2006 Suzuki Forenza: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 31, 2013 · Airbags · 113,000 miles · MN

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.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact noticed there was a hesitation between gears and also an abnormal noise. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle however, the failure soon recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 11/15/13*cn the consumer stated the switch assembly was replaced twice. It was advised by a suzuki repair technician to use a plastic cord to hold it together. The switch assembly has not been repaired. Updated 11/26/2013

Filed Aug 6, 2013 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The vehicle was shut off and restarted ten hours later. The contact then noticed that there was a hesitation between gears. The dealer was contacted but stated that they could not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.

Filed May 24, 2012 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that after stopping, the vehicle would hesitate and hinder the contact from shifting into any gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who inspected the vehicle and advised that the transmission range sensor failed. The manufacturer was notified who stated there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 100 miles · NC

I own a 2006 suzuki forenza and have had numerous problems with this car. Since purchasing new in 2006, I have had the gas gauge, gas tank, radio, center console, front door handles & catalytic converter replaced. The factory tires went bad within a year, and because it is an odd tire size cost over $400 to replace. Currently the check engine light is on stating there is a problem with the catalytic converter which was just replaced about 3 months ago. I left the car overnight at the dealer & got a rental car (which cost $75) and the dealer and suzuki tech support can not figure out why the catalytic converter error continues to show up. The power steering light is also on & I was told that it requires a sensor - not covered by warranty - that will cost over $300. I have had a problem with the engine jerking and slipping gears on acceleration. It would also stick in neutral or not change gears and hesitate to the point of moving very slowly. I was told this was an oxygen sensor which cost me over $300 to replace. I have had this problem once since. The struts - front and back - also need to be replaced which is a $1200 repair because they are leaking. Currently both front door handles are broken causing me to have to open the windows to open the doors. I have had them replaced once before under recall, but now it will cost over $200 a piece to replace. I didn't even know there was a light to indicate that the daytime running lights were working until it just appeared one day. The daytime running lights indicator won't stay on - it comes on, then goes back off. I think suzuki needs to make good on these cars because there are so many problems.