2006 Suzuki Forenza: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle ran the contact's vehicle off the road causing it to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained lacerations to the face, a bruised rib, and a fractured cervical vertebrae which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 9/18/2017

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact drove through a red light at 40 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained head and back contusions and two other occupants were also injured. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. ...updated 09-15-14

Filed Jan 19, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 89,217 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

On january 15, 2013, I was driving on the expressway. The vehicle in front of me slammed on their brakes unexpectedly to prevent hitting the vehicle in front of her, who had also slammed on their brakes. We were going approximately 55 MPH. I was unable to brake in time to prevent hitting the car in front of me. My vehicle was totaled as a result. My airbag did not deploy during this crash. I feel that an impact at that speed should have triggered the airbag. I was diagnosed with whiplash afterwards. I have pictures of the vehicle after the crash and the airbag intact.

Filed Jun 2, 2011 · Airbags · 74,501 miles · KY · crash

I have experienced two front end collisions to a suzuki forenza 2006. During both accidents the air bags did not deploy as designed to. The last accident on 5/5/11 ended in a total loss of the car due to a front end collision. The impact was such that the left front bumper and fender were damaged. This accident also buckled the hood of the vehicle and raised it at least 1.5 higher than normal. This will give you some idea of the force of the accident. Suzuki was not interested in checking the vehicle out until just recently. I feel that if the air bags did deploy, especially on this last accident I would not have sustained any injury what so ever.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · NY · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was involved in crash with another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was reported injured and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. There was smoke seen coming from under the hood and the vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of the air bag failure and was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2010 · Airbags · 71,000 miles · FL · crash

Air bag didn't deploy when I was in a crash.

Filed May 5, 2009 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving approximately 45 MPH, another driver made a u-turn and crashed into the front passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. Her vehicle turned over several times and the side air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer because the frontal air bag lights were malfunctioning. The dealer stated that there was no air bag failure at that time. The insurance company declared that the vehicle was destroyed. Georgia state carroll county police report number 04-1122-09 was filed. The passenger sustained a broken neck and the driver sustained fractures to the lower back. The manufacturer will be notified. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. One year ago, the contact noticed that the air bag sensors were disabled while passengers occupied the vehicle. One month later, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact was involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. Two passengers were injured. An investigator from a loan inspector's office stated that the air bags failed because the vehicle was not traveling at enough speed. The contact took the vehicle to two local mechanics and both of them stated that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified and the air bag module has not been replaced. The current and failure mileages were 10,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2007 · Airbags · TX · crash · 2 injuries

It was a hit and run. From the rear and hit a tree. My main concern is that my air bags did not deploy. Safety first. Now I feel the car is a defect. Please get back in touch with me on this matter.

Filed Feb 7, 2007 · Airbags · 15,600 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

On feb 3, 2007, I had a automobile accident. The accident resulted in my car being totaled. It had extensive front end damage, and the air bag sensors were exposed, but the airbags never deployed. I wasn't injured bad enough to seek medical attention, but could have been, as a result of the airbags not deploying. My insurance adjuster told me that there was no reason for the bags to not work, because the sensors were exposed, and I had hit many trees with the radiator resting on the motor. My adjuster gave me his name and number for contact if I needed for anyone to contact him. My car is now totaled, and I have no transportation, because the suzuki company will not stand by their products. This is a safety feature, and should have been in working order, as it was a new car.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Airbags · FL · crash · 2 injuries

I recently purchased a 2006 suzuki forenza station wagon, on february 25, 2006 I had an accident which someone ran into my car and I crashed the car/the air bags did not deploy. I think there is a defect in my brand new car. I think the air bags or at least the one on the driver side should of deployed- that is my complaint.