative, that the breaking latches was a common complaint with this particular model .

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that when driving at any speed, the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently followed by the vehicle violently jerking and shifting gears. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was approximately 24,000.

Reported in: FORT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

AIR BAGS

transmission range sensor, is going out my car will not stay in gear anymore very dangerous to drive and is not covered under warranty and cost 300 dollars also my air bad sensor on the driver side does not go off anymore and have already broke a door handle suzuki is horrible which haven't checked the price on those and i have saw a lot of people are having the same problems.

Reported in: MOUNT HOLLY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MOUNT HOLLY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MOUNT HOLLY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have an '07 suzuki forenza, the transmission keeps slipping gears and sometimes it gets stuck in 3rd gear. the dealer said it was not covered by warranty because "it's an electrical problem"; the transmission range sensor is going out. costs around $200 dollars to repair. the dealer also admittedly stated that it's a common problem with this particular model.

Reported in: STRAWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2007 suzuki forenza has 51,000 miles and it appears the transmission range sensor has failed. i only use my car for normal driving from home to work which is about 20 miles one way and other in-town drives such as school or groceries. i live in phoenix, az so heat maybe a factor. about twice a week for the last month, when im at a stop the transmission seems to get stuck in second gear with no indication (sometimes check engine light will be on) until i accelerate. few times i've been close to being in accidents while making left turns. suzuki has told me that the sensor is not under warranty and will cost around $300 to repair.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my wife owns a 2007 suzuki forenza, at around 50k miles, we noticed that when shifting from park, the check engine light comes on and the odometer reads a blinking symbol while a violent jerk occurred. then when accelerating, the car would have a loud low-pitch hum as if we were towing a bus on ice. i had a diagnostic test ran and discovered that my transmission range sensor and my transmission shift solenoid were faulty. me being a mechanic and all, i call around to buy the part, no luck. so i finally call the dealership and guess what they say? only the dealership has the parts and you're going to have to bring it to us and pay a ridiculous price. i refuse to pay someone else to do a job that i know i can do, especially if were talking about a cost that exceeds $500 for a one and a half hour job. i don't understand why these parts are exclusive to dealers especially when the part is obviously poorly crafted by the makers. so many complaints about the same thing. why hasn't there been a recall already? or at least make the parts available to the public. this is a serious safety hazard, left turns are a gamble, and i can just imagine the wear on the engine itself. at 50 mph the rpm's are at 3000 to 4000 rpm's! please help!

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the vehicle was parked when the front exterior drivers side door handle fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the door handle under warranty. the contact stated that the rear driver side door handle also fractured. the vehicle was not further repaired because the warranty had expired. the approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle slightly jerked and decelerated independently. the contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently when driving at any speed. the contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle approximately fifteen minutes after the failure. the contact was able to secure an appointment with the local dealer for diagnostic testing of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

i have a 2007 suzuki forenza and the check engine light just came on. i took it to auto zone and they put it on the tester and it came up with a trans range sensor.this is a dealer part and the car only has about 75,000 miles on it. from what i can see online is that alot of people have had this issue. i have replaced 3 of the 4 door handles as well.

Reported in: THREE RIVERS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: THREE RIVERS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN

when shifting my 2007 suzuki forenza into gear from "park" to "reverse", there is a delay, then a "dropping"/"loud knocking" noise, then the car goes into gear. even though in "reverse", it shows an error on the instrument panel displaying an "x" on the indication of what gear it is. the "x" also appears when in "3rd", "2nd", and "1st" but not in "park" or "drive". after the car is in gear, the vehicle runs "sluggish" and doesn't seem to get past the third gear. placing the vehicle in "park" and turning of the car and restarting and placing in drive sometimes fixes the problem. even if the problem is fixed that day, i have never gone longer than 2 days without it happen again. i have been told that is a problem is the "ranger sensor", but i have not replaced them yet.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

experiencing transmission problems in a 2007 suzuki forenza which was purchased from a dealer as a used vehicle on feb. 1, 2010 with 31,819 miles. vehicle currently has 51,800 miles and the automatic transmission, when manually attempting to shift from "park" to "drive", experiences a "hard shift" and is "stuck" in a high forward gear, rendering it unsafe to drive.. the vehicle's computer is showing a diagnostic error code of p0705 "transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (prndl input)".

Reported in: OXFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

i bought a 2007 suzuki forenza 4 door sedan new in 2007 but now the drive lights would not turn off did this once before about three months ago but turned off after about 47 minutes after i took the battery cable a lose. it started again on may 24, 2011 when my wife took our kids to basketball practice she smelt something burning, the car burst into flames with a lot of smoke down by her leg, another motorist saw her and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. the car does not run it will turn over but not crank no power in car, no lights nothing works. car is full of extinguisher smoke from trying to put fire out. the harness with wires going inside of it inside of car is melted, had to have car towed home 31.9 miles. called suzuki about car they asked me is there a recall on the car, go figure please help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also when car was working the tire pressure gauge stayed on even with new tires that i could not keep on car is wearing tires down and last but not least air conditioner was only blowing hot air even though it is full of freon.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2007 suzuki forenza will not shift gears properly. if you put the car in reverse and then put it into drive the car will not idle to drive, make a loud ruff sound and the check engine light comes on. after driving it for maybe 15 min and letting it sit for about an hour it goes back to normal. all to do the same thing the very next day or later on that day. not to mention i bought it with only 12,000 miles on it, two and a half years ago and it now only has 42,000 miles now.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2007 suzuki forenza within 50,000 miles on it and i have issues with this car from the beginning. i bought it with only 15 miles on it and it has given me problems with the timing belts (i had to change) and with its tire (i had to change) and now with the codes po700 po705 and po304. i see alot of people have this problem and i cannot afford to fix it can someone help me i am a disable woman and get a check once a month i look forward to this car helping me out and now i am really sad i cannot get around! i have had this problem for a while and now its when i had it looked at.

Reported in: FLORIDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

placed car in reverse, heard a loud clunk, the gear display on the dashboard would not show what gear it was, would stay on 1st gear while driving. took it to the dealer and is the transmission range sensor.

