2007 Suzuki Forenza: harsh or hard shifting

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 May 22, 2014 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · FL

After being parked for a while the car jerks when I shift to reverse as well as makes some kind of clunking sound. Afterward, when I shift to drive, there is a marked delay prior to acceleration. This also happens whenever I come to a complete stop at traffic lights, stop signs etc. I'm wondering if this is the transmission sensor again which I had to replace in 2011 @ 30k miles because my car would stall while in operation. This transmission sensor issue is way too common in these cars for suzuki to not have issued any kind of statement or provided any restitution yet. I'm dreading having to pay another $200+ for repairs. This is a dangerous defect and they shouldn't wait like gm to deal with it. These vehicles should be recalled.

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.

Filed Jun 4, 2013 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · NC

I have a 2007 suzuki forenza, shortly after I got it I noticed it would cut off when I turned the A/C on. If I leave the A/C on it jerks and struggles to reach the posted speed limit. Aside from that issue while driving the car doesn't change gears well and RPM shoots way up and the car drags. This is very dangerous and has caused me to almost be involved in multiple accidents. I do not feel safe with my children nor my self driving this car. Something needs to be done about this defect before someone gets hurt. When this occurred I was attempting to turn and car wouldn't accelerate at that point I panicked and realized I had the pedal all the way down and it still would not go. Then all of a sudden it made a big clunk and jerk and slowly pulled off. I was on a busy intersection between two highways. This is very dangerous and does need immediate attention.

Filed Sep 30, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

I could really use some assistance. I have a 2007 forenza and yesterday as I was putting the car into reverse, it made a loud clunking noise. The gear selector display on the dash seemed to go haywire displaying all the letters (d, r, n, etc) with a diagonal line through it. It then went back to normal, then the "check engine" light came on. They hooked up the diagnostic computer and it came up with codes po700 and po705, which varies in wording but seems like it's the transmission range sensor.I have read that many other people have had the same problem. This is a problem that suzuki should take care of a sensor cost to those who bought their cars.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 85,000 miles · FL

The car has a big problem changing gear and when I drive sometimes it slows down and couple of times I almost got into accident because of car slowing down and at times when I try to switch gears it clunks so hard and it is becoming very dangerous driving with my kids in the car because either the car wont change gears or looses speed when I am driving and that can cause a big accident and I call suzuki dealership and its not under warranty, there should be a recall on this vehicle it is very dangerous and they are the ones making poor quality parts for the engine, and from other consumers I am not the only one with the same issue and worries. Please help!

Filed Dec 8, 2011 · Transmission · 66,716 miles · TX

I have a 2007 forenza and yesterday as I was putting the car into reverse, it made a loud clunking noise. The gear selector display on the dash seemed to go haywire displaying all the letters (d, r, n, etc) with a diagonal line through it. It then went back to normal, then the "check engine" light came on. This morning as I was getting ready to take the car to autozone, it did not make any noise. They hooked up the diagnostic computer and it came up with codes po700 and po705, which varies in wording but seems like it's the transmission range sensor.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating from 30 MPH. In addition, the vehicle would exhibit a clunking sound and hesitate when shifting gears. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised that the transmission range sensor had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · MD

2007 suzuki forenza sedan. Bought the car two days ago. Today the check engine light came on and shifting into reverse caused a loud clunk followed by the digital gear indicator being scrambled rather than displaying r. When the car is in drive, it won't shift out of 3rd gear, so much less pickup than normal (which could lead to getting rear ended) and can't go over ~55 MPH. The transmission range sensor is the problem. The corresponding error codes pulled were po700 and po705. After doing research online, it seems like this is a very, very common problem with the 2007 model.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Transmission · 26,662 miles · FL

Placed car in reverse, heard a loud clunk, the gear display on the dashboard would not show what gear it was, would stay on 1st gear while driving. Took it to the dealer and is the transmission range sensor.

Filed May 18, 2011 · Transmission · 51,800 miles · PA

Experiencing transmission problems in a 2007 suzuki forenza which was purchased from a dealer as a used vehicle on feb. 1, 2010 with 31,819 miles. Vehicle currently has 51,800 miles and the automatic transmission, when manually attempting to shift from "park" to "drive", experiences a "hard shift" and is "stuck" in a high forward gear, rendering it unsafe to drive.. The vehicle's computer is showing a diagnostic error code of p0705 "transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (prndl input)".