2007 Suzuki Forenza: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Acceleration · 66,000 miles · SC

Car feels like it slips out of gear , sometimes on freeway feels almost like transmission. It is the transmission range sensor and I have almost been rear-ended several times. As you have to pull over and wait a while before starting the car back up this is always in motion north charleston sc , greenville sc and columbia sc the car has always been towed, I can send towing information through state farm, who dropped my roadside because of this and one time through travelers insurance car has been to the truck farm in easley sc twice they can not find a code on it rick hendricks north charleston 3 times express auto in columbia sept 17th 2015 and transmissions on dorchester rd north charleston and a+ also north charleston.

Filed May 19, 2015 · 11,000 miles · FL

After first purchasing this vehicle, the transmission range sensor failed which resulted in the vehicle jerking then suddenly going into neutral while driving down a local road. The sensor was replaced only to fail again within two years. This part has been replaced several times in the past 7 years and is again failing. The result is always the same, either decreased and unsafe acceleration or suddenly slipping into neutral, including while on a busy freeway.

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

Tranny slipping, paint peeling on car.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the transmission would slip or would become stuck in one gear with the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 39,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Electrical · TX

I have an '07 suzuki forenza, the transmission keeps slipping gears and sometimes it gets stuck in 3rd gear. The dealer said it was not covered by warranty because "it's an electrical problem"; the transmission range sensor is going out. Costs around $200 dollars to repair. The dealer also admittedly stated that it's a common problem with this particular model.

Filed Dec 12, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 39,000 miles · GA

Transmission would sometimes slip what feels like neutral (no power) while in drive. Other times transmission would stay in drive and would not down shift auto or manual. Frequency is increasing. Cost at dealer is financially prohibitive at this time. Research indicates problem is common to this and prior year manufacture.

Filed Nov 3, 2010 · Airbags, Engine · 200 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While driving approximately 65 MPH when she heard a dripping noise coming from the engine and the air bag light was constantly on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to locate a failure. The failure continued to occur. She also stated that the passenger front door handle came off. The vehicle was purchased in april 2007 by june 2007 and all four door handles came off of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for the failure. She contacted gmc who referred her to another dealer who replaced the bottom portion of the engine. The contact stated that there was also a problem with the transmission and the vehicle slipped out of gear. She stated that the dealer performed a diagnostic test and no codes indicated that there was a failure. She stated that the engine light was on. The manufacturer suggested that she take the vehicle back to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired for any other the failures. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 73,507.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Airbags, Lights · 40,000 miles · SC

Suzuki forenza 2007, 42,000 miles. 1) transmission range sensor: transmission slips when in drive -- panel shows a "d" with a slash through it. After researching, have found this to be extremely common among the most well-maintained forenzas. Unacceptable. Engine light came on and as soon as I tried to go forward ,the car would just decelerate down like 10 or 20 MPH "scary" within a matter of seconds and no matter how much I pushed the pedal to accelerate to the floor but it was as if I didn't have power. 2)tire pressure light comes on every other day. 3)the front passenger air bag light comes on to show the air bag is not working even if I have a passenger seated properly in the front seat.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · TX

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I was running the car in drive and go to take off and it feels as the transmission is slipping, with a heavy club to the car underside and then the check engine light came on and as soon as I tried to go forward it was as if I didn't have power. I try to take the car to be checked out and the light had reset and no code could be read. Then it happen driving at a faster speed the car just acted like it shifted to a lower gear and it revved up and then no power, once I tried to go again. Again, light went out before getting it read. This happened repeatedly over 2 weeks, finally got into auto zone to have it read and the car coded with a p0705 code, which is the transmission range sensor. After doing research on the problem I noticed that it is very common and the dealership stated that they see 10 a month for the same problem. Sad that no one has seen to recall this part, it's scary and dangerous to have this occur while driving, when it's a $40.00 part we are talking about over my life. Please investigate this more. [xxx]

Filed May 20, 2010 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the check engine light would intermittently illuminate and the transmission would exhibit signs of slippage. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the transmission range sensor had failed. The defective sensor would cause the transmission to slip and the vehicle would not accelerate accordingly. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Filed May 20, 2010 · Transmission · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. While driving at relatively low speeds, the gear shaft spring fractured and the contact was unable to shift gears. The contact previously experienced failures with the transmission slipping. The vehicle was maneuvered to a local repair shop while in neutral and was advised by the mechanic that the vehicle was no longer being manufactured due to the failures. The mechanic also advised the contact not to drive on the freeway due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 36,922.

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Transmission · FL

2007 suzuki forenza -- transmission slips when in drive -- panel shows a "d" with a slash through it. After researching, have found this to be extremely common among the most well-maintained forenzas. Unacceptable.