Reported in: FL FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

purchased a 2007 suzuki forenza and problem i am having is having to step on brake pedal quite a bit and hard just so that i could change gear from park to reverse. how to fix when only less than 2 years to pay off. cannot afford to start on a new car note. needing help.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

POWER TRAIN

the transmission range sensor malfunctioned at 75,000 miles on my 2007 suzuki forenza. i was looking online and saw that many other people had this same problem. i dont understand why there hasn't been a recall on this. it has trouble driving after i come to a complete stop at redlights or a stop sign. its really slow taking off. twice when i switched gears from reverse to drive, it jerked really hard and thats when the check engine light came on saying it was the transmission range sensor malfunction. this is a very dangerous problem. the first time it ever did this was when i was driving in traffic in the middle of rush hour and it wouldn go. i had pulled out into traffic when it was clear to get over to the turn lane and it wouldnt go. it took forever for it to make it across the lanes and i was almost hit in the process. it was just really slow to take off when i started driving. im currently waiting for a transmission mechanic to call me back to see what can be done. i do believe there should be a recall on this problem since so many others have experienced this same problem.

Reported in: BLOUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

transmission range sensor: very common problem. makes the car unsafe to drive and not covered under power train warranty. dealer knew exactly what was wrong, is a very common issue that is $400 just to replace a small electronic component. *tt

Reported in: CARMICHAEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the headlights would not shut off during the day or night, causing the lights to disable. both the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i had purchased a 2007 suzuki forenza. it had 7 miles on it when i drove it off the lot. at approximately 56,000 miles it started putting itself in neutral gear and intermittently would not allow me to change from reverse to drive. i would have to leave it in neutral, turn the car off then back on in order to put it in drive and even then the car will jerk between gears and has run at 4,000 rpms at 60 mph. it has become a gas guzzler. now at 82,000 miles i can finally afford to pay the $300 the dealer had told me it would cost to repair this range mode switch that they say was causing the issue. after reading the other complaints regarding the 2006 suzuki forenza, and seeing how similar all these issues are, i am i full agreement that this part should have been and should be in the future, covered under the warranty or should be recalled. if i am driving down the highway with my children in the car with me and the car should automatically change gears to neutral and an accident is caused because of this, there will be lawsuits. i am just hoping that this replacement part that is installed will actually hold out and do what it is made to do.

Reported in: NORMAN OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

suzuki forenza 2007; transmission position sensor. turn on car, shift it to reverse the gear jumps twice instead of once like the motor is about to drop. occurs often can ruin the motor and the transmission, have to replace the sensor which is 400.00.

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the transmission range sensor has gone out and there are several complaints or owners per the web that this has happened to in reference to the above car.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission range sensor in 07 suzuki forenza went out at 70 mph and almost made a vehicle behind me run into me. the vehicle part costs about 60 dollars plus tax and labor but i have been told it is not covered under the drivetrain warranty.

Reported in: MORRILTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2007 suzuki forenza sedan. bought the car two days ago. today the check engine light came on and shifting into reverse caused a loud clunk followed by the digital gear indicator being scrambled rather than displaying r. when the car is in drive, it won't shift out of 3rd gear, so much less pickup than normal (which could lead to getting rear ended) and can't go over ~55 mph. the transmission range sensor is the problem. the corresponding error codes pulled were po700 and po705. after doing research online, it seems like this is a very, very common problem with the 2007 model.

Reported in: ELDERSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating from 30 mph. in addition, the vehicle would exhibit a clunking sound and hesitate when shifting gears. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised that the transmission range sensor had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

car was sputtering and hesitating. check engine light came on. we took to mechanic and error p0705 transmission range sensor came up as the problem. suzuki is aware of this ongoing problem and they are clearly ignoring the potential for a serious accident to occur by not recalling and rectifying the issue. rather they are relying on their consumers to absorb the expense of this repair. my faith in suzuki has definitely been shaken and this definitely will influence my decision to purchase another suzuki or recommend suzuki. it is time that suzuki step up and admit their negligence, rectify the issue, compensate those who have absorbed the cost of this repair, and restore the faith in its consumers. *kb

Reported in: LADSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: LADSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that when placing the vehicle in park, it would exhibit an abnormally loud slamming sound. the dealer was contacted and from the description given by the contact, the dealer diagnosed that there could have been a transmission sensor failure. the manufacturer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,000.

Reported in: WEST MIFFLIN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN

tl* he contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph and above, the vehicle would shift gears abnormally hard. the vehicle also would not accelerate over 20 mph when driving. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop where it was inspected. the mechanic stated that the transmission wrench sensor was defective. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 158,000.

Reported in: LAND O LAKE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z07K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

trying to shift into gear the car jerks and the display blinks, not indicating what gear the car is in. the only gears that show are d and p. when trying to accelerate the car moves very slowly and doesn't go any faster than 35-40 mph. diagnostic test show it is the transmission range sensor. i see that this is a common problem in this model vehicle and thinks it should be recalled and fixed at the expense of the dealer not the consumer. this car has only had problems from the beginning and the manufacturer needs to realize this and assume some responsibility for their product.

Reported in: INMAN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: INMAN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: INMAN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

this is the 2nd time i have had issues with my car in regards to having to get the drive range sensor repaired; alot of suzuki owners have also had this issue as well.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

this is the 2nd time i have had issues with my car in regards to having to get the drive range sensor repaired; alot of suzuki owners have also had this issue as well.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while sitting at a traffic stop. in addition, the gear box indicator began flashing various gears and the vehicle would not accelerate. the engine was turned off but the contact was unable to restart the vehicle until several minutes later. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who advised that the transmission range sensor failed. there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the failure mileage was 54,454.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN

in august of 2011, when i would put the car into first gear, the engine light would come on and the car would not go out of first gear until i pulled over, shut the car off and started all over again. since then the engine light would stay on for a day and then nothing would be wrong. also, when i put the car into reverse the "r" on the display would have an diagonal line through it and the would only go into first gear again until i shut the car off again. these incidents have happened at least once a week since. i never know when the car will do this and i am afraid that it will do this and not fix itself again and then be stuck in first gear. the deal wants to charge me $200.00 to fix this. i think it should be a recall item.

