Suzuki Forenza sudden acceleration problems

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · IN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning and caused the contact to crash into a snow bank and then a garage door. It was unknown if any injuries were sustained or if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while shifting gears, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact also stated that the vehicle erroneously shifted into neutral. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 111,027.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Acceleration · 95,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while traveling 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 MPH before the contact was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that once the vehicle approached an incline, she was able to shift into neutral and engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was determined that a rubber part of the gasket had become corroded and fractured into the throttle, causing the acceleration failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 95,000.

Filed May 29, 2012 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that after shifting into gear, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally with the illumination of the check engine warning lamp. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. 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 not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated the vehicle surged forward while shifting from drive to park. The contact also stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failures were possibly caused by the transmission position switch. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · SC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was then shifted into park in order to stop it and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technician stated that there was a failure with the transmission. The contact was unaware of the repairs that were performed. After the repairs, the failure occurred a second time. While driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to park, the engine revved up and the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a glass window. The vehicle came to a stop when the contact placed the gear shifter into park. There were no injuries. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end and under carriage. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop for an estimate of the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/04/11

Filed Jun 16, 2011 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would lunge forward and skip gears. The contact stated that the vehicle would act as if it were in limp mode and the check engine warning light was also illuminated. The contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the transmission range sensor. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 39,300. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 16, 2011 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would lunge forward and skip gears. The contact stated that the vehicle would act as if it were in limp mode and the check engine warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 39,300.

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 38,000 miles · CO

My 2006 suzuki forenza looses acceleration while driving; simply put the gas pedal doesn't work. While driving on the highway at speed, and with out cruise control, I will let up on the accelerator and when the accelerator is pressed in again I have no acceleration. This type of incident has occurred numerous times on the highway; even while attempting to pass a vehicle. This is very concerning because I feel I might be run over by a vehicle behind me if I loose acceleration. The vehicle has a tendency to lunge forward while stopped due to this malfunction of the throttle body. The car is not safe to drive anywhere with the possibility that it will not accelerate properly or lunge forward into a car at a stop light. I have contacted suzuki and they tell me it is not a malfunction and will not honor their 7yr; 70,000 mile warranty. I have had several trips to the mechanic to try to fix the problem; and we have worked our way through everything down to the very expensive throttle body. I went to a dealership and all they did was clear the codes; 10 miles down the road the car started doing the same thing all over again. I would like this fixed before there is a sever accident because I'm driving a defective vehicle.

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Acceleration · 6,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. While driving 5 MPH before stopping at a traffic light with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contacts foot remained on the brake pedal when the vehicle changed gears and slowed down. The failure has occurred seven times. The dealer was contacted and stated that they have never had any complaints on her year, make, and model vehicle. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 6000. The current mileage was 16125. Updated 3/4/2010 *cn updated 06/18/10.