Problems with 2006 Suzuki Forenza ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Iba en mi vehiculo andando de noche con las luces prendidas y derrepente se prendieron las luces altas sin que yo hciera nada desde ese momento pareciera que hiciera un corto la luz y se ponen altas y vuelven normal mientras voy conduciendo adicional la parte del tablero se esta recalentando mucho no se si es por la misma razon

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while driving at night, the headlights and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlights and instrument panel lighting needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side headlights were not functioning properly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 96,000.

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.)

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. the contact stated it would take five to ten minutes for the vehicle to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for the diagnostic testing results. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Battery indicator and brake indicator illuminated on the cluster panel. when in drive, the display showing what gear you are in flashes an unrecognizable signal. some trouble accelerating.

Transmission range sensor is failing and caused a loss of power almost causing a major accident. this is a common problem with this model year, and needs to be investigated for a safety recall. *tr

I was driven when the right side headlight was stopped. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the instrument panel caught on fire. the contact mentioned that the vehicle sound alarm activated. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. there was a fire report filed and no injuries were reported. the fire department determined that the electrical instrument panel failed and caused the fire. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 145,000.

When trying to shift from park to reverse the vehicle jumped and would not accelerate out of drive. when trying to accelerate forward it took a massive amount of power to go 10 mph. the vehicle will not shift properly and the check engine light will not stay on while the problem is occurring. *tr

My engine died while driving. my battery (which was replaced 7 months prior) also died. when i tried to get a jump start, the engine would run for a few moments before dying again. i had the vehicle toed to a lot and haven't been able to afford repairs, so i had it scrapped. *tr

Air conditioning unit shut off, car ran erractically and engine light came on. after several minutes, car ran normally and air conditioner came back on. engine light stayed on. since then engine light will go off for several days and come back on for several days. mechanic checked engine and found that the problem was with the throttle sensor. *js

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the throttle body actuator would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tr

While in drive car suddenly switches to idle and will not accelerate with the pressing of gas peddle. it was only able to coast. the range selector part is the issue. it cannot function repeatedly since this is a reoccuring event. the only way to drive is in drive 3rd gear with the engine light on. the great concern is that will lead to an accident since the time of it ceasing to function is unpredicatable. from research it is clear that this is a nearly universal problem with suzuki forenzas and as a safety issue it needs to be a part properly replaced under a recall by dealers. *tr

My transmission range sensor has failed for the third time in as many years. each time i have it repaired by the dealership. this malfunction causes the vehicle to spontaneously throw itself in to neutral or reverse either while driving or when vehicle is at a complete stop. while driving my car suddenly jerked very hard then slowed to an almost complete stop causing the car behind me to slam on its brakes and hit my bumper. i stopped, restarted the engine and then was not able to accelerate past 15mph even with my foot firmly on the gas pedal. like i said before, this is the 3rd time this has failed and i am glad that the person who was behind me stopped quickly and only tapped my bumper. this has also happened at higher speeds and is just an accident waiting to happen. suzuki needs to do a major recall!! i don't understatnd how so many people are having the same problem yet it is not being investigated! *tr

My check engine light came on. i went to auto zone and was told it was the transmission sensor. after some research, we discovered this problem runs rampant on 2006 suzuki forenza models. we took it to the dealership and the manager over parts and service changed the sensor for us. however, the connector it plugs into was broken and he would look for a used one, as buying a new one means buying a whole new engine harness ($800-$900). anytime i look up my make and model this is all anyone has to say and suzuki will do nothing about it except charge more money to keep trying to fix it.they should be forced to recall all of these vehicles until the problem is resolved. *tr

Slips out of gear while driving, car stalls and cuts off during driving, only cranks up in neutral,air bag light stays on, check engine light go off after a repair then lights back up. its frustrating to have to call road side assistance for a battery charge frequently when battery loses charge for no apparent reason. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that she went to have her vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v397000 (electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash) and was informed by the dealer that they did not have the proper tools to complete the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while parked, the contact noticed that the lights on the instrument panel would not illuminate. the contact was pulled over by a police officer who informed her that the rear passenger side tail light was not functioning. the contact replaced the fuse twice but the failure continued. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v397000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 141,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle, which resumed normal operation. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,040.