Reported in: TONAWANDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN

i purchased a 2007 suzuki forenza in dec 2006 and my transmission range sensor went bad in august of 2007, it went bad again less than a year later in june 2008, again in 2010 and now as of today november 22,2011 i have to put it back in the shop for the transmission range sensor. i really do feel like this should had been a recall considering i am not the only suzuki forenza owner that has had the ongoing issues . i have came out of pocket over $600 so far on getting this problem fix because it was not cover under warranty.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the transmission would slip or would become stuck in one gear with the check engine warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 39,000.

Reported in: MEBANE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN

i have a 2007 forenza and yesterday as i was putting the car into reverse, it made a loud clunking noise. the gear selector display on the dash seemed to go haywire displaying all the letters (d, r, n, etc) with a diagonal line through it. it then went back to normal, then the "check engine" light came on. this morning as i was getting ready to take the car to autozone, it did not make any noise. they hooked up the diagnostic computer and it came up with codes po700 and po705, which varies in wording but seems like it's the transmission range sensor.

Reported in: IRVING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN

the transmission sensor went out on my 2007 forenza at 77000 miles. this also happened to my sisters 2006 forenza at 50000 miles. the warranty says it covers engine and transmission but when we took it to the dealer, they informed us that the transmission sensor is not covered. i have done significant research and this seems to be extremely common among suzuki cars.

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

googled on website, and found lots of people complained that the transmission range sensor is broken prematurely, which clearly indicate the such part is a defective one. my such claim was also supported by what technician told me who fixed my car as they are authorized suzuki service dealership. he told me there is around 4-5 fix for this part out of this model around this mileage. my car is still under powertrain warranty, but this part is excluded from such coverage. suzuki should recall this part and fix the problem for free of charge.

Reported in: ATLANTA GU || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the power windows actuators continue to "actuate" on their own, sounding as though the car is locking or unlocking several times in a row while driving or parked. the lock itself doesn't move during this commotion. another issue was when i had pressed the brake, my car made a thunk and revved as though it was in neutral. when i tried to go again, the car took a few minutes to even go above second gear and the check engine light came on and stayed on. now, my car will sound as though it isn't in gear at speeds of 55-60 mph! this scares me! then the dash gear indicator flashes and can't figure out what gear its in when i'm driving, whether it's back roads or freeways. very frightening.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my check engine light came on after i placed the car in reverse, it gave a big "thunk" sound. i turned the car off and restarted it. the check engine light is still on. when i went to the dealership to get a diagnosis and they said it was a transmission range sensor gone bad! $250 to replace. as you can see that there are a lot of customer complaints on the same issue but no recall. i have already had the brake light sensor replaced earlier this year and a power steering pump! not liking suzuki right now!

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

transmission range sensor failure. dangerous gear change issues. *tt

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

transmission range sensor failure. dangerous gear change issues. *tt

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

when driving my 2007 suzuki forenza the engine light comes on and i lose all power in movement. if i stop and start driving again i have to push the gas pedal to the floor to get the car moving again, it takes off very slowly and i cannot get the car to go over 25 miles per hr. when i take it in to a mechanic they run tests but say there is no problem found. i believe this is a manufacturer defect. i have read on the web of many others having the same problem. i fill that this is unsafe and would like this investigated if possible. *tt

Reported in: POCATELLO ID || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: POCATELLO ID || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while parked, she activated the headlights and noticed a fire coming from underneath the hood. the headlights then became inoperative. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 53,000.

Reported in: MONTGOMERY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate while driving at any speed and the gear would shift hard into drive and reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, which located the failure at the transmission range sensor. the transmission range sensor was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continued to hesitate while driving at any speed and the gears would shift hard into drive and reverse. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Reported in: CLINTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i have had numerous issues with the range switch in my 2007 suzuki forenza. the first time at approximately 38k miles, and now again at approximately 70k miles. each time i've had this fixed, it has cost me over $200. suzuki customer service refuses to acknowledge this as a defect, and continues to take money from their clients who purchased faulty vehicles.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

when turning my car on and putting it into reverse, the check engine light came on and my car jerked into gear and where the r should appear for reverse on the dash, all the letters were scrambled together. the car drove in reverse and then when i put it into drive, it jerked again and then would hardly accelerate. after driving the car for a couple minutes, turning it off, and turning it back on, it would finally accelerate but the check engine light would still be on and the gears would still jerk. the check engine light would go off after a couple days and everything would be fine and then it would all start again. then my car is starting to switch over into neutral when driving 60mph+ and now it will do this multiple times when driving at any speed. when it switches over to neutral like this while i'm driving, the d for drive on the dash will become scrambled like it does when it jerks into reverse. the problem is getting worse. *kb

Reported in: DANVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: DANVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: DANVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: DANVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my transmission range sensor is malfunctioning. prior to find out that this was actually the issue i internet search numerous complaints that this part is a failing part on my type of car (2007 suzuki forenza) and it has been reported. the dealer advised that because it wasn't on the recall list the part wasn't covered(i bought part from dealer and had different mechanic do the repairs). my frustration is that complaints have been received by suzuki for this issue but it hasn't been placed on the recall list. what merits what goes on a recall list?

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i just had this part replaced in january 2012 now 2 months later check engine light going on in the middle of driving. went to autozone and guess what transmission range sensor again!!!!! i bought part from dealer in january and had my licensed auto mechanic put it in, now car doing exactly same thing it did in january car jerking into reverse , scrambled gear letters on dash board, this part is defective what do i have to do replace it every 2 months!!!! make it a recall already , i am not the only complaint!!!!

Reported in: MIDDLE ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MIDDLE ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

POWER TRAIN

i have been reading about these 2007 suzukis. the transmission range sensors is going out on my vehicle also. the mechanic also stated the throttle body was bad. now i just had 1600.00 worth of work to this vehicle, timing belt changed, new tires, oil changed etc. suzuki needs to step up to the plate and recall these lemons!! the mechanic stated the throttle body was major but said he wasn't sure if it was covered under powertrain warranty. if suzuki cannot guarantee their cars for less than 100'000 miles than i'll never buy another suzuki! think i'll paint my canary yellow!!!!!!

