2006 Suzuki Forenza locks problems

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Airbags, Locks · 34,000 miles · NV

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.

Filed Nov 19, 2010 · Locks, Transmission · 27,000 miles · PA

Tl*the driver owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle stopped accelerating. It decelerated and would only drive at speeds lower than approximately 20 MPH. The service warning lights also began to illuminate on the dashboard. The vehicle was stopped and shifted into park; upon shifting it back into drive the vehicle operated as normal. The failure continued to recur and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one month later, the failure began to recur while driving approximately 45 MPH for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was repaired. She also stated that both front door handles were fractured from the interior. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 30,000. Updated 02/08/11*lj the consumer also stated the door handle snapped off the vehicle. Updated 04/21/11

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Acceleration, Locks · 56,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated there are many defects with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated all the failures are not cover under warranty and she has to pay out of pocket for all the repairs. The defective parts are the front and rear struts, throttle body, door handle and transmission range censor. The manufacturer was not contacted. The dealer informed her they contacted the manufacturer and was told the vehicle was not covered under the warranty and she would have to pay for all repairs. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2010 · Locks · 70,000 miles · SC · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that when a passenger in the rear seat tried to exit, the handle broke off and the passenger was injured. Three months later, the front passenger handle broke. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2009 · Body, Locks · 40,000 miles · FL

2006 suzuki forenza which I bought in february 2008. The interior handle on the passenger and driver side broke off within 4 months of each other a year after I had the vehicle. Normal use of handles (trying to exit vehicle). Never experienced anything like that. After reading through your complaints, I see others have the same problem. I went to dealer who had no information about a recall. He informed me of the cost of $120+ to repair the two plus the cost of the handles.

Filed Oct 8, 2009 · Electrical, Locks · 50,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While the contact was attempting to exit her vehicle the inside door handle broke and landed in her hand. The same failure has also occurred on the passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the door handles needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 50,000. Updated 10/27/09.*lj the consumer also stated the shift relay was inoperative. The shifter locked up and the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. She was able to place the key in into the unlock safety lock and push the shifter in an unlocked position, then she was able to start the vehicle. The consumer stated the ignition locks up. Updated 10/29/09

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Locks · 36,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the interior plastic door handle on the front passenger side failed without warning. The failure allowed the door to open. The identical failure occurred with the rear door as well. Currently, the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Locks · 22,000 miles · CA

The inside door handles on the 2006 suzuki forenza are made of cheap plastic and defective. The passenger side broke off and then the one on the back door broke off. I took my car into a dealer for the seat belt recall and was never advise at that time they could replace the handles if I was still within my mileage for my warranty which at the time I was. Another suzuki owner had the same issue so we called the dealer and was advised yes we're aware of that problem but can only replace them for free if you vehicle is still under warranty!! If not there is a $50.00 labor charge per door plus the handle cost. Suzuki hasn't listed this issue as a recall. Upon doing more research I found a website with numerous complaints in reference to the plastic door handles breaking off. Now on the 2007 suzuki forenza they use chrome handles.. Hmmm wonder why? I feel cheated, if suzuki is aware that this could cause someone harm in the event of an accident and the consumer has to roll down there window to open the door couldn't that be a potential law suit? I'm in hopes someone of authority can look into this and have this listed as a recall, it is unfair to all who own a 2006 forenza to have to pay for a mistake they made trying to cut cost on the assembly line.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Locks · 3,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the inside door handles on the passenger side constantly fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times and they replaced the handles with defective plastic. The handles failed again on august 16, 2008 and the vehicle will be taken to the dealer again. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 09/23/08 *bf updated 10/0/108.

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Locks · 22,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving at various speeds, the hood has a tendency to slightly open. The contact has applied pressure to the hood several times, but it would not remain completely shut. He believes the hood latch is defective because it is not connecting properly to the locking mechanism. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 22,000.