2006 Suzuki Forenza: transmission slipping

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 2, 2013 · Transmission · 45,426 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, a loud and unusual noise was heard from the vehicle. The contact then shifted into drive and depressed the accelerator however, the vehicle proceeded to roll in reverse. The gear selector box then displayed an abnormal symbol of a square with an "x" over the symbol. The dealer was contacted and stated that he had never seen such a symbol. A diagnostic was performed and the contact was advised that there was a transmission failure. There were unknown repairs made to the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 45,426. The current mileage was 67,000. Updated 9/4/13 *cn the consumer stated the drive gears slipped while driving on the freeway. Power was completely lost, but the vehicle did not stall. On june 22,2013, the consumer put the vehicle in reverse and a symbol displayed, when she stepped on the accelerator, there was a click and a jerk.

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · NY

On numerous occasions the transmission would slip gears, the vehicle jumps and the check engine light goes on. An independent mechanic told me it was the transmission range sensor that was defective and needed to be replaced. This is a seriously dangerous issue because it happens mid drive. Apparently its my transmission range sensor and it has happened to a lot of people. I have done research on this issue with this particular vehicle and have found that this issue is very wide spread. I feel that no matter how well the maintenance on this vehicle is kept up, this issue is destined to become a problem and a safety issue. Because this sensor glitch causes the vehicle to suddenly switch gears and slowdown without warning or brake lights, there is a high possibility for accidents. I believe there should be a recall for this to be fixed. Suzuki motor corp is grossly negligent for naot making a voluntary recall on this inherently defective part. It is the duty and responsibility of ntsb to compell the manufacturer to issue a recall on these 2006 forenza vehicles.

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact started the ignition and there was an extremely hard shift into reverse. In addition, the transmission would slip gears. The failures recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2011 · Transmission · NC

Been having problems with the check engine light being on/of for as long as I have had the car the gears started slipping or staying 3rd, 2nd or r all the time. Took it in to try and have it looked at or check the transmission for fluids since it has a sealed transmission. First thing that came up was - I had no warranty, and prices for them to check to see why the check engine light is on before they can do anything. Now the airbag warning light stays on as well as the check engine light. And the key will not come put of the ignition. Very unsafe. What can a broke unemployed person do?.

Filed Aug 6, 2011 · Transmission · OH

1. Check engine light on . 2.car doesn't have power, is sluggish. While driving it seems to slip out of gear, 3. Called dealership about it but no response it my transmission range sensor.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving 35, the vehicle would slip out of gear and stall. The vehicle would be pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. Approximately one year ago, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where an unknown sensor was replaced. The authorized dealer was notified of the recent occurrences and the contact was advised to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed May 23, 2011 · Transmission · 51,798 miles · CA

My 2006 suzuki forenza (current mileage : 51798 miles) sedan's transmission is slipping intermittently when driving on the freeways above the speed of 40-50 miles per hour. The check engine light came on and a line through the "d" on the instrument panel showed up, which acts like the car is in neutral. When trying to accelerate by pushing the accelerator pedal, the car engines revs and delivers no power. If you pull over on the curb, turn the car off and restart it then the car is back to normal. I has done this 8-10 times now in the past 2 weeks. The failure continued to recur and I have taken this vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission range selector switch which needed to be replaced due the error code "po 705 trans range sensor malfunction" showing up on the diagnostic system. I have read various complaints on the internet forums for posts related to transmission range selector switch on the 2006 suzuki forenza. Through my research on the internet, I have found many people who have complained about this switch going bad in their forenza's in 40 - 60k mileage range and yet suzuki motors do not consider this important enough to recall. This switch is obviously defective and initially it started doing the symptom once a week, but now it is making it almost daily. This is a serious safety issue, and as I have seen in various forums, this is a very common complaint, I very strongly believe that suzuki must issue a recall.

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.

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in the drive position, the gears would slip into neutral and she was unable to move forward. The gear shift indicator would indicate reverse, drive and then neutral. The rpms would increase; however, the vehicle would not move in any direction. The vehicle was not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 22,000. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Seat belts, Suspension · 56,000 miles · TX

I have a 2006 forenza at 36,000 miles my seat belt light remains on and was fixed once under the recall but now they won't fix it again. Then I find out when I took my car for more tires that they are being eaten up by bad rear struts.the car had at that time 56,000 miles. The struts are expensive and of course dealer parts. And now my transmission is slipping. No way to check or fill it unless you go to the dealer and they charge a fortune to do that and where I live there is only one dealer in a several hundred mile radius so there is a long wait. This car is a piece of [xxx] and I think this needs to be recalled. What can you do as a consumer? This is crazy. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 18, 2010 · Seat belts, Steering · NC

Seat belt randomly unbuckles while driving all interior door handles have broken od during he first of ownership transmission slips in and out gear constantly.