2007 Suzuki Forenza: check engine light

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · PA

The car lost power suddenly after stopping for a traffic signal. Check engine light came on. Engine never stopped running but would not go faster than about 20mph. Transmission upshifted and down shifted. Orb error codes where p2110, p2106, and p161b. No other codes where stored. It has happened twice in 6 months. After restarting engine check engine light was not on and the car ran normally.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated after flashing for several months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the 02 sensor, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Engine · 58,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact heard a noise as the vehicle stalled. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the engine had fractured. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle previously jerked. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the engine warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Transmission · 111,130 miles · CA

I was stopped at a red light and started to drive the car when the light turned green but my car did not want to go forward, my car pulled. I had to step on the accelerator with more pressure for it to go forward. I finally got to a safe area and turned the car off. I left it off for about three minutes then proceeded to turn it on and drove off, I notice my check engine light was on at that point, and drove to my mothers home nearby where my brother who is an auto tech scanned my car and the transmission range sensor code came up. Help is there a recall on this?

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission range sensor malfunctioned. The sensor was replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 39,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. The VIN was unavailable...updated 12-11/14 *bf .

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 86,500 miles · OH

Before taking my kids to school, I put my car in reverse to back out of my parking space, as soon as I switched it from reverse to drive, my car would not move. I noticed that on the digital screen that the "d" had a slash mark as if to say "no driving", and the check engine light came on. I put the car in park and turned it off. I restarted it to see if maybe it was a glitch in the system. This time, I went from park to drive and the slash mark was still on drive, however I was able to drive the car very slowly.. It wouldn't go over 5mph. I reversed and parked back into my parking space. Once this happened, I decided to do some research. Turns out, it is the transmission range sensor, and a lot of owners are having the same issue. The next day, I decided to attempt to drive it again.. Because we all know these cars have a mind of their own and seem to decide to go bad one day and act completely normal the next! I started the car and the check engine light was on, but seemed to drive fine. I drove it to have it tested at the auto store. The test confirmed that it was the transmission range sensor. I then stopped at a store on my way home. I was in the store less than 5 minutes, came out to my car, and it would not start! I thought the battery had ironically died. My brother in law came to jump it, but had no success. I turn the key all the way over, and the service lights come on, but it wont even try to turn over.. Its almost as if the car has nothing under the hood... Crazy that it wont even attempt to start. My brother in law says it may be the starter, but something tells me this all has something to do with the transmission range sensor. Please put this part on recall! I've seen enough complaints from owners that I cant believe there hasn't been one yet. Enough is enough! Recall the transmission range sensor! This is dangerous!!!!

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 114,000 miles · TX

Put my car in r (reverse) on a level driveway and it made a clunking sound as if it were being forced. The dash gave a signal instead of an r for reverse, a square with a line through it. As I put it into d (drive) it dragged to accelerate. The check engine lamp came on and the local mechanic said his computer read transmission range sensor. He said the trs and the catalytic converter need to be changed. The car needs a couple of motor mounts. This will easily cost me over 800.00 including labor. I just finished having the transmission coils and wires replaced ($350.00) having just purchased this vehicle (used) from a private party; my concerns are high regarding safety and costs for repairs. What of a recall concerning the transmission range sensor? Please help!!

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 240,000 miles · NC

Vehicle slips out of drive when accelerating which causes it to lose power during highway driving. Seems to jump to neutral. Loss of speed and at the same time the engine will rev and RPM's will increase. This happens mostly on highway, sometimes on streets. This never happens when accelerating from a stop. This happened for weeks without a check engine light indicator on. Check engine light will only occur when reversing. Mechanic said the issue (p0700 and p0705) indicates a transmission sensor issue which is not covered under warranty. There are hundreds of suzuki message forums and other complaints on this issue on the internet. I contacted suzuki american headquarters and they claim to have no knowledge of this issue. This is a heavily hazardous issue that needs to be addressed before someone, hopefully not myself, dies.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

Car loses power during highway driving. Seems to jump to neutral. Loss of speed and at the same time the engine will rev and RPM's will increase. This happens mostly on highway, sometimes on streets. This never happens when accelerating from a stop. This happened for weeks without a check engine light indicator on. When the light came on the mechanic said the codes(p0700 and p0705) indicate a transmission sensor issue which is not covered under warranty. Mechanic said that there is a technical services bulletin on the issue but not a recall. There are blogs and other complaints on this issue on the internet. I contacted suzuki american headquarters and they claim to have no knowledge of this issue. This a potentially dangerous issue that needs to be addressed.

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the gears shifted on their own. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while in reverse, she noticed a loud clunking noise. The check engine light illuminated and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would slip into different gears independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the transmission range sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.