The car will not shift correctly. displays a scrambled message on the dash information console. dangerous almost caused me to be struck and killed by a 18 wheeler. something must be done by this. is a serious problem. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was engaged and failed to respond as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine wire harness and the engine control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 71,844. updated 6/11/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by replacing the engine wire harness. updated 7/16/2015*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a bench followed by a garage wall. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the failure was recurring. however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the dealer and manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 87,000. updated 04/29/14*lj the vehicle was inspected by an independent, third party engineering company, and it was determined the vehicle was operating as designed, and no problems with the acceleration or braking system were found. updated 05/13/14
In less than 2 months, i've had to replace several parts of my car that i don't believe is part of regular service maintenance. thermostat, coolant hose, spark plugs (twice in a year), brake lights and headlight bulbs (replaced twice in a year), transmission control module and motor mounts because of the tcm that made my car jerk all the time whenever i accelerate. either at a traffic light or on the freeway, my car hesitates to accelerate and jerks every time i shift gears. now, possibly the transmission range sensor needs to be replaced (i am currently in the process with this one). i'm afraid in the next few months, i'll be spending more on car repairs than the car is worth and it's only a 2008! *tr
I was driving down a busy street in stop and go traffic. while stopped at a stop light, my vehicle made a very loud "clunk" noise, lurched forward and the check engine light came on. when i attempted to accelerate after the light turned green, i had to push the gas pedal almost to the floor to get the vehicle to move forward. i pulled over and parked, turned the vehicle off, waited about a minute, turned the vehicle back on, and the problem had gone away although the check engine light was still on. a day or so later, while i was driving on the highway going approximately 65 miles per hour, the vehicle made the "clunk" noise, lurched forward and the check engine light came on again. this time, because i was already in motion, the rpms jumped up above 3000, which is very high for a 4 cylinder engine only going 65 miles per hour. again, i pulled over, turned the vehicle off, waited about a minute, turned the car on and was able to drive the vehicle normally again although the check engine light remained illuminated. this issue has been happening randomly about 20 times a year over the course of the last 2 1/2 - 3 years. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to decelerate. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. the failure recurs approximately every 20 minutes in which the vehicle needs to be shut off and restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 51,094.
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. *tr