Suzuki Forenza won't start problems

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · NJ

Car headlight shut of on me while driving down road along with air conditioning and windows they all shut off on me while driving windows would not go down and I had to pull over near the nearest store and cut car off thanks I turned it back on and they all srarted working accept the air that didnt start working again till about thirty mins later car also jumps when pulling out of park in to drive or reverse really hard jump the car headlights also flicker when pressing windows buttons to go down tire sensor light wont go out car also has a hard time accelerating going uphill u have press down all the way on gas for it to go

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

This suzuki needs to be recalled altogether! No one should still be driving these. Not only can the headlights or brake light sensor switches go bad and just stop working, they overheat, drain the battery, overwork the alternator, which then needs to be replaced, the fall displays every gear all at once even while in drive and displaying a speed the vehicle is traveling. The door handles brake off, so you can not escape the death trap. They have blown head gasket, many small oil leaks, tire pressure gage problems, tires/wheels won't align, this balds the tire lop sided so tire blow outs occur more frequently. Half the tone it won't even go, now or won't start at all. Many more issues with this vehicle, buyer beware, do not buy these cars!

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 86,500 miles · OH

Before taking my kids to school, I put my car in reverse to back out of my parking space, as soon as I switched it from reverse to drive, my car would not move. I noticed that on the digital screen that the "d" had a slash mark as if to say "no driving", and the check engine light came on. I put the car in park and turned it off. I restarted it to see if maybe it was a glitch in the system. This time, I went from park to drive and the slash mark was still on drive, however I was able to drive the car very slowly.. It wouldn't go over 5mph. I reversed and parked back into my parking space. Once this happened, I decided to do some research. Turns out, it is the transmission range sensor, and a lot of owners are having the same issue. The next day, I decided to attempt to drive it again.. Because we all know these cars have a mind of their own and seem to decide to go bad one day and act completely normal the next! I started the car and the check engine light was on, but seemed to drive fine. I drove it to have it tested at the auto store. The test confirmed that it was the transmission range sensor. I then stopped at a store on my way home. I was in the store less than 5 minutes, came out to my car, and it would not start! I thought the battery had ironically died. My brother in law came to jump it, but had no success. I turn the key all the way over, and the service lights come on, but it wont even try to turn over.. Its almost as if the car has nothing under the hood... Crazy that it wont even attempt to start. My brother in law says it may be the starter, but something tells me this all has something to do with the transmission range sensor. Please put this part on recall! I've seen enough complaints from owners that I cant believe there hasn't been one yet. Enough is enough! Recall the transmission range sensor! This is dangerous!!!!

Filed Jul 21, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

I noticed my car having difficulty accelerating and it would occasionally feel the engine jump while driving. The check engine light was on. I was going down the interstate when the engine shut itself off. Luckily it turned itself back on and I was able to safely accelerate to speed. The shop said that it was the transmission range sensor and the transmission control sensor. A year ago the car was displaying funny symbols and would not start occasionally. Again the same sensors had to be replaced. A third time the car check engine light came on and the car was again having difficulty accelerating. The acceleration issue and the light are intermittent, it has now again begun doing the engine "jump" it is scary being at a light and not being able to move. It is very scary stopping to turn left into my apartment complex and not knowing if my car will respond when I have a gap in traffic to turn. Took it to a shop today to find out that the codes from the engine check light are again the transmission range sensor and the transmission control sensor. The car has under 65k and I have had these issues three times. I am thankful that it has not caused a major accident.

Filed Aug 17, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 16,000 miles · NM

I am sick and tired of replacing my transmission range sensor!!!!!!!!!! And now after doing so, once again. My car wont start, battery is fine. I think that this needs to be a recall!!!! I have one more year left to pay off this car. I cant afford to keep replacing this problem. Had to replace this problem in 2009, and now again. Someone fix this!!!!

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Lights, Transmission · 45,000 miles · NC

I purchased my 2006 forenza on june 15, 2006. I had a no start problem at first but the was corrected. In march of this year, my headlight and high beams completely failed. I took it to a suzuki dealer and had the wiring harness replaced, costing me $118.00 because my warranty had expired and there was no recall issued for that particular failure. Although the service manager stated that it was a known problem. Now my car, like many other 2006 forenzas, has a failure with a transmission sensor. I called the dealership, and was told again that it has a common and well known problem, and I do still have a powertrain warranty, but as the sensor is on the transmission and not in the transmission it is not covered under warranty and I will have to pay $235.00 to have it replaced. I am livid right now! I was on the highway when the sensor told my transmission that it was in neutral and went from 65 to 70 miles per hour to 40 MPH. Why doesn't it surprise me that suzuki refuses to issue a recall on this? Oh, that's right, because it only has to do with the safety of it's consumers. Can someone, please educate suzuki on what the word "safety" means?

Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 7 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start on several occasions. The vehicle shut off once on the interstate and on three other occasions while driving low speeds. The vehicle would improperly shift and rev without warning. There are no recalls pertaining to this failure. The current mileage was 42,230 and failure mileage was 7.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Electrical · 24,203 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki farenza. The contact stated that on seven separate occasions after driving the vehicle and then attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer on seven separate occasions. They replaced the alarm, battery, fuses, radio, day time running lights, batter, and ignition fuses. The contact is still experiencing the same non-start problem with the vehicle. This last time the check engine light illuminated on the dash board, then the vehicle started hesitating and loosing power. The current mileage was 26,081 and failure mileage was 24,203.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Engine · 15,000 miles · NC

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza with a current mileage of 18,000 miles. The contact stated that once the vehicle pasted the 15,000 mile mark it had difficulty starting in cold weather. The contact stated that when the temperature was below 20 degrees the vehicle would not start. Once the vehicle started under these cold conditions it would stall while driving at any speed. The contact had the vehicle taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find out what had been causing the problem.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 1,836 miles · SC

2006 suzuki forenza with safety issues regarding loss control and sticking and engine stalling**cc the consumer stated the gears would stick and she has experienced several steering component failures. To this date the steering problem still had not been addressed. One month after purchasing the vehicle, it would not start, the consumer had to wait 2 minutes before trying again. The consumer could not get the vehicle to go into reverse. There was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle, the dealer stated they lubricated the sway bar bushings. The noise eventually returned. The dealer then stated that they over-lubricated the sway bar bushings.