Suzuki Forenza hesitation problems

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not accelerate or would hesitate to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Acceleration · 168,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and hesitated to stop. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to shift into gear and started to jerk. The failure persisted. The vehicle had not been inspected by a mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2013 · Airbags · 113,000 miles · MN

Air bag warning light came on and stays on now every time vehicle starts and goes. Searched online and found numerous users across north america having same issue and suzuki motors will not treat it as a recall despite so many users having this issue. Many users reported that they took vehicle to dealers multiple times, paid money, and did not even get the problem fixed. Suzuki vehicles are a joke based on my experience of owning one. The cars are so delicate and fragile. This airbag warning light being on is a very dangerous issue. We don't want to find out that while we are driving on a freeway, the air bags deploy for no reason and causes a crash. Or worst god forbid that it did not deploy in an accident. You should really press on government to force these greedy businesses to treat such safety issues not only free of charge, but by professional mechanics who get the job done right the first time. The internet is full of stories about people taking this car to dealers for this problem multiple times and not getting it fixed after so much time and money wasted. If anything happens, I will not hesitate to sue suzuki corp.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact noticed there was a hesitation between gears and also an abnormal noise. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle however, the failure soon recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 11/15/13*cn the consumer stated the switch assembly was replaced twice. It was advised by a suzuki repair technician to use a plastic cord to hold it together. The switch assembly has not been repaired. Updated 11/26/2013

Filed Aug 6, 2013 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The vehicle was shut off and restarted ten hours later. The contact then noticed that there was a hesitation between gears. The dealer was contacted but stated that they could not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2013 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to hesitate as if it were attempting to stall. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission range switch needed to be replaced. The contact had the dealer replace the transmission range switch four times, but the failure continued to recur. The contact stated that after the second repair, the manufacturer assisted with 100 percent of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 95,000 miles · CA

In less than 2 months, I've had to replace several parts of my car that I don't believe is part of regular service maintenance. Thermostat, coolant hose, spark plugs (twice in a year), brake lights and headlight bulbs (replaced twice in a year), transmission control module and motor mounts because of the TCM that made my car jerk all the time whenever I accelerate. Either at a traffic light or on the freeway, my car hesitates to accelerate and jerks every time I shift gears. Now, possibly the transmission range sensor needs to be replaced (I am currently in the process with this one). I'm afraid in the next few months, I'll be spending more on car repairs than the car is worth and it's only a 2008!

Filed Jun 23, 2012 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · IN

One of the transmission sensors went out initially about 28000 miles on my 2007 suzuki forenza. The car went into neutral from drive on the interstate doing 60. I was almost rear-ended by a semi-truck because the vehicle slowed down with no notice. This has happened again at just under 60000 miles where I am having the issues with the sensor and not being able to drive the vehicle as it hesitates to go into drive even though it appears to be in drive according to the dash.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, there was an increase in engine rpms, the check engine warning lamp illuminated and the transmission hesitated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.