2007 Suzuki Forenza electrical problems

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Vehicle has odor of smoke or unknown smell advised suzuki who referred me to someone who does not handle repairs. I advised them I work for an auto body who states vehicle is unsafe to drive- passenger air bag light is also on. Recall notice advises of significant risk of fire. Steering column looks to be warped and ignition switch is not working.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

While driving the car on the highway the light for the engine came on and the car died. After being towed it was determined that the head was blown. After replacing the engine the light remains on and now there is a problem with the transmission. There is supposed to be a defect in a sensor for the transmission that keeps these problems happening in this vehicle.

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 128,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. When the vehicle was started, smoke appeared from the steering wheel. Immediately, someone screamed outside the vehicle and alerted the contact to exit the vehicle quickly. When the contact exited the vehicle, smoke and flames shot out of the steering wheel. An independent mechanic, who happened to be in the area, advised to open the hood so the battery could be disconnected. While the technician was disconnecting the battery, the fire department arrived at the scene and assisted the technician to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the residence of the contact's friend. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested copies of the fire pictures. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · TX

I bought 2007 suzuki forenza with only 50 miles on it. I have had nothing but problems with it and now it poses a safety risk since the dealership can't find anything about it. It suddenly stops while I am driving. I lose control and need to move it all the way across the highway. I have come several times close to being hit. All lights on the dashboard are showing even though it might not be the problem.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Electrical, Seats · 86,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact noticed that the windshield was cracked and the parked vehicle was filled with black smoke. A police report was not filed and the fire department was not notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was parked at the contact's residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While driving at 30 MPH, the door locks would constantly made a clicking noise and the interior lights emitted burning fumes. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing belt failed and there was no power to the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact also stated that the air condition fan made an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While parked, the vehicle was unable to start and had to be jumped by a tow company. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Electrical · FL

I have been trying since the beginning of the year to get the recall item repaired but have been unable to locate a local dealership or repair shop willing to do the necessary work. There are only two in the largo florida area. The suzuki motor company has repeatedly failed to respond to all my requests for assistance.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While driving 30 MPH, the contact observed smoke coming from the dashboard and smelled a strong burning odor. The contact immediately pulled the vehicle over. Moments later, the fuse box shorted out and caused a small fire. The fire department was not called. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

This suzuki needs to be recalled altogether! No one should still be driving these. Not only can the headlights or brake light sensor switches go bad and just stop working, they overheat, drain the battery, overwork the alternator, which then needs to be replaced, the fall displays every gear all at once even while in drive and displaying a speed the vehicle is traveling. The door handles brake off, so you can not escape the death trap. They have blown head gasket, many small oil leaks, tire pressure gage problems, tires/wheels won't align, this balds the tire lop sided so tire blow outs occur more frequently. Half the tone it won't even go, now or won't start at all. Many more issues with this vehicle, buyer beware, do not buy these cars!