Accelerating up a hill, the check engine light came on solid (not flashing) and the "d" on the dash display where "drive" is signaled was flashing an incomprehensible icon that was not found in the owner's manual (looked like a square with two slashes through it.) the new transmission signal would flash for 10-15 miles or so starting during acceleration. the part that the dealership replaced was a "transmission range switch." *tr

I have a 2006 suzuki forenza. often when i put the car into gear, it "clunks." then when i am driving down the road, no matter what the speed, the car shifts itself into neutral. i can drive if i put it into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear after it shifts into neutral. after several minutes or later in the day i can get the car into drive again, but the problem repeats itself daily. *tr

I have a 2006 suzuki forenza, and it also is having all the problems everyone else is talking about. my car has about 47,000 miles. it started with the engine light coming on and off at random times and then my car would barely go when i pressed the gas pedal. i still can push the pedal all the way to the floor and it will go very slow and my car engine sounds soooo loud. recently i put my car in reverse and then it jerked back and when i put it k into drive it jerked forward and didn't want to go even tho it was in drive, then on the odometer it had a box with a line going through it and a line going across as it was flashing. sometime i will not have problems with my car and then i will do it for days. how do you fix this? this car is dangerous and should be recalled!! i have 2 toddlers that drive in my car with me everyday and this is very unacceptable!! will be getting a new car as soon as i can. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that he experienced several electrical failures with the windows opening independently, failed headlights, flickering instrument panel lights and a failed battery. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where it was diagnosed. the mechanic advised the contact that the electrical failures caused the battery to fail. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the warranty was expired therefore; he would be responsible for the diagnosis and repair costs. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer previously for the failures and the dealer cleared the computer codes but the failures persisted. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 66,401. updated 01/11/2011*lj

Range sensor is defective. this is a known latent failure that is not covered after 36,000 miles. the dealership informed me that the part, although part of the main engine, is a known failure and that the replacement was a $55 part. the main dealership in huntsville has replaced over 1000 range sensors when my car was repaired in october. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that his vehicle caught fire. two hours prior to the fire, he took the vehicle to the dealer and they checked the dashboard computer. it was discovered that the computer failed and another one had to be ordered; however, the contact was informed that he could still drive the vehicle. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to smoke and the wiring harness around the blow motors melted and burned. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. he suffered from smoke inhalation. the dealer stated that the vehicle was destroyed because the entire wiring harness was burned, which would cost a lot to repair. the failure mileage was 34,000. updated 03/18/09. *lj

The headlights stopped working. i've spoke to the dealership and was told it is a known issue but there is no recall and i was 500 miles over the warranty when they stopped working. i do have high beams and have checked the fuses. the dealership service person told me it is a wiring issue under the dash board. *jb

When i first brought the car on 1/30/2006, it started giving me problems,such as not starting up, the engine light on and off all the time. the emergency brake light on constantly. the power windows rolling up and down by themselves. the power locks stop working and then work over and over again. when i'm driving, the car jerks and pulls all the time. (the pulling is coming from the transmission). i am a single mother of two and i feel real bad about getting stuck with a lemon. after i get out of school i take classes at night and my kids go to the daycare on campus when i picked them up after class, got in the car, started it up, and the front two windows rolled down by themselves, and would not roll up and it was snowing and we had to ride all the way home like that. the dealership doesn't care. as far as they are concerned, it is not their problem. it is a messed up world we live in where someone knows that you really need a car and they screw you with a lemon. until this present day, all these problems described still exist but so do me and my son-3 and my daughter-6 if anybody can help, it would be greatly appreciated. thank you. *jb

Air conditioner will not maintain forced air after two hours of use on warm or hot days. must turn off conditioned air for about an hour to let the system rest. this is very annoying while traveling long distances with children in the back seats. *tr