Reported in: BLACKSBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

dash lights went out in car. checked fuse and no bad fuse. went to drive the car and then noticed had no break lights, head lights, and windows did not roll down. i had high beams if i wanted to drive it while holding the light switch for the high beams.had all fuses checked, and was then told it was in the wiring!!! car had been in the shop before for transmission range sensors. it seems to be one issue after another with this car all of a sudden. tire pressure light come on for a few days then goes out for a few, and that is with new tires. not very happy with this car at all.. *js

Reported in: CHATSWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CHATSWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Reported in: CHATSWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z57K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving down the expressway and i was doing 65 mph and my car started stalling as i pressed the gas then i floored the gas because my car was starting to reverse down the expressway all of a sudden my car froze and my computer on my dash had all the letters scrambled for drive, reverse, park etc and had a line through it i was soooo scared i had a big truck behind me.

Reported in: REX GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: REX GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: REX GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that after shifting into gear, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally with the illumination of the check engine warning lamp. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: NEWBURGH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z37K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle began to jerk and the gear shifted into neutral erroneously. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission range sensor failed and would need replacing. the contact spoke to the manufacturer because the vehicle was under warranty, but the manufacturer would not include the cost of the repair under the warranty. the failure and the current mileage was 97,000.

Reported in: RUSSELL SPRINGS KY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, there was an increase in engine rpms, the check engine warning lamp illuminated and the transmission hesitated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 75,000.

Reported in: WHITNEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the car has a big problem changing gear and when i drive sometimes it slows down and couple of times i almost got into accident because of car slowing down and at times when i try to switch gears it clunks so hard and it is becoming very dangerous driving with my kids in the car because either the car wont change gears or looses speed when i am driving and that can cause a big accident and i call suzuki dealership and its not under warranty, there should be a recall on this vehicle it is very dangerous and they are the ones making poor quality parts for the engine, and from other consumers i am not the only one with the same issue and worries. please help!

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

ENGINE

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

one of the transmission sensors went out initially about 28000 miles on my 2007 suzuki forenza. the car went into neutral from drive on the interstate doing 60. i was almost rear-ended by a semi-truck because the vehicle slowed down with no notice. this has happened again at just under 60000 miles where i am having the issues with the sensor and not being able to drive the vehicle as it hesitates to go into drive even though it appears to be in drive according to the dash. *tt

Reported in: NEW ALBANY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tranny slipping, paint peeling on car.

Reported in: WASHINGTONVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

STRUCTURE

tranny slipping, paint peeling on car.

Reported in: WASHINGTONVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

TIRES

on may 2, 2011 i purchased 3 riken raptor 85v 195/155vr5 tires from aspen tire & auto, inc. in wilmington, north carolina for my 2007 suzuki forenza. on may 13, 2012 (1 year later) while driving on a paved road after a turn left onto a two lane road with a speed limit of 40 mph we suddenly heard what sounded like a very loud bang, following by a significant drop on the right passenger side of the car and many more loud banging, and thudding sounds. we did not hit anything in the road. the vehicle was dropped down on the right side and was extremely difficult to drive. we had to drive approx. 100ft or soto pull over as there is no room on this small paved road to pull over without impeding traffic. when we looked at the car we could see the side front fender had completely pulled out from the car, the tire in shreds and the rim looked as if it was smashed. the tire side wall was blown out with the tread/belt was completely intact however cleanly sheared off right along the seam. we are sure that the pressure on all the tires was inline as my husband had checked and corrected only the week before following dealer manufacturer recommended for both the car and tire. we check our tire pressure regularly and in fact we use the average of the lower pressure recommended for the car and the high pressure or max recommended my michelin. the treads were not worn and there was no prior damage or wear. after spending much of my time and money to send the tire to their inspectors - michelin denied paying for the damages which have cost $373.28 out of pocket, stating that they determined that the tire was run-flat. the pictures they sent to me to compare damages of a run-flat tire look nothing like my tire damage and we are diligent about checking the tire pressure. i don't believe that their across the board determination matches what happened to my tire and feel that this particular tire may have been defective.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

SERVICE BRAKES

brakes would not work at all! transmission will randomly not go anywhere (sometimes it works sometimes it dosent) i had to swerve out of the way into a persons yard so avoid an accident.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

brakes would not work at all! transmission will randomly not go anywhere (sometimes it works sometimes it dosent) i had to swerve out of the way into a persons yard so avoid an accident.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that a burning smell was emitted from under the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the harness and the connector switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 45,000.

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z07K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i am sick and tired of replacing my transmission range sensor!!!!!!!!!! and now after doing so, once again. my car wont start, battery is fine. i think that this needs to be a recall!!!! i have one more year left to pay off this car. i cant afford to keep replacing this problem. had to replace this problem in 2009, and now again. someone fix this!!!!

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56277K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56277K

ENGINE

my check engine light came on to find that my transmission switch had gone bad causing it not to shift correctly....thinking no big deal, i took it to my mechanic. he said these transmissions were known as throw away transmissions. i came home and googled my problem to find numerous lower mileage suzuki forenzas with the same issue, some almost causing accidents. please consider a mandatory recall on this part.

Reported in: BELOIT WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56237K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BELOIT WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56237K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

headlights won't turn off. while driving on the expressway black smoke blew in my face. electrical wires were on fire. i was able to pull over and get out without getting hit by the fast cars going by. called 911 the fire department came put out the fire.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

POWER TRAIN

2007 suzuki forenza accelerates extremely slowly when hot. car shudders and will not gain rpms. often will not accelerate out of stop lights. engine light flashes during such episodes. engine light stays on at all times. will lose speed randomly while in traffic. after time, it will suddenly regain power, resulting in an abrupt lunge if accelerator is depressed. vehicle code said problem was with the catalytic converter. replaced cat, but it made no impact on the vehicle's performance. was advised that the problem could be the shift range sensor. have not yet repaired as i spent all of my repair money on the cat replacement.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

when you put the car in drive,it feels like the front end is going to fall. then when you go, it doesn't shift into gears correctly. we had the part replaced the first time in 2009. now its doing it again and they won't cover it under warranty. this seems to be a problem with these cars and should be recalled.

