Suzuki Forenza transmission failure problems

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Engine · 129,000 miles · TN

"takata recall" gear shift keeps slipping and maybe the cause of needing a new transmission. Had to turn car off in middle of traffic because gear slipped. When car was in drive a symbol popped up with a d with a line though it! Took it to o'reilly and put it on machine about 3weeks after the first time it happened and it read some codes about gear and transmission and an employee there said gear slipping could have been the cause of all the other problems!

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · VA

The transmission range sensor has gone out on the vehicle. I have spoken to many other owners suzuki vehicles and they to are having to replace transmission range sensors. Dealer service centers acknowledge that this part breaks often and they keep extra in stock. This issue will begin with causing vehicles to shift rough and end with vehicles not being able to shift out of or into park. The airbag and seat belt light will not go off. We have been told that it is the cushion sensor and will cost $1500 to replace. Again, after speaking with other suzuki car owners, they too have had to deal with this issue. Suzuki issued a recall for this issue for some vehicles but not vehicles that have been impacted have been recalled and owners are being charged to replace this defective part. Suzuki has been made aware of these issues by other owners and have covered repair costs for a few, but have chosen not to issue a recall for all affected vehicles.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Transmission · 63,350 miles · IL

I have already replaced the transmission range sensor once in october of 2014 and it is acting up again now. When I am driving the car jerks when it is shifting gears and on a couple occasions it has just switched into neutral for no reason while the car is still in motion. The most recent time was on my home from work on 8/22/16. I had to pull over and stop and start my car a few times to reset the problem. The part should not have to be replaced every couple years. This is a safety hazard and this needs to be fixed by suzuki.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the transmission failed to shift which prevented the vehicle from increasing speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shift control module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.

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 Apr 18, 2015 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · WI

Transmission went out after stopping at a stop light. This is the second time having transmission problems with this car.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 130,000 miles · TX

My daughter (16) was on the highway and the service road when out of no where the car started jerking and slowed speed. She then tried to accelerate and it drug. Instead of catching back up to speed it took a minute to reach the speed. And since then its been very hard to drive. We took it to shop they said I need a new transmission range sensor a brake light switch and an input and output system and a speed sensor. They also said this is a very common issue with suzuki forenza. But its very dangerous I do feel that this should qualify for a recall before someone gets killed. Is anyone only listen to these reports at all? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · TX

I bought my 2006 suzuki forenza brand new. The engine gave out on me in 2009. I replaced the engine once. Additional to the engine problems, one day while exiting from a major highway, the car just stopped going about 45 MPH and started going about 10 MPH, while a noticeable flashing square with a blinking line comes up on the gear indicator, on the dash. I almost caused an accident. I was told it was the transmission range sensor which I've now replaced two times. Note: brand new transmission range sensors were placed and still have the same issue. When I put it from park to drive (gear), the motor jerks and feels like the motor's going to fall off. The catalytic converter has also failed to pass inspection. The A/C gave out about 2 years from the time I bought it (brand new car). It's not a reliable car, at all. Once I fix something, something else breaks. Then the paint on the door handles is chipped off, I've had two door handles break on the interior, now I hear it has electrical problems under the dash. I haven't had this issue but not looking forward to it. It constantly drains my wallet, therefore the car has been sitting in the driveway pending repairs which might not be beneficial to continue making.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · MD · crash

I am the owner of a 2007 suzuki forenza with a recurring transmission range sensor failure. Out of the 7 years I have owned the vehicle, I have had to replace the transmission range sensor every 14 months like clockwork. No other dealer other than an authorized suzuki dealer is able to replace the range sensor. The failure causes the vehicle to abruptly engage into neutral without warning. On several occasions, I have attempted to accelerate from a complete stop and the vehicle would drag or would not accelerate over 10 MPH. On one instance, I was rear-ended due to the failure but luckily no one was injured. I believe that suzuki knows there is an issue with the sensor, which is a major problem for an such an important component on the vehicle. This could cost someone their life! Please do something or at least have suzuki stop replacing the failure part with a defective part that they know is going to fail within 14 months. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · MO

I have replaced the transmission range sensor in my 2008 suzuki forenza 3 times in the last year. Once at 95,000 miles, another at 101,000 miles, and now again at 109,000. I have attempted to contact suzuki to no avail. The second time the sensor went out, I was merging on the highway and was nearly hit by a semi truck and trailer because I could not accelerate properly. The 3rd incident was yesterday 10/16/2013, I was pulling out of a parking lot onto a main road, when the sensor decided to slip, it moved the transmission into a high gear, causing me to inch out of where I was at in the middle of the road. Luckily, I was not hit. I would like to see suzuki acknowledge the fact they need to do something about this issue. It appears to be a very common problem that multiple people are having online.