2006 Suzuki Forenza: won't start

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Lights, Transmission · 45,000 miles · NC

I purchased my 2006 forenza on june 15, 2006. I had a no start problem at first but the was corrected. In march of this year, my headlight and high beams completely failed. I took it to a suzuki dealer and had the wiring harness replaced, costing me $118.00 because my warranty had expired and there was no recall issued for that particular failure. Although the service manager stated that it was a known problem. Now my car, like many other 2006 forenzas, has a failure with a transmission sensor. I called the dealership, and was told again that it has a common and well known problem, and I do still have a powertrain warranty, but as the sensor is on the transmission and not in the transmission it is not covered under warranty and I will have to pay $235.00 to have it replaced. I am livid right now! I was on the highway when the sensor told my transmission that it was in neutral and went from 65 to 70 miles per hour to 40 MPH. Why doesn't it surprise me that suzuki refuses to issue a recall on this? Oh, that's right, because it only has to do with the safety of it's consumers. Can someone, please educate suzuki on what the word "safety" means?

Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 7 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start on several occasions. The vehicle shut off once on the interstate and on three other occasions while driving low speeds. The vehicle would improperly shift and rev without warning. There are no recalls pertaining to this failure. The current mileage was 42,230 and failure mileage was 7.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 1,836 miles · SC

2006 suzuki forenza with safety issues regarding loss control and sticking and engine stalling**cc the consumer stated the gears would stick and she has experienced several steering component failures. To this date the steering problem still had not been addressed. One month after purchasing the vehicle, it would not start, the consumer had to wait 2 minutes before trying again. The consumer could not get the vehicle to go into reverse. There was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle, the dealer stated they lubricated the sway bar bushings. The noise eventually returned. The dealer then stated that they over-lubricated the sway bar bushings.

Filed Oct 14, 2006 · Electrical · GA

I purchased a 4 door 2006 suzuki forenza and on the next morning just a day after I purchased my car I put the key in the ignition and the car would not start. I tried again and the car started to shake like it was having a seizure. I let it sit for about 5 minutes before it started. When I told the dealership of what happen I was told it''s a new car and I just had to break-it-in. Every morning the car would not start after sitting over night. Additionally when I drive I would experience some delays from the transmission, when I accelerate the car would jerk. The last time I had to get the my car towed to the dealership. I was told the problem was a re-programming error. The service department did what was called a pass through re-programming however this did not correct the problem. I took the car in on several occasion because of the same problem. The last incident happened on 9/18/06 and my car is still being tested by the service department at the star suzuki dealership at 1890 dogwood drive in conyers, ga and they are unable to correct the problem..

Filed Oct 9, 2006 · 200 miles · CO

Bought my car brand new with 16 miles on it in jun. 2 weeks after I bought it, the car would not start. It has been in and out of the shop for 53 days and the problem is still not fixed.

Filed Oct 8, 2006 · Engine · PA

I brought a 2006 suzuki forenza on july 11, 2006. In two or three days I noticed something wrong in the way it was driving. I took it back and the general manager drove the car and stated nothing was wrong. The next day the car would not start. I took it to the dealer they stated it was a software problem and it needed new spark plugs. The car wouldn't start again. I was told it needed an upgraded software. The car doesn't start it sounds as if it wants to cut off and it drives rough and stalls. This car is brand new and montgomery keystone motors were fully aware of this and still decided to sale me a lemon. I have contacted an attorney regarding this.

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Electrical · 4,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated shortly after purchasing the vehicle, it would not start. The dealership determined there was a problem with the computer and reprogrammed the computer. The vehicle failed to start a second time and the dealership determined the computer needed to be reprogrammed again. The check engine light illuminated, so the vehicle was towed to another dealership, who determined the problem was again with the computer. The computer was reprogrammed a third time.

Filed Jul 30, 2006 · Engine · 443 miles · CO

Rough idling problems / no start problems after owning new 2006 suzuki forenza three days. First time happened at gas station. Took four attempts to get car running . Happened intermittently. Took car to dealership. Replaced spark plug and installed new computer. Same problems occurred two days later. Have had newer problems occur. Car on four occasions has almost died while driving, warning lights coming on when they shouldn't. I contacted manufacturer about the rough idle/no start problem. Am in process with them now to try to get a refund. Problem is thought to be with software glitch downloading improper fuel data into cars computer. Rep from manufacturer said software downloaded usage of summer fuel rather than winter which is why I have had the problem with intermittent rough idle , no start, car trying to die while driving. It is my understanding there is a fix for automatics but not for manuals like mine. Although rough idle and no start problems are more of an annoyance , the car trying to die is more of a concern which I feel is a safety issue.

Filed Jun 21, 2006 · Engine · 350 miles · MA

I bought a new 2006 suzuki forenza from a dealer on 23 may 2006. After one week with the car, I began having problems in that it does not start after it sits for a while. I called the salesman on 2 jun 06 and told him that for the third time that week, it didn't start. He didn't inform me of any problem with the vehicle and just stated it shouldn't happen and to have it towed in. I went back to the vehicle and it finally started but I have had the same problem starting it every day since. Today I called the service department and they informed me that there is a problem with "cold starts" on this vehicle and that there is no fix for it at the present time, and I'll get a recall message in the future when suzuki figures out what's wrong with the vehicle. I believe this problem should have been disclosed by the dealer/salesman before I bought this new vehicle and when I originally called them on 2 jun 06 with a complaint, they should have revealed the problem to me at this time. I feel this car is a lemon and I have no recourse.

Filed Jun 5, 2006 · Engine · 8,000 miles · TX

Car will not start after sitting for awhile they changed the gas pump but the same problem still exists took it back to the dealer and they don't know what's wrong with it.

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 720 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated on three separate occasions, the vehicle would not start in the morning without the accelerator pedal being pressed. The dealership was unable to determine the problem but believed it may have been a software problem that was aggravated by the climate updated 6/16/2006 - the dealer took the car back nd gave the consumer full credit towards another vehicle.

Filed May 5, 2006 · Electrical · PA

Not even a full month after purchasing a 2006 suzuki forenza sedan, the car doesn't start after sitting just overnight for the last two weeks that I've owned it. When I called keystone motors in montgomerville, pa, the manager was smug and unprofessional. And even though they are a j.d. Powers associate winner, he said he didn't care about j.d. Powers. They are going to look at the car, but I told them if just one more thing goes wrong, I will be trading for a car that runs.