Reported in: GOOSE CREEK SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

ENGINE

i could really use some assistance. i have a 2007 forenza and yesterday as i was putting the car into reverse, it made a loud clunking noise. the gear selector display on the dash seemed to go haywire displaying all the letters (d, r, n, etc) with a diagonal line through it. it then went back to normal, then the "check engine" light came on. they hooked up the diagnostic computer and it came up with codes po700 and po705, which varies in wording but seems like it's the transmission range sensor.i have read that many other people have had the same problem. this is a problem that suzuki should take care of a sensor cost to those who bought their cars.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the transmission failed and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact had to pump the accelerator pedal in order for the vehicle to respond. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection but the cause of the failure was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: SAN ANTOINO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. while parked, the contact attempted to place the vehicle into reverse but the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the air bag, check engine and the seat belt warning lights were illuminated after the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who advised that the transmission range sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and the current mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: TRINTY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN

4 months after purchasing my 2007 suzuki forenza i already had to replace the transmission sensor then after that 2 months later again, ac goes out reason unknown, the windows on the passenger side stop working it won't roll down, also the airbag light won't go off, the passenger seat airbag lights stays on saying it is not activated, my signal lights and hazard lights don't work can't figure out the problem, my alarm system stops working then starts working again thought it might be a fuse but can't find a fuse or switch for it, my locks keeps unlocking and locking on its own while the car is in motion weird....now my headlights won't turn off i have to take out my fuse during the day then put it back in at night very annoying....reading so many of these reviews and complaints we all have same problems very annoying =/

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle also stalled while the contact was driving in reverse. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic replaced the throttle body but the repair did not remedy the stalling issue. the contact called the dealer and explained the failure. the dealer advised the contact that the transmission range switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 69,108.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle began to surge, shimmy and shake abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission range sensor would need to be replaced. the transmission range sensor had been replaced twice before the most recent diagnosis. the manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 126,000.

Reported in: LAKEWOOD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN

when i was in park i put it in reverse the car didn't recognize the car was in reverse and it had a line across it and check engine light came on. i put the car back in park and then was able to drive it, and the light went off, but the while driving the car the line will go across the drive and the car will no longer accelerate, which can be dangerous on the highway. i brought it into pepboys they said a transmission code was popped up, but they reset the codes, even though i didn't tell the guy to do that. now the problem occurs but the check engine light doesn't come on. i brought it to a suzuki dealership and they said they think it is a transmission sensor, but the diagnostic check said it was fine, and they said wait until the check engine light comes back on, but the problem now occurs without the check engine light coming on. but i'm scared to drive it on the road because at anytime i could lose power and be injured in a car accident. i had it towed to a local mechanic and hope they can repair it.

Reported in: REISTERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN

my first exp. with this problem happened as i was backing out of a parking space . i put the car in reverse and it went back, but i put in drive it would not move, so i put in 3rd gear and it move forward slowly until put in drive again and it worked. second time a was driving about 40 mph and all of a sudden the car goes into neutral and i lose power , again i put in 3rd and power catches luckily no one behind me to slam into me. i took it to the dealer and asked if there had been a recall on this problem ,they said no but would check it out for 90 dollars! they could not reproduce the problem and didn't do anything. third time tonight 1-20-13 im leaving work and the car gets me to the grocery sore alright, but leaving for home it goes from drive to neutral and no power again put it 3rd and i get home driving 15 mph .when trying to park it wont go into park i have to put in neutral ,turn key off and hand brake . turned the car back on to see if it would work right and all i would get was a slash over the p and the d.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO VT || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z27K

SEAT BELTS

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.

Reported in: FULLERTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: FULLERTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: FULLERTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

while driving the car shuddered and check engine light comes on. i lost almost all power and needed to step hard on accelerator to make car move, especially from a stopped state. this is the same problem i had with this vehicle about 6 months ago. at that time the car was taken to a local mechanic and the engine code returned a problem with the transmission switch sensor. the sensor was replaced and the problem stopped until this recent issue. if i drive the car for a while the check engine light will eventually go out and the car drives fine. but in a day or two the problem occurs again. i need to get the sensor replaced again but it seems there are numerous reports of this same issue out there. i think this should warrant a recall.

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission range sensor would need to be replaced. the contact stated that the transmission range sensor had been replaced twice prior to the recent failure. the failure was recurring without a permanent remedy however, the part was replaced a third time. the failure and current mileage was 69,028.

Reported in: ELGIN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the seatbelt became unsecured independently. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in and repaired six years ago under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v315000 (seat belts). the manufacturer offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 122,000.

Reported in: GEORGETOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. the failure was recurring and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer replaced the transmission range sensor each time but the failure would recur shortly after the replacement. the transmission range sensor had been replaced a total of six times. the dealer advised that the repairs were performed based on the electronic failure codes provided by the diagnostic machine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the most recent failure. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. ..updated 05/10/13 *bf updated 06/11/2013 *js

Reported in: STATESVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i brought a brand new 2007 suzuki forenza in 2007 and since then have had problems ever since. in the first week i brought it the timing belt had broke. soon after the transmission messed up and was told the engine needed to be rebuilt. thanks to my extended vehicle warranty (not by suzuki) i was able to get this fixed without paying out of pocket. now not even two years later i am being told that the front strut mount and struts are going bad and need to be replaced (estimated at $687.00). in addition to that all four of my door handles are broken and have been for some time after breaking off with a simple touch. with the paint chipping off on the outside door handles as well. i have no money to pay for all the repairs on this vehicle as i have been paying it on for the last five years and it is almost paid for but i cannot continue to endure countless repairs i am having to go through while driving this car. i do not go anyway except from work to home in my car and i do not understand why i am having all of these problems when the car was suppose to be brand new when i bought it. i am afraid to drive this car even as simple as going to the store because i do not know what will happen. i will never buy another suzuki again.

