2006 Suzuki Forenza: check engine light

Filed May 20, 2018 · Acceleration · 86,000 miles · ID

While driving the cars check engine light will show up. I lose all control of speed even while pushing the gas pedal in. The only way to regain control is to cycle the key multiple times and let it idle in neutral for five minutes. After I regain control the check engine light is still on, and the car will jump revolutions randomly. This will occur on both city and highway speeds, it doesn't act up unless I'm in motion driving. It will rev I'n revolutions while I'm driving or at a stop.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into reverse, there was an abnormal banging noise that emitted from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that there would also be an 'x' on the instrument panel next to the 'd' for drive on the shift selector. The contact was an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the range transmission sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · SC

Slips out of gear while driving, car stalls and cuts off during driving, only cranks up in neutral,air bag light stays on, check engine light go off after a repair then lights back up. Its frustrating to have to call road side assistance for a battery charge frequently when battery loses charge for no apparent reason.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · CA

Air conditioning unit shut off, car ran erractically and engine light came on. After several minutes, car ran normally and air conditioner came back on. Engine light stayed on. Since then engine light will go off for several days and come back on for several days. Mechanic checked engine and found that the problem was with the throttle sensor.

Filed May 25, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 104,000 miles · TX

When trying to shift from park to reverse the vehicle jumped and would not accelerate out of drive. When trying to accelerate forward it took a massive amount of power to go 10 MPH. The vehicle will not shift properly and the check engine light will not stay on while the problem is occurring.

Filed Feb 20, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 135,423 miles · NC

I replaced my transmission range sensor in october 2013 and 4 months later it won't go in reverse. The car does not want to go back. The sensor goes bad really quick and it keeps you paying money to get it fix. The check engine light stays on and he airbag light. I have replaced it twice in 2012 and 2013. There needs to be a recall for this and don't know why it has not happen before someone get seriously hurt. Suzuki please fix this problem.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred sporadically. Additionally, the contact stated that when placing the gear in reverse, the gear shifter would become jammed, causing the vehicle to jerk abnormally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 101,000 miles · CA

I purchased a used 2006 suzuki forenza 2006in oct 2012. The first break down was a week after purchase there was a hole in the water pump. I called the dealership and that was replace in december 2012 I was driving to work I was stopped at a red light and there was a shake in the engine it begin to jerk and did not want to accelerate. I took it to aamco where they said it had to do with the transmission switch. They fixed it after two weeks I was coming off the freeway again at the stop light my car shook and the check engine light went on I took it back and they said it was the same code that had come up the first time. They fixed it again. Then a month later the same thing happen I ended up taking it to a dealership and it was the same thing with a transmission switch. Now the check engine light keeps going off and on everytime I take it in to get looked at the same code pops up with the transmission switch. Now there saying it has to be electrical and it is safe to drive with the check engine light on.

Filed May 30, 2013 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the throttle body actuator would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · WI

My check engine light will come on and go off every once in a while. It just went back on today. I noticed the acceleration was less when I came off a stop light almost like the car was in the wrong gear. I took it to a parts shop to see what the check engine was. It came up as a transmission range sensor. I have read that other people describing this same exact events happening in suzuki vehicles over 70,000 miles. This could be a real safety risk to the public if the transmission was to confuse itself as being in the wrong gear at high speeds.

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 113,000 miles · MI

While in drive car suddenly switches to idle and will not accelerate with the pressing of gas peddle. It was only able to coast. The range selector part is the issue. It cannot function repeatedly since this is a reoccuring event. The only way to drive is in drive 3rd gear with the engine light on. The great concern is that will lead to an accident since the time of it ceasing to function is unpredicatable. From research it is clear that this is a nearly universal problem with suzuki forenzas and as a safety issue it needs to be a part properly replaced under a recall by dealers.

Filed Mar 17, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 142,000 miles · SC

Driving down residential street vehicle stalled and began to idle high while in the "d" position. Applied brakes and tried to put it in to "p" position but dash read reverse. Turned ignition off and gears shifted as designed. 4 incidents followed this one have not had it repaired.I was putting gas in with the engine off one I got back into the vehicle cranked it and immediately the scrambled symbol appeared I cut the engine back off and tried it again and the scrambled symbol was still visible I shifted down through several gears with clunking noises and heavy jerking until I was able to find drive 3, I was able to move the vehicle at a slow pace to a parking space until I had it towed to my home. Sent it to a mechanic had throttle repaired put the very same day the very same problem occurred while my children and I were on the interstate headed home from their school. Was able to shift to drive 3 and get it off of the roadway.turned off ignition and cranked it up again the vehicle ran normally took it to an autozone so that the check engine code could be read and it came back as p0700 and p0705 have not had the funds to have it looked at by suzuki dealership. With this as an recurring with other vehicles as well as mines something has to be done before someone is greatly injured or killed just stating the obvious. Love the vehicle but afraid to drive it even if the necessary repairs are made I don't want to feel as if im driving my and my kids death mobile.