2005 Suzuki Forenza: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Transmission · 121,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving 37 MPH, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive to reverse causing the front wheels to locked up and the vehicle to stall. The contact shifted the vehicle into park, restarted the vehicle, and shifted back into drive. The contact had taken the vehicle to local dealer yesride (1315 s cumberland st, morristown, tn 37813) who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was faulty and need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 175,000 miles · OR

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

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The contact also stated that there was a foul odor emitting through the vents. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 70,000 miles · MD

Car accelerates very slowly. It will stall out if the gas pedal is floored. The check engine light will blink until the car is turned off. The check engine light will stay on for sometimes a few days at a time and then turn off. Others have complained about the transmission range sensor going up many times.

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Engine · 89,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

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

Filed May 19, 2009 · Engine, Visibility · 35,000 miles · NY

I bought a 2005 suzuki forenza in the winter of 2006. The car was sold to me with no rear defroster system so that winter I had to go through the snow with a completely blind rear view and was inconvenienced into returning it for repair. The beginning of 2008 is when the check engine light came on a week before my state inspection and I had to get an oxygen sensor replaced. Two weeks later, the tread came off my front tires (2 years old mind you) and I had to replace those. In may of 2008, the battery in the car died and that had to be replaced. In august of 2008, the headlights in the suzuki died and had to be replaced. I have all the receipts and documents to back this up as well. On april 30, 2009, my car started to buck back and forth wildly threatening to stall. Two weeks later on may 13, they tell me that the car is covered under the power warranty and they will replace the head gasket. On friday may 15, they say its not just the head gasket but an emission hose needs to be replaced. They do not have the part in stock and have ordered it for monday, may 18 in which the car should be ready. I return my rental car ready to pick up my car when I get a call that monday morning stating that when the car's engine was put back together, the check engine light still came on and they disassembled the engine again and discovered a hole in the cylinder head which had compromised the coolant system. Now, this is not under warranty and I would have to provide proof that I had changed the coolant in the system. Of course, I can not locate that receipt, but its amazing to me that its taken nearly a month to come up with this diagnosis and now I'm being asked to pay for this lemon with only 3 years on it and 35,000 miles. I took a 4 year finance loan deal on this and I still have to pay $5000 on a car that has needed work on multiple location. Whatever happened to standing by your work? Thomas suzuki of port jefferson ny is a disgrace.

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · TX

I went on a trip to el paso,texas with my family and on my way back I had the worst trouble with my car. My car started jerking a bit. I though nothing of it and kept going just hoping to get home with my kids. On my way back home I stopped by a mechanic shop and they informed it was the sensors in the transmission that were no good. But it is a newer car so I though they must be wrong. I did make it safely to my home. It stopped doing the jerking. Then a few days later it started back up. This issue has been an ongoing since march 4,2008. I thought it was only me but I have found out by autozone that a few people have taken their car fro the same issue. So I believe this issue should b repaired because I did not do anything. I was taken my children 2 days ago to the doctor and what seemed like a normal trip became a nightmare. The car would not go(put yourself in my place at the 5:00 p.m. Traffic) the engine just reved very high and I put my foot down all the way to the floor and then it went forward with a jerking motion forward. I was so scared and still am that I don't want to drive my vehicle because I do not know when it is going to try to stall on me and not shift gears. I just bought the car not even 7 months ago from the dealership. It is over the 36,000 miles and I do expect for this issue to get resolved and for you as a company fix the issue. I did research and I do see all the complaints on this model of car. Are you expecting a major accident for you to take care of the issue?? I do not want to drive in an unsafe vehicle with my two small children! Would you? I do not want to get into an accident in order fro you to take care of the issue. The cars keeps jerking and you have to put your whole foot to the floor in order fro it to shift I need results!!!!

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Steering · 25,617 miles · FL

Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact experienced problems starting the vehicle on march 23 , 2007. The vehicle stalled while trying to start it and required three or more attempts in order to start the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told the problem was fixed. The dealer ordered and replaced a section of the steering column. On 4/15/07 while driving at 65 MPH on I-95 the vehicle stalled, when pressing the accelerator it would not accelerate, the contact also lost power steering and brake control. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by an exit ramp, forcing the steering wheel. The failure mileage was 25,617, and the current mileage was 26,643.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Engine · 15,000 miles · NC

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza with a current mileage of 18,000 miles. The contact stated that once the vehicle pasted the 15,000 mile mark it had difficulty starting in cold weather. The contact stated that when the temperature was below 20 degrees the vehicle would not start. Once the vehicle started under these cold conditions it would stall while driving at any speed. The contact had the vehicle taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find out what had been causing the problem.

Filed Aug 25, 2006 · Engine, Lights · CA

2005 suzuki forenza stalled without warning. Consumer would like it replaced under lemon law. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle would shift back and fourth while driving. The dealer found internal transmission failure. While driving, the engine would loose power. The dealer found the brake light sticking from the switch.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 113 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer numerous times. The dealer replaced the transmission and a sensor in the engine; however the problem remains.

Filed Dec 23, 2005 · Airbags, Engine · NC

Have a 2005 suzuki forenza. Bought it june of 2005. For the time that I had the car it had little problems at times. Bought the car with 5 miles on it. Suzuki dealerships only look at your car by appointment only and when they do look at it they claim nothing was found. The car hesitates and downshifts hard at times. In the morning the car has hard starts when cold. The exhaust makes noise and transmission does too. The claims are that it is a characteristic of that car and normal. Recently I almost got hit by a truck at an intersection because the car stalled while trying to cross the intersection from a stop sign. The gas pedal had to be pressed to the floor to move and it did it slowly. From a stop the engine would rev but the car would not move. Also airbag light does not work properly. Suzuki makes it hard to have your car service and claim warranty work. That includes roadside assistance too. When car was delivered back to me after I dropped it off they claim that nothing was found. Maybe it was the gas cap they said. The problem happens too much too be a loose gas cap. I had to get upset for them to look at my car. Many problems for a new car.