Reported in: GRIFTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

STRUCTURE

Reported in: GRIFTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: GRIFTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

SUSPENSION

Reported in: GRIFTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN

i have had two transmission range sensors put in my car and now it needs a third one. the last one the mechanic stated something is "burning up the sensor." i also have issues with getting the key out of the ignition. my car now has 102,000 miles and i have had nothing but problems with it from day one. it seems there are a lot of transmission range sensor issues that people are having. the problem is this is a recurring issue. like i said this is my third one. this should be a recall from suzuki and they need to figure out what is causing these sensors to keep going out.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i have a 2007 suzuki forenza, shortly after i got it i noticed it would cut off when i turned the a/c on. if i leave the a/c on it jerks and struggles to reach the posted speed limit. aside from that issue while driving the car doesn't change gears well and rpm shoots way up and the car drags. this is very dangerous and has caused me to almost be involved in multiple accidents. i do not feel safe with my children nor my self driving this car. something needs to be done about this defect before someone gets hurt. when this occurred i was attempting to turn and car wouldn't accelerate at that point i panicked and realized i had the pedal all the way down and it still would not go. then all of a sudden it made a big clunk and jerk and slowly pulled off. i was on a busy intersection between two highways. this is very dangerous and does need immediate attention.

Reported in: MOUNT AIRY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z47K

POWER TRAIN

i have a 2007 suzuki forenza it had about 119000 miles on it at the time of first incident. it wouldn't hardly move forward and or go up hills and has struggled to do so since. the car rolls back on hills when you try to move forward. when driving the car barely wants to move. this needs to be recalled very dangerous.

Reported in: MOUNT AIRY NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving i heard a loud "thunk" sound and then my car went basically into neutral. had a car been right behind me i would have been rear ended. the check engine light went on and the transmission range sensor has to be replaced. the same exact thing happened in september of 2012 and i had it replaced then, only 9 short months ago. when speaking with the parts and service folks at david norman suzuki i was informed that this is a very common problem with this vehicle. had i been on the highway i could have been killed. definitely a safety problem that warrants a recall.

Reported in: OLD ORCHARD BEACH ME || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: OLD ORCHARD BEACH ME || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

ENGINE

why isn't any thing being done about this problem with the transmission range sensor!!!!! suzuki needs to acknowledge that this a serious problem. i initially just got on here to file a complaint and started reading there are alot of people with this same issue. please take some kinda of responsibility for this issue. i have had to fix my transmission range sensor more than once. this week will make the 2nd time in a year! i was driving in a 35 mile zone and my car would not even go the speed limit a car alot rammed me from behind. it slows in the middle of traffic and sometimes wont go backwards. something needs to be done. it seems clear that there is an active issue with the transmission range sensor in suzuki forenzas.

Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i was on the highway when out of no where my car jerked and slowed speed. i almost got rear ended. i then tried to accelerate and it drug. instead of catching back up to speed it took a minute to reach the speed of what was posted. and since then its been very hard to drive. i took it to shop they said i need a new transmission range sensor. they also said this is a very common issue with suzuki forenza. but its very dangerous i do feel that this should qualify for a recall. for a reference the suzuki dealer sales the transmission range sensor for $38.99 and the mechanic charged $25.00 labor.

Reported in: MOUNT AIRY NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: MOUNT AIRY NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

we just bought this car in august 2012. since then my seat belt button turned on and took it to the suzuki dealer and they fixed it. also the passenger air bag also and they fixed it. then took it to the dealer to get the oil changed and they said i had a radiator leak ( i wonder how true was that sometimes) repaired it and it cost $400.... now when i was driving the car check engine light turned on and now it was the gas cap that needed to be replaced!!! wth so we replaced that part. now after we fix that, guess what also starts happening the car just starts to slow down and again check engine light turns on!!! we take it to get a diagnosis and it gives us p0705 p0700 and that now is the transmission range sensor!!! this is crazy!! hopefully nothing else will go wrong..... i feel that suzuki should have a recall on this transmission range sensor especially.. as i see...many people are going through this and people should be compensated for the money that we all have wasted and frustration we are all going through.... suzuki needs to fix this problem...

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tonight while driving 65mph on a major highway my check engine light came on. i didn't notice anything weird until i exited the highway and came to the first red light. when the light turned green and i pushed the gas, my car took forever to accelerate. this continued until i got home, where i checked the codes: transmission range sensor and transmission control sensor. i am ticked! last october (8 mos ago) i was driving about 35 mph in heavy traffic when my car seemed to fall out of gear and would not accelerate. after 11 days in the shop they found it was the transmission range sensor and replaced it... now apparently it's broken again???!!! so i got online to look into it and i find this site with tons of complaints about this same problem... i guess no one cares until someone dies, and then maybe they will decide to make it a recall... this is ridiculous.

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

transmission range sensor has went out twice in a six month span.

Reported in: LAWRENCEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

SEAT BELTS

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.

Reported in: COUNCIL BLUFFS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

AIR BAGS

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.

Reported in: COUNCIL BLUFFS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN

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.

Reported in: COUNCIL BLUFFS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle began to lose radiator fluid sporadically. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who was unable to locate a leak of any sort. no repairs were made to the vehicle and the vehicle continued to lose fluid. several weeks later while accelerating from a traffic stop at 45 mph, smoke was seen coming from under the hood. in addition, the engine temperature began to increase rapidly. the contact assumed that the failure was caused by a faulty radiator. the vehicle was parked and upon further inspection, the contact discovered that radiator coolant had exploded all over the engine compartment and under the hood area. the vehicle was inspected by a second mechanic, who advised that the engine cooling fans were failing sporadically. in addition, the head gasket was failing. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated that the transmission range sensor would recurring fail. the transmission range sensor had been replaced four times over the course of 5 years. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,000.

Reported in: SEVERN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SEVERN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

POWER TRAIN

when turning my car on and putting it into reverse, the car suddenly jerked and the check engine light came on. the "r" should appear for reverse on the dash, but all the letters ("p", "r", "d", etc) were scrambled together. the car drove in reverse and when i put it into drive, it jerked again and then would hardly accelerate. after driving it for a couple minutes, turning it off, and turning it back on, it would finally accelerate normally, but the check engine light would still be on and the gears would still jerk. the check engine light would go off after a few days and everything would be fine, but still the same problem happens again in a short term.