Suzuki has never sent me a recall notice: 2016 explanation- they are only going by each state's vehicle owner recorded address. i/ my car have had the same listed address since purchase. suzuki on nihtsa shows 4 recalls; forenza engine wiring harness is not there. what else is missing? original forenza owner, under 47,000 miles. repeatedly, warning lites came on with overheat. oct.2006 engine stalled at 35mph in intersection; with multiple complaints suzuki, aware of ewh failure, fails to do a foenza engine wiring harness recall. i see the same symptom complaints by other forenza owners. took 3 car stallings before diagnosis made & engine wiring harness replaced. from oct.2006 complained of "old car creaking/ruff suspension" noises/bouncing going over any speed bumps or rolling streets. suzuki replaced some damaged bushings but noises/bad suspension returned; i continued complaints to the dealer and suzuki, & paid for several wheel allignments. without informing me, suzuki the dealer mechanic, again checking on my complaint, notes "cracked struts" about 1 month after my 3yr full waranty expired. 2012, i learned of the "old car symptom" suspension damage from a non-suzuki mechanic reviewing the car repair history. there is now a suspension system corrosion faiure recall for 2006 vitaras but not forenzas; same year vitara and forenza problems seem associated issues. 2006, suzuki recalls for overheat/fire ignition from headlights/electrical swtichs are 2 of 4 recalls listed with nihtsa. 2007-2015, i complained to suzuki of the same symptoms (multiple failed batteries, electrical burning odors, light shorts...) suzuki describes as high priority for repair of headlight/electrical switch. me, unaware of recalls, suzuki denied any responsibility!! my a/c air system, radio, and rarely used driver window shorted after episodes of battery failures in 45mph city traffic.

I purchased a 4 door 2006 suzuki forenza and on the next morning just a day after i purchased my car i put the key in the ignition and the car would not start. i tried again and the car started to shake like it was having a seizure. i let it sit for about 5 minutes before it started. when i told the dealership of what happen i was told it''s a new car and i just had to break-it-in. every morning the car would not start after sitting over night. additionally when i drive i would experience some delays from the transmission, when i accelerate the car would jerk. the last time i had to get the my car towed to the dealership. i was told the problem was a re-programming error. the service department did what was called a pass through re-programming however this did not correct the problem. i took the car in on several occasion because of the same problem. the last incident happened on 9/18/06 and my car is still being tested by the service department at the star suzuki dealership at 1890 dogwood drive in conyers, ga and they are unable to correct the problem.. *nm

Not even a full month after purchasing a 2006 suzuki forenza sedan, the car doesn't start after sitting just overnight for the last two weeks that i've owned it. when i called keystone motors in montgomerville, pa, the manager was smug and unprofessional. and even though they are a j.d. powers associate winner, he said he didn't care about j.d. powers. they are going to look at the car, but i told them if just one more thing goes wrong, i will be trading for a car that runs. *nm

I own a 2006 suzuki forenza and have had numerous problems with this car. since purchasing new in 2006, i have had the gas gauge, gas tank, radio, center console, front door handles & catalytic converter replaced. the factory tires went bad within a year, and because it is an odd tire size cost over $400 to replace. currently the check engine light is on stating there is a problem with the catalytic converter which was just replaced about 3 months ago. i left the car overnight at the dealer & got a rental car (which cost $75) and the dealer and suzuki tech support can not figure out why the catalytic converter error continues to show up. the power steering light is also on & i was told that it requires a sensor - not covered by warranty - that will cost over $300. i have had a problem with the engine jerking and slipping gears on acceleration. it would also stick in neutral or not change gears and hesitate to the point of moving very slowly. i was told this was an oxygen sensor which cost me over $300 to replace. i have had this problem once since. the struts - front and back - also need to be replaced which is a $1200 repair because they are leaking. currently both front door handles are broken causing me to have to open the windows to open the doors. i have had them replaced once before under recall, but now it will cost over $200 a piece to replace. i didn't even know there was a light to indicate that the daytime running lights were working until it just appeared one day. the daytime running lights indicator won't stay on - it comes on, then goes back off. i think suzuki needs to make good on these cars because there are so many problems. *tr

I face the heat engine and electrical problems like the other suzuki cars of similar models driving in the highway.