At speed on interstate highway, the car suddenly fell out of gear, and lost speed rapidly. dash transmission display showed scrambled gear in place of d. car continues to experience similar incidents and does not properly change gears; occasionally displays scrambled letter in place of appropriate display (r,n,d, 3, etc.)
I was driving my suzuki forenza when it went from "drive" to basically neutral. i was driving on the interstate and was almost hit from behind because my car stalled. this has happened multiple times since and each time i've been lucky enough not to be hit. this is a seriously dangerous issue because it happens mid drive. *tt
I purchased a used 2006 suzuki forenza in california. biggest mistake of my life. i have had nothing but problems since i brought the vehicle. two weeks after my purchase the engine light came on. i was visiting family in las vegas who helped me find a near by dealer. after the diagnostic they advised me the valve cover was sealed improperly. now i just got the car 2wks prior so i called the used dealer i brought he car from and let them know what was going on. not to mention the passenger door handle broke off. i see i am not the only one with door handle complaints. the dealer in las vegas fixed the leaking valve cover and replaced one spark plug as oil leaked into it. this was fixed under the warranty. a month later the vehicle started to stall and then accelerate by itself. the engine light came back on so i took it to a suzuki dealer in van nuys, ca. the service manager advised me after the diagnostic it was the battery. i had the battery replaced and paid a diagnostic fee a total of $275.00. a few months after that the engine light was back on. while on my way to work the car stopped accelerating almost causing a vehicle to hit me. i took it back to the same dealer in van nuys who advised me the throttle was the issue. they replaced the throttle and the same issue is happening. they now claim it's the main engine wiring harness. i called american suzuki to see if the "engine wiring harness" is covered under warranty. the power train does not cover the wiring harness. the dealer is asking for $1600.00 to replace it or $489.00 to repair the wires. i have only had it for 7mos. the dealer also gave a lengthy list of recommended services totaling $2541.00. i declined all recommended services and currently do not have a working vehicle. i believe the issues with this vehicle are pre-existing and the dealer i brought it from knew about it. i plan to return this car.
I have an 06 suzuki forenza with about 86,00 milkes. my check engine light came on while driving home from work. seems to be the transmission range sensor. they reset something; light went out. next morning on way to work, it came on again. now have call in to mechanic to see how to get this fixed. i am afraid to drive it since i don't know if driving would cause further damage.
Bought my car brand new with 16 miles on it in jun. 2 weeks after i bought it, the car would not start. it has been in and out of the shop for 53 days and the problem is still not fixed. *jb
Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger side air bag light illuminated. while attempting to start the vehicle the engine failed. when using the air conditioner there was an exhaust smell. the problems occurred intermittently. although the dealership was alerted, no inspections have been made. the manufacturer has not been alerted.
I bought a suzuki forenza 2006 in 10/2005 and since february 2006 i've been having the same problem, 5 out of 7 days it does not want to start, i have taken the car to the dealer for the same thing three times and i call every week for the same reason, now they are telling me that they are aware of this particular problem with the forenzas but they do not have a fix for this problem and there is nothing they could do for me. we bought new so we wouldn't have any problems, and we are paying for this car. please help us. *jb