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the engine light illuminated and the vehicle became sluggish. the failure recurred numerous times. a year prior to the failure the transmission range sensor was replaced. the vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. the failure and current mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN

replaced the transmission range sensor 3 months ago and already going out. this will be the 3rd time replacing since i owned the car.

Reported in: GOOSE CREEK SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while in reverse, she noticed a loud clunking noise. the check engine light illuminated and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would slip into different gears independently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the transmission range sensor would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: BELOIT WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN

3rd time problem with the transmission range sensor. why can suzuki get away with not having a recall for this dangerous problem?? how many people have to have the exact same problem before something can be done about it? will it take someone being killed? i doubt if even that will help motivate them to do the right thing.

Reported in: VERONA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

transmission range sensor is horrible this will be the second time time to change this. first time was at 45000.

Reported in: MOORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN

transmission range sensor is horrible this will be the second time time to change this. first time was at 45000.

Reported in: MOORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained ankle injuries but a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after my daytime running lights stayed on all night, my battery died and i had to have the engine jumped. i went along with my day, parked my car at the bus lot and went to work. after returning to the car, i smelled smoke. when i tried to pop my hood, i noticed the interior paneling under my steering wheel was black and melted. the hood would not pop open because the release lever was also melted. there was smoke damage on my windshield near the air/defrost vents and on anything sitting in my car. lucky for me, i was not in the car when the fire occurred and it was in a parking lot where no one was around to get injured. after having the transmission sensor replaced on the car 4 times before they replaced the entire transmission, i've realized there were electrical problems with this car long before the fire occurred. many others have complained about a fire in this exactly make/model/year car. suzuki should be ashamed for making such terrible cars and filing for bankruptcy right before the problem occurs so there is nothing to be done/no accountability.

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle emitted a loud bang and became unresponsive to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission range sensor would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: NORTH HUNTINGDON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z77K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

was driving and transmission range sensor went bad and car jumped out of gear no warning. traffic behind almost collided. my 4 year old was in back seat. very scary. called suzuki and they said this is an extremely common problem considering my make, model, mileage. so why am i, a single disabled mother, responsible for getting a well known, unsafe manufacturer issue repaired..... i can't afford this and from what i was told most people with similar issue had this problem not only once but few months after getting repair done. this is extremely unsafe! car shifting and stalling while at full speed! me and my son could have been seriously hurt! planning to call suzuki customer relations to see if they can fix issue because it is not fair that i have to come up with way to repair such a dangerous problem so many suzuki owners have experienced.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

ENGINE

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

AIR BAGS

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.

Reported in: ROCK ISLAND IL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and skid into a ditch. the vehicle was destroyed and the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained minor injuries to the back and cuts to the face and arms. a police report was filed but the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 165,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: HAMILTON AL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact also mentioned that the gears shifted on their own. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: SLIDELL LA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

on 11/11/2013 my car was parked in my driveway and caught fire (electrical) this is one of the recalls on this vehicle,(certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness). i have had these problems with my vehicle the headlamp low beam and the daytime running light, would not turn on or off.

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

SEAT BELTS

headlamp just stopped working . i changed the relay then the fuse and also the light itself still not working i know there was a eall on the model of the year before, i can only assume that they used those parts for my car..

Reported in: NORTH CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z87K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: NORTH CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z87K

POWER TRAIN

car loses power during highway driving. seems to jump to neutral. loss of speed and at the same time the engine will rev and rpm's will increase. this happens mostly on highway, sometimes on streets. this never happens when accelerating from a stop. this happened for weeks without a check engine light indicator on. when the light came on the mechanic said the codes(p0700 and p0705) indicate a transmission sensor issue which is not covered under warranty. mechanic said that there is a technical services bulletin on the issue but not a recall. there are blogs and other complaints on this issue on the internet. i contacted suzuki american headquarters and they claim to have no knowledge of this issue. this a potentially dangerous issue that needs to be addressed.

Reported in: CYPRESS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from inside the vehicle while parked. the fire department was not called. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis of the failure. the origin of the fire was unknown. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Reported in: NEW ORLEANS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z67K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NEW ORLEANS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z67K

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the driver and passenger's side seat belts malfunctioned on separate occasions due to a faulty buckle assembly. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer where it was advised that the buckle assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v315000 (seat belts). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.

Reported in: SIOUX FALLS SD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact was driving 25 mph uphill when vehicle failed to accelerate despite the accelerator pedal being depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, where it was advised that the transmission range sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred after the repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z77K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the key would become extremely hot in the ignition after driving the vehicle for 15 minutes or more. the contact was concerned that the key would potentially cause burns. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the occurrence was normal. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: HARVEST AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z07K

POWER TRAIN

vehicle slips out of drive when accelerating which causes it to lose power during highway driving. seems to jump to neutral. loss of speed and at the same time the engine will rev and rpm's will increase. this happens mostly on highway, sometimes on streets. this never happens when accelerating from a stop. this happened for weeks without a check engine light indicator on. check engine light will only occur when reversing. mechanic said the issue (p0700 and p0705) indicates a transmission sensor issue which is not covered under warranty. there are hundreds of suzuki message forums and other complaints on this issue on the internet. i contacted suzuki american headquarters and they claim to have no knowledge of this issue. this is a heavily hazardous issue that needs to be addressed before someone, hopefully not myself, dies.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle erroneously shifted out of drive. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the transmission range sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the gear independently engaged into neutral. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission range sensor needed to be replaced. the transmission range sensor was replaced however, the failure recurred months later. the manufacturer was notified about the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current was 80,000.

Reported in: OCALA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

after being parked for a while the car jerks when i shift to reverse as well as makes some kind of clunking sound. afterward, when i shift to drive, there is a marked delay prior to acceleration. this also happens whenever i come to a complete stop at traffic lights, stop signs etc. i'm wondering if this is the transmission sensor again which i had to replace in 2011 @ 30k miles because my car would stall while in operation. this transmission sensor issue is way too common in these cars for suzuki to not have issued any kind of statement or provided any restitution yet. i'm dreading having to pay another $200+ for repairs. this is a dangerous defect and they shouldn't wait like gm to deal with it. these vehicles should be recalled.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* 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.

