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
2006 Suzuki Forenza airbags complaints
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I have owned this car since 2007. The airbag light on the dash keeps turning on. Every time I take it to the dealer he said that there is no problems with the airbags and that the scanner is not picking up the code. He resets the system and the light goes off and every fee months I have to take it back to do the reset and im paying $55 for each reset at least 3-4 times a year since I got this car. Also the dealer told me that o have to dk these resets because everytime the light turns on it means that the airbags are disabled l and it is a safety issue. So I take it regularly every few months to reset it. This has to be a recall through suzuki because it is a problem.
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.
Air bag light has been on since I purchased the car. I have contacted suzuki several times regarding it and they say it is normal. Or I can pay to have it diagnosed. It is a safety issue. Suzuki customer service is horrible. I have signed myself up for a class action law suit.
Air bag warning light came on and stays on now every time vehicle starts and goes. Searched online and found numerous users across north america having same issue and suzuki motors will not treat it as a recall despite so many users having this issue. Many users reported that they took vehicle to dealers multiple times, paid money, and did not even get the problem fixed. Suzuki vehicles are a joke based on my experience of owning one. The cars are so delicate and fragile. This airbag warning light being on is a very dangerous issue. We don't want to find out that while we are driving on a freeway, the air bags deploy for no reason and causes a crash. Or worst god forbid that it did not deploy in an accident. You should really press on government to force these greedy businesses to treat such safety issues not only free of charge, but by professional mechanics who get the job done right the first time. The internet is full of stories about people taking this car to dealers for this problem multiple times and not getting it fixed after so much time and money wasted. If anything happens, I will not hesitate to sue suzuki corp.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the air bag and engine warning indicators illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The repair consisted of applying mechanical tape to the faulty wiring located under the driver's side seat however, the repair did not correct the problem. The failure recurred after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Front passenger airbag seat occupancy sensor is faulty. This code is b1448 sensor/matt fault caused by matt wiring failure. This fault causes the passenger side airbag system to staff off, it also causes the passenger system to read that it does not have an occupant at all times. The main airbag computer reads the system fault and it disables the entire airbag system. No airbag protection at all, and suzuki knows. Seams to be a common and known defect in the ocs and seat matt in the passenger seat. Suzuki and its dealers are unmoved by the danger that this brings to all its customers.
Air bag light continues to be illuminated on dash panel. Took to dealer to fix. Light was out for about two days then reappeared. This is a known problem and suzuki refuses to address issue. Car is out of warranty but is a safety issue.
My airbag light is on is there a recall on airbags?
I bought a used 2006 forenza sedan and a few days later, the transmission range sensor went out. I just researched and there are several complaints about this issue. Also, the airbag light turned on. Suzuki need to own up to this problem and fix it. Also the 02 sensor went and needs replacement. What is going on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light would illuminate sporadically on the instrument panel even when the passenger's seat was occupied. The contact did not have the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 44,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the low beam head lights malfunctioned. As a result, he was unable to switch off the high beams. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 77,000. Updated 8/6/12 *cn the consumer stated the low beam lights did not work. Only, the high beams worked. Updated 08/14/12
I have 44,000 miles on my 2006 suzuki forenza - only 5 years old and the struts are gone! The front end of my car bounces like its on a trampoline! This should not be happening at 5 years old. Suzuki needs to make good on their bad struts on this car. I have seen lots of people complaining .. One of them at 21,000 miles.. And this hasn't been recalled? What gives? Also, I can't lock my car from the outside anymore. The airbag light is always on saying its not working. This car has lots of problems and I just bought it a year ago and ready to get rid of it and buy something else. Definitely not a suzuki ever again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that as the driver side window was opened, the front driver side air bag deployed. The contact's left arm was burned from the deployment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure and current mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was then inspected by the dealer and they advised that there was a plug under the driver side seat that would not stay connected. The dealer repaired the vehicle by placing duct tape on the plug. After a few days of the tape wearing off, the air bag light illuminated again. In addition, the gear shift indicator on the instrument panel would show a black line through the d for drive and the vehicle would exhibit a clinking noise. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150. The VIN was not available.
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.
2006 suzuki forenza wagon issues so far: 63k - check engine light came on and a line through the d on the instrument panel showed up, which acts like the car is in neutral. When trying to accelerate the car has no power. If you pull over, turn the car off and restart it then the car is back to normal. It has done this 4 times now in the past 2 weeks. 60k - a couple of months ago the window washer pump went out and I had to replace it. I did it myself and it still cost me $85. Front seatbelt acts like it latches but then comes back out (this problem was recalled). 40k - the air bag light is also lit up on the car.
Airbag light came on in january 2010. My mechanic reset the sensor and checked out the wiring. Airbag light came back on after about 1 mouth and has no matter what we do'stayed on--- additional lights come on periodically including the engine light, seatbelt and driving light. What a bunch of garbage. After looking online----there are so many people having the same problems'recall this car for electrical and certainly airbags 'it is a safety issue. This car should be recalled and airbags repaired free of charge.
2006 suzuki forenza airbag light came on 6/2010. Cost $700 to repair driver's side airbag. 11/2010 light came back on, now dealer wants $1000 to repair passenger side airbag. If you go online, there are hundreds of complaints for the same problem. This car should be recalled and airbags repaired free of charge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle, he noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 158,000. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
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.
Tl*the contact owns 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the air bag warning light displayed that the air bag was disconnected. The contact stated that it took three years to correct the engine failure. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the wiring since the air bag light for the driver side remained illuminated. The dealer worked on the vehicle, but they have been unable to find the problem. The failure mileage was 5400 and the current mileage was 23481.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that in june 2009 the air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the failure by removing the rubber mat from underneath the seat; however, the failure continued to occur. The dealer asked the owner to check the wires underneath the seat, which he did, and found they were wired as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again who stated that they found a hat under the seat, which was removed. The light went off temporarily and then came back on. The owner schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 12,415. The current mileage was approximately 21,000.
I have a 2006 suzuki forenza purchased new. Since the first month I had it the airbag light has come on over and over. I have brought it to the dealer at least 7 times and they are now telling me they will no longer help me.
Air bag didn't deploy when I was in a crash.
Front end collision, air bags deployed and started a fire which caught my clothing on fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. In a situation that warrants the air bags may fail to deploy. She contacted the dealership and was referred to the manufacturer. When she called the manufacturer, she left a voice message but had not received a response.. The current mileage was 51,923. The failure mileage was approximately 51,850.
Suzuki forenza in front end collision with jeep wrangler. Forenza suffered front end damage. The airbags in the forenza did not deploy. The drivers side seat belt in the forenza did not lock when I slammed on the brakes, which LED to me slamming against the steering wheel.
I was about to make a left hand turn, my light was green, I proceeded into the intersection, then a car ran their red light, striking my left fender/front, buckled up my car, bumpers locked, had to be pulled apart! In this mva, none of the frontal/airbags deployed! There were 'four' people in my car, including me. All injured, all went to the hospital. And all seeking medical attention. I was shocked!! As well as the person in the other front seat. I hit the steering wheel, with my head...police on the scene, said to sue for air bags not deploying!
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.
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