Problems with 2006 Suzuki Forenza AIR BAGS

I started my car and a few seconds later the airbag in the driver seat went off and the airbag hit me. the car was stationary.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. the contact sustained bruising to the right arm that required medical attention due to the air bag deployment. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle mileage was 113,164.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while starting the vehicle, the driver side air bag deployed without warning or a crash. the contact sustained left arm injuries that did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. the vin was not valid.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 suzuki forenza. while driving 40 mph, another vehicle ran the contact's vehicle off the road causing it to crash into a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained lacerations to the face, a bruised rib, and a fractured cervical vertebrae which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 200,000. updated 9/18/2017*cn

The fault conditions of this vehicle cause the air bag mil to illuminate. diagnosis verified a fault with the passenger oc mat/sensor and was replaced. the same fault conditions repeated with the same diagnosis of a faulty passenger oc mat/sensor and was replaced again. but even though the same part was replaced twice there remains a fault with the air bag system and diagnosis concludes that the same fault remains with the passenger oc mat/sensor. this seems to be a design/engineered and possible a software fault with the air bag system. no resolution has been achieved and concerns remain that the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a vehicle crash. please provide a written response to this complaint.

Air bag light stays on all the time.

On january 15, 2013, i was driving on the expressway. the vehicle in front of me slammed on their brakes unexpectedly to prevent hitting the vehicle in front of her, who had also slammed on their brakes. we were going approximately 55 mph. i was unable to brake in time to prevent hitting the car in front of me. my vehicle was totaled as a result. my airbag did not deploy during this crash. i feel that an impact at that speed should have triggered the airbag. i was diagnosed with whiplash afterwards. i have pictures of the vehicle after the crash and the airbag intact. *tr

I have owned this car since 2007. the airbag light on the dash keeps turning on. every time i take it to the dealer he said that there is no problems with the airbags and that the scanner is not picking up the code. he resets the system and the light goes off and every fee months i have to take it back to do the reset and im paying $55 for each reset at least 3-4 times a year since i got this car. also the dealer told me that o have to dk these resets because everytime the light turns on it means that the airbags are disabled l and it is a safety issue. so i take it regularly every few months to reset it. this has to be a recall through suzuki because it is a problem. *tr

Air bag warning light came on and stays on now every time vehicle starts and goes. searched online and found numerous users across north america having same issue and suzuki motors will not treat it as a recall despite so many users having this issue. many users reported that they took vehicle to dealers multiple times, paid money, and did not even get the problem fixed. suzuki vehicles are a joke based on my experience of owning one. the cars are so delicate and fragile. this airbag warning light being on is a very dangerous issue. we don't want to find out that while we are driving on a freeway, the air bags deploy for no reason and causes a crash. or worst god forbid that it did not deploy in an accident. you should really press on government to force these greedy businesses to treat such safety issues not only free of charge, but by professional mechanics who get the job done right the first time. the internet is full of stories about people taking this car to dealers for this problem multiple times and not getting it fixed after so much time and money wasted. if anything happens, i will not hesitate to sue suzuki corp. *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

I have experienced two front end collisions to a suzuki forenza 2006. during both accidents the air bags did not deploy as designed to. the last accident on 5/5/11 ended in a total loss of the car due to a front end collision. the impact was such that the left front bumper and fender were damaged. this accident also buckled the hood of the vehicle and raised it at least 1.5 higher than normal. this will give you some idea of the force of the accident. suzuki was not interested in checking the vehicle out until just recently. i feel that if the air bags did deploy, especially on this last accident i would not have sustained any injury what so ever. *tr

Air bag light continues to be illuminated on dash panel. took to dealer to fix. light was out for about two days then reappeared. this is a known problem and suzuki refuses to address issue. car is out of warranty but is a safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in crash with another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver was reported injured and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. there was smoke seen coming from under the hood and the vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility. the vehicle was not examined for the cause of the air bag failure and was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. in a situation that warrants the air bags may fail to deploy. she contacted the dealership and was referred to the manufacturer. when she called the manufacturer, she left a voice message but had not received a response.. the current mileage was 51,923. the failure mileage was approximately 51,850.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that in june 2009 the air bag sensor light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the failure by removing the rubber mat from underneath the seat; however, the failure continued to occur. the dealer asked the owner to check the wires underneath the seat, which he did, and found they were wired as designed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again who stated that they found a hat under the seat, which was removed. the light went off temporarily and then came back on. the owner schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 12,415. the current mileage was approximately 21,000.

Air bag on/off light defect. it has been to 3 dealerships and still not fixed. it occurs every time someone sits in the passenger seat. a bottom seat has been replaced and a wiring harness has been replaced. *tr

The check trans/motor light came on in my car .i made an appt. at suzuki. it was on for 6 days. it went off, then the air bag light came on. it stayed on. i mentioned that there were loose wires hanging under my seat when i dropped it off. they said a wire came loose and that i should not put anything under my seat .i say that the wires are so loose that if someone put there feet under the seat, there feet could get caught up in the wires and unhook them. then my airbags won't work, correct? .if i get in an accident and they don't work, would that be considered unsafe? the dealer said the wires had to be loose because the seat moves and that nobody could get there feet caught in the wires. loose wires under a seat that control a safety device.. sounds unsafe to me..i took it in for the passenger side airbags right after i bought it.. they said wasn't broke and gave me a letter that says the passenger airbag light will come on if the passenger is not seated correctly in the seat.. sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. they fixed it this time, too much resistance. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag light would illuminate sporadically on the instrument panel even when the passenger's seat was occupied. the contact did not have the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 44,000.

Tl*the contact owns 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the air bag warning light displayed that the air bag was disconnected. the contact stated that it took three years to correct the engine failure. the contact stated that the failure was caused by the wiring since the air bag light for the driver side remained illuminated. the dealer worked on the vehicle, but they have been unable to find the problem. the failure mileage was 5400 and the current mileage was 23481.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. whenever the contact drove the vehicle, he noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 158,000. the failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

It was a hit and run. from the rear and hit a tree. my main concern is that my air bags did not deploy. safety first. now i feel the car is a defect. please get back in touch with me on this matter. *nm

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.

Dt*: the contact stated while a passenger was in the front passenger seat, the airbag not activated light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who suggested the passenger must sit in the upright position to activate the airbag. the manufacturer also suggested reading the owner's manual where this same information could be found.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. when a passenger is seated in the passenger seat, the air bag light illuminates and remains lit. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 9,126 and failure mileage was 20. updated 12/31/07 *tr

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.

Dt*: the contact stated that the airbag off indicator light remained illuminated when a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. the vehicle was inspected by the dealership, who determined that the vehicle was operating the way it was designed to operate. the contact expressed this would be a safety concern in case of an accident where the passenger airbag does not deploy. the passenger must sit upright in order to trigger both sensors for the airbag off indicator light to switch off. the vehicle does not recognize that a passenger is seated in the passenger seat after the vehicle's ignition is turned on, resulting in the continued illumination of the airbag off indicator light. updated 8/9/2006 - *nm