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

POWER TRAIN

i am the owner of a 2007 suzuki forenza with a recurring transmission range sensor failure. out of the 7 years i have owned the vehicle, i have had to replace the transmission range sensor every 14 months like clockwork. no other dealer other than an authorized suzuki dealer is able to replace the range sensor. the failure causes the vehicle to abruptly engage into neutral without warning. on several occasions, i have attempted to accelerate from a complete stop and the vehicle would drag or would not accelerate over 10 mph. on one instance, i was rear-ended due to the failure but luckily no one was injured. i believe that suzuki knows there is an issue with the sensor, which is a major problem for an such an important component on the vehicle. this could cost someone their life! please do something or at least have suzuki stop replacing the failure part with a defective part that they know is going to fail within 14 months. the failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

Reported in: SEVERN MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL5JD56Z67K

ENGINE

the car indicates that it is no longer in drive. even though on the shifter it says it is still in drive. also when driving down the road the car will come out of drive. to fix the problem you must pull the car into third gear, wait a few minutes then put it back into drive.

Reported in: UNION SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

AIR BAGS

tl* 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.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56ZX7K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while powering off the vehicle, smoke emitted from the instrument panel and caught on fire. the contact stated that the fire spread to the interior of the vehicle. the fire department was not called to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z27K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

we were in our apartment when the complex maintenance worker knocked on our door and said our car was on fire. the car was off, sitting in the parking lot unused. we went outside and waited for the fire department to arrive, and put out the fire. it was found that the wiring behind the fuse panel had caught fire and caused extensive damage to the dash and door panel. it was after this that we found out there was a recall on our vehicle we had not been notified about.

Reported in: LELAND NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z07K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

head lights stay on running battery down. called suzuki regarding posted, may 2014 for day light running light issues and they haven't decided recall/repairs, that i would recieve a letter if recall is issued. constantly have to have assistance to jump the battery.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i had defective plastic door knobs that broke and replaced with the same type door knob by the dealer and charged me labor. replaced strut mounts within the last 9 months i have replaced: transmission, water pump, the valve cover gasket 4 times, the valve cover, the radiator, the timing belt, the ac compressor, front axles, wheel bearings, lower intake manifold hose, and it is still leaking antifreeze. the car seem to be very hot and the key is very very hot in the ignition. i also need to replace the fuel assembly........ i definitely would like to be included in a class action lawsuit or i will do my own. this is not fair to the consumer to pay all this money into keeping this car repaired. i've invested more into this car than what it is worth. please advise.

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z37K

POWER TRAIN

i am the owner of a 2007 suzuki forenza. as i was getting ready to travel across a bridge when the car appear to change gears even though the shift was in drive. i immediately changed the shift to 3rd gear and slowly made my way across the bridge. had the car inspected, i went with the mechanic on test drive and it happened again. they diagnosed the problem to be the manual level position shift sensor. car worked fine until about a month ago, it did the same thing. now i drive very cautiously.

Reported in: ROCK ISLAND IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD86Z87K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

this is the 2nd recall on the drl module in 2 years. i have had to replace my battery terminals on the car. the headlights won't turn off unless i unhook the battery. the recall got started in may 2014, the recall was mailed out in july 2014 and the recall is being done while suzuki does not have the parts. the car company will take for ever to get the parts. i called suzuki and was told that if my car catches on fire it is not their concern. in the meantime i have no other way to work. i can not register the car, can not do the inspection, can not drive it. this is such a hardship for a lot of people. suzuki says that they will put you through to their corporate office, but that is a big joke. is it any wonder why they have not sold new vehicles in the us since 2012.i just want my car fixed and suzuki will take care of all the electrical wrongs on my car. if enough people conplain something will get done.

Reported in: ST. PAULS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ST. PAULS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z87K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

put my car in r (reverse) on a level driveway and it made a clunking sound as if it were being forced. the dash gave a signal instead of an r for reverse, a square with a line through it. as i put it into d (drive) it dragged to accelerate. the check engine lamp came on and the local mechanic said his computer read transmission range sensor. he said the trs and the catalytic converter need to be changed. the car needs a couple of motor mounts. this will easily cost me over 800.00 including labor. i just finished having the transmission coils and wires replaced ($350.00) having just purchased this vehicle (used) from a private party; my concerns are high regarding safety and costs for repairs. what of a recall concerning the transmission range sensor? please help!!

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

my front left tire keeps going flat for whatever reason. i have purchased two new tires within the last six months. the first time i got my flat the whole tire went behind the rim and damaged my rim. i went to go get a new tire the next day. the second time i got a flat happened just a few months after the first time and it was on the exact same time; the front left. i went to get a new tire and rim this time since they had a rim to fit. well today; august 16, 2014, my tire seemed slack, so i went to put air into the tire. i have yet to find out if it was a flat or not. but when i got 55 mph on the highway my car still shakes as if it is still flat or slack. i don't know what the deal is but it is always something with that tire and it makes me very nervous to drive and go out in town.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor. upon inspection, it was found that there were flames emitting from the engine compartment which then spread to the rest of the vehicle. the fire department was called to the scene. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z97K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v262000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: NASHUA NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i recently lost my car which was a '07 suzuki forenza to what has been described as a mechanical car fire brought on by some sort of mechanical failure. i believe this was a culmination of a series of failures over time despite whatever action i took to avoid it. initially i encountered intense flickering with my headlamps. headlights would stay on even after removing the key from the ignition. i believe that the consistence of this occurrence, has caused my vehicle's battery to fail. i ultimately had to have the battery replaced. i would also have a toxic smell come through the ventilation system from time to time. it smelled like something burning and melting. however, i was never able to determine what it was. this was going on intermitently for quite sometime. then eventually my car was lost to the mechanical car failure fire. i was fortunate to get out of the vehicle with only minor injuries such as burns and smoke inhalation. incident date: 12/28/2013 incident location: lake worth florida palm beach sheriffs office / lake worth police case # 13161702

Reported in: AVENTURA, FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: AVENTURA, FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

ENGINE

Reported in: AVENTURA, FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL5JD56Z17K

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