Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| TSB-TS-01-11198R | 03/12/2009 | 10028178 | Suzuki: a/c leak check at suction hose which no longer required to be replaced. a/c may not be getting as cold as usual or may not cool at all. models forenza, forenza wagon, reno (rq420). *pe | 03/12/2009 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 47980 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a mechanic for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 47,980. kmj | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 47980 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. when this happened the check engine light illuminated on the instrument cluster. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic. the failure mileage was 47,980. jo | |||
| 02/05/2013 | 92850 | 1 | |
| My transmission range sensor has been replaced twice, both within a 12 months time frame. both times my car jerks at low and high speeds and my engine light is invoked. the second time the dealership replaced my transmission range sensor...the very same week my vehicle is still experiencing the same exact issues, inclusive of my engine light coming on and staying on for 3 days. upon return, the dealership says my jerking, hard gear shifting and on board engine light is being caused due to an engine skipping issue, which is possibly due to the electronic control module not communicating with the transmission control module. i'll have to pay the dealership $210 to see if the connector between the ecm and the tcm is bad, and if its not bad, i still pay the $210, but then they'll tell me what the next possible step would be?? i feel i'm in a no win situation, it sounds like, just keep writing checks. my issue sounds the same as the countless others that have been documented, my issue should be covered since suzuki is more than aware that these are known issues. *tr | |||
| 02/05/2013 | 92850 | ||
| My transmission range sensor has been replaced twice, both within a 12 months time frame. both times my car jerks at low and high speeds and my engine light is invoked. the second time the dealership replaced my transmission range sensor...the very same week my vehicle is still experiencing the same exact issues, inclusive of my engine light coming on and staying on for 3 days. upon return, the dealership says my jerking, hard gear shifting and on board engine light is being caused due to an engine skipping issue, which is possibly due to the electronic control module not communicating with the transmission control module. i'll have to pay the dealership $210 to see if the connector between the ecm and the tcm is bad, and if its not bad, i still pay the $210, but then they'll tell me what the next possible step would be?? i feel i'm in a no win situation, it sounds like, just keep writing checks. my issue sounds the same as the countless others that have been documented, my issue should be covered since suzuki is more than aware that these are known issues. | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 45000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle erroneously slipped out of gear and jolted. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the spark plugs, engine head gasket, and trans range sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure on several occasions. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 45,500. | |||
| 02/05/2013 | 92850 | ||
| My transmission range sensor has been replaced twice, both within a 12 months time frame. both times my car jerks at low and high speeds and my engine light is invoked. the second time the dealership replaced my transmission range sensor...the very same week my vehicle is still experiencing the same exact issues, inclusive of my engine light coming on and staying on for 3 days. upon return, the dealership says my jerking, hard gear shifting and on board engine light is being caused due to an engine skipping issue, which is possibly due to the electronic control module not communicating with the transmission control module. i'll have to pay the dealership $210 to see if the connector between the ecm and the tcm is bad, and if its not bad, i still pay the $210, but then they'll tell me what the next possible step would be?? i feel i'm in a no win situation, it sounds like, just keep writing checks. my issue sounds the same as the countless others that have been documented, my issue should be covered since suzuki is more than aware that these are known issues. | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 45000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle erroneously slipped out of gear and jolted. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the spark plugs, engine head gasket, and trans range sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure on several occasions. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 45,500. | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Started car put it into reverse to back out, aloud clunk noise was maid and the car had trouble accelerating. not it often slips into neutral while driving or will only accelerate in third. *tr | |||
| 02/05/2013 | 92850 | ||
| My transmission range sensor has been replaced twice, both within a 12 months time frame. both times my car jerks at low and high speeds and my engine light is invoked. the second time the dealership replaced my transmission range sensor...the very same week my vehicle is still experiencing the same exact issues, inclusive of my engine light coming on and staying on for 3 days. upon return, the dealership says my jerking, hard gear shifting and on board engine light is being caused due to an engine skipping issue, which is possibly due to the electronic control module not communicating with the transmission control module. i'll have to pay the dealership $210 to see if the connector between the ecm and the tcm is bad, and if its not bad, i still pay the $210, but then they'll tell me what the next possible step would be?? i feel i'm in a no win situation, it sounds like, just keep writing checks. my issue sounds the same as the countless others that have been documented, my issue should be covered since suzuki is more than aware that these are known issues. | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Started car put it into reverse to back out, aloud clunk noise was maid and the car had trouble accelerating. not it often slips into neutral while driving or will only accelerate in third. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Started car put it into reverse to back out, aloud clunk noise was maid and the car had trouble accelerating. not it often slips into neutral while driving or will only accelerate in third. | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 95000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 95000 | ||
| 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), break 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 hesistates 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! | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 38370 | 1 | |
