2006 Suzuki Forenza problems
Owners have filed 426 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 27.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 13.6%.
Complaints426
Crashes27
Fires10
Injuries37
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 27.7% · 118
Electrical system 13.6% · 58
Air bags 13.4% · 57
Vehicle speed control 6.8% · 29
Engine and engine cooling 6.6% · 28
Exterior lighting 5.2% · 22
Suspension 3.5% · 15
Engine 3.5% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 37 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Suzuki Forenza in this data, 2006 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 76 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,824 miles.
In owners' own words
2006 Suzuki Forenza. Vehicle shifts out of gear while driving. The dealer who will be repairing this defect stated that this is a problem on most Forenza vehicles. A switch on the outside of the transmission needs replacing and it will cost $186 to replace. He also stated that this happens so often on Forenza vehicles that he advised everyone to keep their receipt in the event of a company recall. Power train · reported at 64,500 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that there was a clunking noise when changing gears. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated the transmission range sensor would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Power train · reported at 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that when shifting to reverse the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission range sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,373 and the current mileage was 74,000. Power train · reported at 70,373 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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