Problems with 2005 Suzuki Forenza ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving through an intersection. the contact stated that the vehicle also experienced an issue with starting. the dealer (germain toyota of naples, 13315 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34110) was contacted, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer was notified. the contact noted that the vehicle operated as intended prior to being repaired per nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) and 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). the failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. while the vehicle was parked, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition as it remained in the off position. in addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 12,000. the vin was unavailable.

Dear nhtsa - i really appreciate your agency in the us and world. you do great work for the value of safety! so, i received safety recall notice in the mail from suzuki and i called the suzuki headquarters to find out where/how to get it fixed. they told me to call this 1 dealer in oahu since i am on oahu to get the recall repair done. when i called that specific dealer, the dealer refused to fix it stating that they didn't have all the equipment and tools or some other reason. all they could do was put my name on a list. then, when i called suzuki headquarters to confirm this inability to fix my recall, suzuki repeated the dealer info and phone number and told me that my problem was something else. they didn't believe me when i told them the dealer wasn't fixing it! i told them that their process was not accurate and suzuki headquarters stated that there was nothing they could do. the customer service agent at headquarters did not allow me to be transferred to higher management. the agent misheard me and put down wrong information in her notes. she ended by saying that they only fix headlamps. the recall notice said they are supposed to fix: headlamp switch, drl module, subharness, and circuit control at no charge! that's all i want changed - nothing more! no one on oahu or at suzuki headquarters has given me any help fixing this recall. i don't wanna just junk the vehicle because this is a federal recall and it is federal mandate to fix the vehicle immediately (since this is my only vehicle). help *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that there were exposed wires near the steering wheel and the dashboard was not secured. in addition, the contact stated that the interior trunk light remained illuminated. as a result, the battery was replaced by the contact on more than two occasions. the contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 111,125.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign: 14v262000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. the dealer was uncertain of when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The air bag sensor turned on and wouldn't turn off. there was no accident or reason for the sensor to turn on. took it to the dealership and had to have the sensor system replaced. contacted the suzuki customer service and was not given any information why the sensor would suddenly fail other than that it was no longer under warranty and so they were not responsible. the car was recalled in 2012 for electrical issues due to the headlights. *tr

When i had bought this car in 2010 i was having problems with the headlights turning off at night and had to drive with my high beams on. so i took it into the dealership and they told me that the recall for my car had already been repaired. received another notice in 2012 regarding the recalled splice pack. took vehicle in to dealer a second time to have part fixed on 11/12/12 part 99963-85zsc was repaired after fixed i began having issues with the speakers, stock radio as well as the trunk light blinking and check engine light staying on. on july 1, 2013 i had parked my suzuki forenza at a coffee house and when i came out to vehicle the inside of cab was full of smoke. i had inspected vehicle to make sure there wasn't a fire. smoke was coming from dashboard left of the steering column. we had disassembled the plastic around the steering wheel to discover that the wiring that controlled the lights, headlights, and blinker had been melted into the connector causing the lights to stay on when vehicles ignition was off. took it to the dealership to be diagnosed. description was; "vehicle suffered internal failure within mult ifunction switch that has caused a thermal melting of the connectors at the back of the multi function switch and wiring harness" part sm37420-85z10 switch assembly and sm36620-85z70 harness assembly. estimated repairs $1,570.. i believe that all this is caused by improper repair of recalled spice pack due to the components that melted are connected to it. please look into this issue my car is still at the suzuki dealership. and has taken almost two weeks for them to repair. said vehicle wont be done until friday july 13, 2013 due to not having the parts in stock. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. the contact also stated that there was a foul odor emitting through the vents. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting) and took the vehicle to the dealer where recall repairs were performed. after the repairs, the wiring for the headlights became burned, causing the head lights, air bags and the radio to fail. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was advised that the recall repairs caused a small fire in the wiring under the dashboard. the dealer performed a second repair at no cost to the contact however, the failure recurred. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:12v397000(electrical system:wiring;interior/under dash) for the wiring harness but was told by the manufacturer that even though the dealer had stated that the previous recall repair caused the wiring failure, they would only cover the exact component that was listed in the recall and the contact would be liable for any additional repairs. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 126,000.

Air bag light on since bought car in 2006. wiring for airbags has been replaced once still an issue at owner expense. outlet and lighter stop working year after car was bought. headlight wiring replace twice and day lights still only comes on some times. *tr

My car has been properly maintained and has a little over 65,000 miles and the transmissions range sensor circuit has started malfunctioning. *tr

Headlight switch has melted wires now the headlights will not work. there was a recall to fix melted wires in a splice pack but suzuki will not honor it because now the wires are melted in the headlight switch. this is a fire hazard and they should be held accountable. *tr

The headlamps on the car do not work all i can use are the high beams, the inside lighting for the radio do not work either and the paint is peeling off the car. *tr

After first purchasing the car, there were problems accelerating and then car failed. power steering had to be fixed, timing belt replaced. a few months later speakers started to go in and out, radio lights come on and off, etc. in 2010 headlights failed. being a broke college student i rode with my brights for almost a year until i looked up the recall online and got that fixed at the dealership. 2011 replaced speakers, still don't work on entire right side of car and back of driver side. one speaker works, very weak and sometimes goes out completely. interior lights go in and out. started to leak oil, had to have head gasket replaced under warranty, then had to have radiator hose replaced. 2012 timing belt pops, engine damaged costing almost $2000. today december 2012, radiator cracks all the way open in the middle of holiday traffic. terrible horrible car to be a 2005. seems like i can't go a month without something else going wrong. feels unsafe at all times! *tr

Electrical problems with day running lights. was told by dealer that it was not bulbs but would be safe - just no day running lights. three days later (first time run with headlights on after being at dealer) smelled electrical burning. took to personal mechanic. wires are melted together. since tsb issued feel that i should be reimbursed for the expenses by the manufacturer. *tr

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. two weeks after the vehicle was purchased, the service engine light illuminated frequently. the vehicle was returned to the dealer for repair. the dealer could not find any failures the first time. two weeks later, the light illuminated again and the vehicle jerked during acceleration. the vehicle was returned to the dealer so the computer component could be updated. one week later, the vehicle caught fire and was destroyed. a fire report was filed. the contact received a recall notice regarding the failure after the fire occurred. the powertrain and recall number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 15,000. updated 01-10-08. *kb

Dt*: the contact stated when the key was turned in the ignition, there was no engine response. the problem had occurred 3 times. the vehicle was not towed to the service dealer twice for service. on the first visit, the onboard computer was reset. on the second visit, the vehicle was started on the first attempt, so nothing was done, as the problem could not be recreated. the manufacturer was notified. the model of the vehicle was a forenza. updated 11/3/2006 - *nm

Ever since i bought my 2005 suzuki forenza wagon, i have had problems with it starting. i would turn the key and the engine would sound like it was going to start, but i would then have to turn the all the way to the off position to restart and then it would finally turn over. i have brought my car in three different times to the dealership where i purchased it and they say nothing is wrong with it. obviously there is. they try to say it is from the cold or something else and they claim they "have done all they can do and that nothing is wrong with it." it has had this problem in summer, fall, winter, and spring. it even happened in az in september when it was 110 degrees. my warranty is up in june and i need to have this corrected before then. i also maintain my car very well, so that isn't the problem either. *tr