2006 Suzuki Forenza transmission problems

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 Oct 21, 2015 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the transmission jerked and the vehicle would not accelerate when prompted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 39,000 miles · TN

At speed on interstate highway, the car suddenly fell out of gear, and lost speed rapidly. Dash transmission display showed scrambled gear in place of d. Car continues to experience similar incidents and does not properly change gears; occasionally displays scrambled letter in place of appropriate display (r,n,d, 3, etc.)

Filed Jun 7, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 121,000 miles · MI

Battery indicator and brake indicator illuminated on the cluster panel. When in drive, the display showing what gear you are in flashes an unrecognizable signal. Some trouble accelerating.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Transmission · 15,897 miles · CA

Vehicle purchased new in 2006. Under 16,000 miles one owner. Hard shifted out of park or reverse. Lost power when in drive with normal RPM's~ diagnosed as faulty transmission range sensor by independent repair shop. Replacement part also faulty. Please note mechanic used term "faulty". Extreme safety issue. I expect suzuki motor company to issue a safety recall with parts that are designed not to fail at such low mileage.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,500 miles · FL

Transmission range sensor is failing and caused a loss of power almost causing a major accident. This is a common problem with this model year, and needs to be investigated for a safety recall.

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 Apr 7, 2014 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · TX

I own a 2006 suzuki forenza wagen with an automatic trans-axle that I bought new from a dealership (expo suzuki) selling suzuki motor cars, in kingwood, texas. Problems started happening to my car while I was in my driveway attempting to shift from park to drive, when I noticed the gear selection indicator window on the dashboard started displaying odd readings other than park or drive or a combination of its range modes(r,d,n,1 and 2) with a slash line going through it, indicating that an error/malfunction is occurring (this started at 75,000 miles or less, on the vehicle's odometer.), I shut off the car and restarted it with no error/malfunctions displayed; good, but the vehicle now drove sluggish; it would not drive beyond 20mph or less. It was taken back to the suzuki dealership by tow-truck where I purchased the car from, and they claimed that no problems were found. Instances also involving this same problem with my suzuki forenza wagen came on the highway. The malfunction caused the car to quickly come to a near dangerous stop in heavy houston texas traffic, due to the nss(neutral safety switch) malfunctioning without warning; almost involving me in a near fatal collision going at highway speeds; I happened to look and see the dashboard gear indicator window had that slash mark(s) in it again. I've taken my car back and forth, to my suzuki dealership because of the neutral safety switch problem, with them only replacing the transmission, this time. Dealerships in houston texas who sold suzuki motor cars up until recent, will not touch this particular transmission, I've been told to just replace it, if its under suzuki motors warranty? O.k. Fine. This has not remedied my ongoing problems with this car.

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 25, 2013 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the mil warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle could not be shifted into fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 37,000.