Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-22-02041R | 04/01/2011 | 10036954 | Suzuki vehicle: counter measure procedure for dtc p2135. mil light is on; dtc p2135 stored without fully checking system and circuits after repairs and/or replacement to throttle body. *pe | 04/22/2011 | |
| 1103137 | 10021359 | Engine cranks cut will not start mil on with dtc p0606 (control module performance) stored. *kb | 04/06/2007 | ||
| 1102217 | 10021192 | Engine cranks but will not start mil on with dtc p0606 stored (control module performance). *kb | 03/22/2007 | ||
| 0910056 | 10020592 | Hard start with extended cranking time. ecm software logic. *kb | 11/29/2006 | ||
| 0808106 | 10020472 | Evaporative emission system continuous purge flow. ecm software could cause unnecessary illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. suzuki. *kb | 10/26/2006 | ||
| 0703156 | 10019617 | Oil consumption or exhaust smoke (excessive). *tt | 04/05/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/31/2013 | 97000 | ||
| 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 enginge 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. | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 71086 | 1 | |
| For approximately year prior to the incident date indicated on this form, 06/05/2012, my vehicle has malfunctioned sporadically in the way(s) i am about to describe. since 6/05/2012, the malfunction has occurred and worsened every time i drive. upon the initial gear shift from park to reverse, my suzuki forenza jerks. after the shift, the dashboard displays a p, despite being in reverse. when i shift to drive, i feel a jerk, and my dashboard displays a multitude of things; at times it remains a p, and at other times it shows n for neutral, r for reverse, a simple d, or a flashing d with a diagonal line through it. as i press the gas to accelerate, my rpm's increase, the engine revs, but my car does not move forward for a period of anywhere from 10 seconds to a full minute. the vehicle then jerks and shoots forward very quickly, which is greatly hazardous and alarming. once my vehicle is in motion on the road, a separate but seemingly related incident occurs at various speeds- i can be on a neighborhood street or the interstate. all of a sudden, it feels as if my car is shifting itself into neutral and is still moving due to momentum. although i immediately remove my foot from the gas pedal, my rpm's shoot up into the 6/7 range, the engine sounds as if it is going to explode, and the vehicle jerks. at this time, the dashboard displays a number of different shifts, alternating from the flashing d, to, p, and so on. i have researched this issue and found that hundreds of other suzuki forenza owners have experienced the same malfunction, due to the transmission sensor. it may be a relatively easy and inexpensive fix, but that doesn't lesson the severity. this vehicle has had 4 other safety recalls thus far, and i am enraged that it is has not been recalled entirely due to this widespread and extremely dangerous malfunction. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 71086 | ||
| For approximately year prior to the incident date indicated on this form, 06/05/2012, my vehicle has malfunctioned sporadically in the way(s) i am about to describe. since 6/05/2012, the malfunction has occurred and worsened every time i drive. upon the initial gear shift from park to reverse, my suzuki forenza jerks. after the shift, the dashboard displays a p, despite being in reverse. when i shift to drive, i feel a jerk, and my dashboard displays a multitude of things; at times it remains a p, and at other times it shows n for neutral, r for reverse, a simple d, or a flashing d with a diagonal line through it. as i press the gas to accelerate, my rpm's increase, the engine revs, but my car does not move forward for a period of anywhere from 10 seconds to a full minute. the vehicle then jerks and shoots forward very quickly, which is greatly hazardous and alarming. once my vehicle is in motion on the road, a separate but seemingly related incident occurs at various speeds- i can be on a neighborhood street or the interstate. all of a sudden, it feels as if my car is shifting itself into neutral and is still moving due to momentum. although i immediately remove my foot from the gas pedal, my rpm's shoot up into the 6/7 range, the engine sounds as if it is going to explode, and the vehicle jerks. at this time, the dashboard displays a number of different shifts, alternating from the flashing d, to, p, and so on. i have researched this issue and found that hundreds of other suzuki forenza owners have experienced the same malfunction, due to the transmission sensor. it may be a relatively easy and inexpensive fix, but that doesn't lesson the severity. this vehicle has had 4 other safety recalls thus far, and i am enraged that it is has not been recalled entirely due to this widespread and extremely dangerous malfunction. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that her check engine light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 71,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that her check engine light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 71,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/22/2011 | |||
| Transmission range sensor switch malfunctioned. car would not accelerate while driving down the freeway. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Ahhh yes...the range sensor going out. my car started doing this in ocober 2010 and i was told that i need a new sensor too. my car jerks when this acts up and when it is gear, you can see the both the r and the d on the instrument panel. i took my car to midas and the mechanic (that works on my car) take a look at, he showed me where the sensor is (if you're facing the engine it's the little black round looking thing with a handle and yellow stripe on it). he did something to it and it ran fine for a few days and then did the jerk and the engine light came on again. i looked under the hood, and pressed down (as to pushing it back into place) and wiggled it a little before this. when i started my car, it ran perfectly and the light went off. i do this every 3-5 days. it seems to me that the sensor is getting loose and needs to have a new fitting. i'm not spending $253.00 until i absolutely need it. they do need to recall this because it's very annonying to have to deal with!! | |||
