2007 Suzuki Forenza body problems

Filed Jul 26, 2014 · Body, Engine · VA

I had defective plastic door knobs that broke and replaced with the same type door knob by the dealer and charged me labor. Replaced strut mounts within the last 9 months I have replaced: transmission, water pump, the valve cover gasket 4 times, the valve cover, the radiator, the timing belt, the AC compressor, front axles, wheel bearings, lower intake manifold hose, and it is still leaking antifreeze. The car seem to be very hot and the key is very very hot in the ignition. I also need to replace the fuel assembly........ I definitely would like to be included in a class action lawsuit or I will do my own. This is not fair to the consumer to pay all this money into keeping this car repaired. I've invested more into this car than what it is worth. Please advise.

Filed Apr 19, 2013 · Body, Engine · 85,879 miles · NC

I brought a brand new 2007 suzuki forenza in 2007 and since then have had problems ever since. In the first week I brought it the timing belt had broke. Soon after the transmission messed up and was told the engine needed to be rebuilt. Thanks to my extended vehicle warranty (not by suzuki) I was able to get this fixed without paying out of pocket. Now not even two years later I am being told that the front strut mount and struts are going bad and need to be replaced (estimated at $687.00). In addition to that all four of my door handles are broken and have been for some time after breaking off with a simple touch. With the paint chipping off on the outside door handles as well. I have no money to pay for all the repairs on this vehicle as I have been paying it on for the last five years and it is almost paid for but I cannot continue to endure countless repairs I am having to go through while driving this car. I do not go anyway except from work to home in my car and I do not understand why I am having all of these problems when the car was suppose to be brand new when I bought it. I am afraid to drive this car even as simple as going to the store because I do not know what will happen. I will never buy another suzuki again.

Filed Jul 8, 2012 · Body, Transmission · 11,000 miles · NY

Tranny slipping, paint peeling on car.

Filed Apr 25, 2011 · Body, Transmission · 94,743 miles · MI

I have a 2007 suzuki forenza and the check engine light just came on. I took it to auto zone and they put it on the tester and it came up with a trans range sensor.this is a dealer part and the car only has about 75,000 miles on it. From what I can see online is that alot of people have had this issue. I have replaced 3 of the 4 door handles as well.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Body, Locks · GA

The items that are faulty on this 2007 suzuki forenza are the paint on the outside door handles, and the inside door latches. I bought this 2007 suzuki forenza car brand new and within one (1) year, I had to replace 2 of my door handle latches inside because they broke off. Not long after that, my other two latches broke. In the 1st year, the paint on the door handles began to wear off. When I first had my door repaired, I was told by the suzuki repair shop representative, that the breaking latches was a common complaint with this particular model .

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Body, Locks · 58,000 miles · NY

I just had the driver's interior door handle break at the base. I have already had the passenger front replaced under warranty, passenger rear replace at my cost and now this!

Filed May 8, 2009 · Body · 10 miles · WI

Since taking possession of my vehicle (feb. '08)..the dash covers for the radio, clock & shift have always become extremely hot to touch, including the metal part of the ignition key. Whenever the car is driven..other parts of the dash get warm..these listed parts get hotter, this condition is frightening!..sometimes there is an associated electrical type odor! The cd player cannot be used, the cd's get too hot to handle. The dealer has experienced this problem & the manufacturer has also..they both refuse to correct it.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Airbags, Body · 12,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. When the ignition was turned on, the air bag warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The front and driver side interior door handles failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not determine the cause of the failures. The driver and passenger side air bag harness and door handles were replaced under the service warranty. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for identical failures. In addition, the bolts from the radiator fan were loose and some were missing. Currently, the parts for the repair are unavailable and have been ordered. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 17,000. Updated 3/25/09 *cn updated 03/25/09.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Body · 30,000 miles · NC

The passenger side door handle just broke off then a week or two later the passenger side door handle broke off. All under normal use.

Filed Aug 5, 2008 · Body · 37,000 miles · VA

Both driver and front passenger door handles have broken off. The driver side broke while still under warranty, but the passenger side broke just after the car hit 36,000 miles.