| The car will not come up to speed when pulling into traffic. transmission jerks violently and car will not speed up to enter traffic safely. turn the car off service light goes away, back into traffic and same issue. car will not go to speed to enter traffic safely! *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 38370 | ||
| The car will not come up to speed when pulling into traffic. transmission jurks violently and car will not spped up to enter traffic safely. turn the car off service light goes away, back into traffic and same issue. car will not go to speed to enter traffic safley! | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 73000 | 1 | |
| I am thinking our transmission range sensor went out on our 2008 suzuki forenza with over 70,000 miles. car check engine light was on for a few days, then turned off about 3 days ago, stopped at drug store, when i turned on the car, the check engine light was back on, put car in reverse and clunk, while the display where the r for reverse would have been was scrambled, car still reversed. clunked into drive, and wouldn't switch out of 1st gear. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 73000 | ||
| I am thinking our transmission range sensor went out on our 20068suzuki forenza with over 70,000 miles. car check engine light was on for a few days, then turned off about 3 days ago, stopped at drug store, when i turned on the car, the check engine light was back on, put car in reverse and clunk, while the display where the r for reverse would have been was scrambled, car still reversed. clunked into drive, and wouldn't switch out of 1st gear | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/07/2011 | 31895 | ||
| I have been getting service engine soon light on the dashboard. then shortly after my battery needed to be replaced and i thought that was the problem. well the next weekend the light came on and now when i switch gears i get a loud thump and the car jumps really hard. i went to advanced auto parts with the service engine light still on they were able to retrieve codes and verify the transmission range sensor a circuit while in park/reverse/neurtal and drive. and they also retrieved the transmission control sensor. i am scared to drive my car now and i will not drive it till it gets fixed. i have had transmission problems for the longest time and i am scared this car will cause an accident. it is a very unsafe car. and i am concerned about the problem with the airbag not deploying due to many complaints. you need to do a recall on this car before someone gets badly injured or killed. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that when shifting into drive with the brakes depressed, the engine would shift abnormally, causing the check engine warning light to illuminate. neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the brake pads however, the failure persisted. the current mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 73,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. when placing the vehicle into drive, with the brakes pressed the contact stated that the engine would shift causing the check engine warning light to illuminate. the dealer or manufacturer had not been notified. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the brake pads; however, the failure continues to occur. the current mileages were 80,000 and the failure mileages were 73,000. bw | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 42400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds she was feeling a jerking and a misfire from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected and they informed her that she needed to put in a new catalytic converter. the dealer was unable to repair the failure due to them not having the part in stock. this has occurred on a intermittent basis. the catalytic converter was replaced prior to this failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 42,400. tb | |||
| 11/16/2010 | 57000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. the contact stated while attempting to drive up hill the engine light illuminated the vehicle lost power, and the vehicle made a loud noise when the gear was placed in reverse. the manufacturer was contacted they advised to have the dealership diagnosed the vehicle. the vehicle will be towed to the dealership. the vin information wasn't available. the failure and the current mileage were 57,000. li | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 51094 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 suzuki forenza. while driving at 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. sm. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/04/2011 | |||
| I have complained consistently about the vibrations at idle and the loud noises in my engine compartment. also fumes coming thru my vents that burn my eyes at times. ended up in the er on one occasion and the next day the car had oil all over the valve gasket cover. car was towed to the dealer but they said they seen no oil but i had pics of the leak. still get intermittant smells of gas while driving that burn my eyes and throat. the engine gets hot fast and thats when the car starts to accelerate. seems like it is searching for gears and the rpms rev up. i can feel the engine in my drivers seat really bad. my warranty is almost expired and it is now 2011 and the car has been in twice for the same complaints. not to mention hearing the struts rattle over bumps and while making turns. they replaced my suspension twice. 1st time was while i only had my car for 2 months. i am not getting no results and this car is very unsafe. now i am scared if i was to be involved in an accident the airbag may not deploy. they need to recall this car for the faulty transmission and the airbags before someone gets hurt really bad. | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 5000 | ||
| Smoke and fumes coming thru vents. check engine light keeps coming on. purchased car new 05/06/2008, i have had problem since a few months after purchase. transmission replaced twice and car still slips and hesitates and has cut off twice while in traffic since the transmisssion was replaced. replace serpintine belt whick warranty did not cover. car has 29500 mi. loud squeling noise (this was why i paid to have thebelt replaced because the dealership service center said this is what theoriginal squealing was from) now they are saying thenoise is coming from the tires but stated they did not have time to check it. my car was recently in the service center for 3 weeks because thetranmissiion was bad and the first new replacement went bad during the test drive and they had to put a 3rd transmission inthe car and it still does not drive right. this car is unsafe. i am close to warranty ending and i feel this is why im getting the run arounds by the dealership. car locks and unlocks on its own. car will randomly miss while in drive (engine will rev up when i push the gas peddle with car in drive but will not move) i have to put it in park then put it in drive again to get it to work. | |||