| 12/12/2008 | 51000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. while driving 65 mph he experienced unintended vehicle acceleration and the vehicle stalled. an authorized technician replaced the timing chain, water pump, timing belt valves , and the cylinder head. the timing chain separated twice after the vehicle was repaired. none of the repairs have corrected the failure. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 51,000. | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 40000 | 1 | 08/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. whenever the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not move; however, the engine would rev loudly. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the throttle assembly was not allowing any gas to enter the engine, which caused the vehicle not to run at times. the dealer stated that this was a very common issue and no recalls were issued. the contact believes that she should not be responsible for the repair and a recall should be issued. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 55,000. updated 05/15/09 *bf the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. updated 05/18/09.*jb | |||
| 01/26/2008 | 13000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact noticed that the tranmission shifted eratically since purchasing it in january 2008. he first. while driving on approximately 55-60 mph, the vehicle slowed down, sped up, lunged forward and shifted into gear without warning. there was also a roaring noise on the front end of the vehicle, a clicking sound near the dashboard, and every light turned off except the check engine light. the radio and air conditioner intermittently turned off and after five minutes, they both began operating normally. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the manufacturer would not authorize the dealer to inspect or repair the vehicle. on one occasion, the windows would not close causing rain to enter inside of the vehicle, 20 minutes later he was able to close the windows; however, the vehicle began to lose power with the motor on and fully functional. the service advisor at the dealership stated that the acceleration pedal sensor could have caused the failure. the manufacturer once again authorized the dealer to disconnect the battery. the current mileage was approximately 23,800 and the failure mileage was approximately 13,000. | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 26548 | 1 | 12/15/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the check engine light constantly illuminates. she also noticed a gaseous odor inside the passenger compartment. the mechanic stated that the oxygen sensor on the driver side was the cause of the failure. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 26,548. | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 14075 | 2 | 01/03/2007 |
| 2006 suzuki forenza with engine light and gas tank problems. consumer states that it took him 3 weeks to get a new gas cap. customer has spent more than $330 and the problem is still not fixed. *kb the consumer stated the engine light continued to illuminated after repairs were made to the vehicle. the consumer was informed by a different mechanic that the vehicle needed a new map sensor and wiring harness. the consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice while on the freeway while driving 25 mph. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2007 | 27500 | 1 | 05/18/2006 |
| 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 | |||
| 03/03/2007 | 45 | 18 | 01/30/2006 |
| 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 | |||
| 09/02/2006 | 1836 | 4 | 08/31/2006 |
| 2006 suzuki forenza with safety issues regarding loss control and sticking and engine stalling**cc the consumer stated the gears would stick and she has experienced several steering component failures. to this date the steering problem still had not been addressed. one month after purchasing the vehicle, it would not start, the consumer had to wait 2 minutes before trying again. the consumer could not get the vehicle to go into reverse. there was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle, the dealer stated they lubricated the sway bar bushings. the noise eventually returned. the dealer then stated that they over-lubricated the sway bar bushings. *jb | |||
| 07/11/2006 | 4 | 07/11/2006 | |
| I brought a 2006 suzuki forenza on july 11, 2006. in two or three days i noticed something wrong in the way it was driving. i took it back and the general manager drove the car and stated nothing was wrong. the next day the car would not start. i took it to the dealer they stated it was a software problem and it needed new spark plugs. the car wouldn't start again. i was told it needed an upgraded software. the car doesn't start it sounds as if it wants to cut off and it drives rough and stalls. this car is brand new and montgomery keystone motors were fully aware of this and still decided to sale me a lemon. i have contacted an attorney regarding this. *nm | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 443 | 12 | 04/25/2006 |
| Rough idling problems / no start problems after owning new 2006 suzuki forenza three days. first time happened at gas station. took four attempts to get car running . happened intermittently. took car to dealership. replaced spark plug and installed new computer. same problems occurred two days later. have had newer problems occur. car on four occasions has almost died while driving, warning lights coming on when they shouldn't. i contacted manufacturer about the rough idle/no start problem. am in process with them now to try to get a refund. problem is thought to be with software glitch downloading improper fuel data into cars computer. rep from manufacturer said software downloaded usage of summer fuel rather than winter which is why i have had the problem with intermittent rough idle , no start, car trying to die while driving. it is my understanding there is a fix for automatics but not for manuals like mine. although rough idle and no start problems are more of an annoyance , the car trying to die is more of a concern which i feel is a safety issue. *jb | |||
| 07/03/2006 | 4 | 05/21/2006 | |
| I bought my car brand new with just 15 miles on it and had it for 2 weeks and then it started giving me problems with starting. *jb | |||
| 06/21/2006 | 350 | 23 | 05/23/2006 |
| I bought a new 2006 suzuki forenza from a dealer on 23 may 2006. after one week with the car, i began having problems in that it does not start after it sits for a while. i called the salesman on 2 jun 06 and told him that for the third time that week, it didn't start. he didn't inform me of any problem with the vehicle and just stated it shouldn't happen and to have it towed in. i went back to the vehicle and it finally started but i have had the same problem starting it every day since. today i called the service department and they informed me that there is a problem with cold starts on this vehicle and that there is no fix for it at the present time, and i'll get a recall message in the future when suzuki figures out what's wrong with the vehicle. i believe this problem should have been disclosed by the dealer/salesman before i bought this new vehicle and when i originally called them on 2 jun 06 with a complaint, they should have revealed the problem to me at this time. i feel this car is a lemon and i have no recourse. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/28/2010 | 44000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that in order to turn the vehicle on, the contact would have to shift the vehicle into neutral. after the vehicle was started, the check engine light would illuminate. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with the repair. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 54,000. kmj | |||
| 08/28/2010 | 44000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that in order to turn the vehicle on, the contact would have to place the vehicle in neutral. after the vehicle was started, the check engine light was illuminated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 63000 | ||
| I have a 2006 suzuki forenza and have issues with the transmission range sensor and the airbag light staying on. i have looked online and there are several complaints about the same issues. whenever the car is put in reverse or i have to go down the gears to drive, the car jerks and then drives very slowly. it is as though i am driving a stick-shift and not letting off of the clutch. the whole car jerks when this happens. i do not and have not had the money to fix this problem. the dealership told me it would $350.00 plus labor to fix this part alone. on top that they said my serpentine belt needs changed which would be an additional $190. i believe this car needs recalled or atleast suzuki needs pay the majority of the costs for the part being replaced. | |||
| 12/24/2005 | 7 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start on several occasions. the vehicle shut off once on the interstate and on three other occasions while driving low speeds. the vehicle would improperly shift and rev without warning. there are no recalls pertaining to this failure. the current mileage was 42,230 and failure mileage was 7. | |||
| 10/31/2006 | 1836 | 4 | 08/31/2006 |
| Steering wheel malfunction - loss of vehicle control and drove off the road manufacturer and car dealership did not help multiple other defects, including engine stalling/gears sticking - please refer details in letter to be sent to your office by mail. *jb | |||
| 07/22/2006 | 100 | 4 | 06/26/2006 |
| Three weeks after i purchased my forenza the check engine light came on, so i took it in to the dealership & was told it is a known problem with the forenza .the problem had to do with the '02 sensor' and currently there is no fix for the problem. at that time they reset the code problem. each time the problem recurred i went back to the dealership and they caused the light to turn off. on august 25 the promised fixed was installed and a few days later the check engine light turned on again and i returned to the dealership and was told that the correction has not worked and i would be contacted when one was available. as of october 25, 2006, the check engine light is still on and i have not been contacted by no one, even though i have called, written and emailed to everyone connected to the dealership. *nm | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 5000 | 3 | 03/25/2006 |
| 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. | |||
| 04/22/2006 | 8000 | 12/01/2005 | |
| Car will not start after sitting for awhile they changed the gas pump but the same problem still exists took it back to the dealer and they don't know what's wrong with it. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 720 | 3 | 05/03/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated on three separate occasions, the vehicle would not start in the morning without the accelerator pedal being pressed. the dealership was unable to determine the problem but believed it may have been a software problem that was aggravated by the climate updated 6/16/2006 - the dealer took the car back nd gave the consumer full credit towards another vehicle. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 100 | 4 | 05/20/2006 |
| Within the first three days of purchase,started to have trouble starting the car in the mornings. took the thing back. they have had the thing almost two weeks now. they cannot tell me anything about the problem. all they have said to me is you have a rental . *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/17/2005 | 5 | 10/16/2005 | |
| 5 weeks into the purchase of my 2006 suzuki forenza it made a loud noise similar to a bad exhaust. then it started to stall while i was stopped. it would stall during the first 10-15 minutes of driving then would be fine. on the third time in service they decided to keep the vehicle, for 2 weeks. so far the stalling has not occurred but the noise has come back. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 03/13/2008 | 1 | 03/14/2006 | |
| 2006 suzuki forenza with engine light problems. ordered and replaced gas cap from mfr. engine light has been an issue since august 2007, it goes on and off. the dealer has serviced the o2 sensor, transmission sensor, and now says the catalytic converter needs replacement. the problem wasn't fixed the 3 to 4 times prior to warranty expiration, but today it is not covered. the vehicle has stalled twice on the highway. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 14075 | 2 | 01/03/2007 |
| 2006 suzuki forenza with engine light and gas tank problems. consumer states that it took him 3 weeks to get a new gas cap. customer has spent more than $330 and the problem is still not fixed. *kb the consumer stated the engine light continued to illuminated after repairs were made to the vehicle. the consumer was informed by a different mechanic that the vehicle needed a new map sensor and wiring harness. the consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice while on the freeway while driving 25 mph. *tr | |||