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The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, another vehicle crashed into the side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Pam
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.while driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle.the vehicle sustained moderate damages and none of the air bags deployed.she called the dealer to determine the cause of the failure, but was referred to her insurance agency.the contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the failed incident.the failure and current mileages were 43,000.
The vehicle was traveling at 55 mph when all of a sudden the engine shut down on its own. The air bag check light immediately turned on after this occurred. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.
While driving consumer hit a curb, lost control of vehicle, and hit a tree.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head injuries, but refused to go to the hospital by ambulance.vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
Consumer's vehicle involved in a front impactat 20 mph. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy.consumer will contact manufacturer.
I am not sure if this is really a defect or not, but my airbags did not deploy upon impact. My car was legally parked on the street when it was totaled by a drunk driver going 70 mph in a head-on collision. Some have told me that they did not deploy because the key was not in the ignition, but others (including the body shop owner) claim that i had a faulty airbag sensor on my car. If this is a defect, i want the suzuki manufacturer to know about it so that no one will get hurt. If not, just disregard this message. I feel strongly that this could have been a manufacturing glitch. My new car had many assembly line glitches when i bought it new in july of this year. For instance, the brake light would constantly switch on and off even when my foot was nowhere near the brake or if the car was parked and turned off. Also, a few days after the purchase of this vehicle, the alignment was so bad that i almost flew off the freeway into a concrete guard rail. These problems were all safety issues. They bothered me so much that i doubt i will ever buy another suzuki again.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the head lights would flicker and an electrical burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 12v3700000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). However, the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts needed to remedy the failure were not available. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available.
When inserting key the look fell inside the door(note: this problem was subject to an nhtsarecall, but my vin number was not included)
Car has trouble starting and check engine light comes on intermittently.july 2007 took car in with 'hard start" problem.they found resonator assembly needed replacing.that repair was done on august 3, 2007.car ran for approx. 2 months and we took it back in october with the check engine light on and the same "hard start" problem.they replacedthe starter october 18, 2007 and stated it was arcing to high.took car back october 21, 2007 with the same problem.october 26, 2007 the ecu computer was replaced.took car back to shop october 29, 2007 with the same "hard start" problem.moved the car to another dealership november 7, 2007 as no one was working on the car.this was suggested by the corporation.a repair was done on the car.december 13, 2007 took car back to this dealership with the same "hard start" problem.they checked the code and reset the check engine light.december 18, 2007 returned to the dealership with the same problem.they replaced the engine wiring harness.january 25, 2008 the car is having the same "hard start" problem and is sitting in the yard.
Electrical malfuntions, dashboard meters were moving up and down erratically. I took the car to the dealership about 5 times, they said the problem was corrected but it continued to happen. The dealership finally corrected the problem (or so they believed) and that took about 2 weeks to finish.now the doors are locking and unlocking by themselves. I'm thinking about getting rid of the car.
Exterior lightingin august 2011 went to dealer ship to have the recall done for the headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl).so now it?s june 2012 my headlamps and drl lights not working. Very thankful it didn?t go out on my when i was driving at night i seen me light look different. Went to have bulbs replace lights still not working. So the place i was at ran a test and found out that the wiring is melted so, they side they did have a recall on this. So went toyota dealerships and they tell me that the wiring that is melted is not the same wiring that was in the recall for my car. Wow really so now i can?t drive my car at night. But my high beams works.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the starter, battery, and inspected the alternator; however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.....updated 09/19/16 updated 04/12/17ljthe consumer requested an update.
The contact owns 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the speedometer provided an inaccurate reading of zero. The contact stated that the speedometer reset independently but the vehicle would not maintain speeds of over 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.the light switch on the front driver side began smoking when it was turned on.the steering sustained burns.on november 20, 2007, the vehicle remained at the dealer for three weeks.she retrieved the vehicle on december 15, 2007 and returned to the dealer the following day.currently, when the light switch is turned off, it would come back on.the dealer had the vehicle until january 16, 2008.the vehicle went back to the dealer on january 27, or 28, 2007 because the switch was not working.none of the lights on the instrument panel or exterior lights were working.she received the vehicle back on february 10, 2008 and was informed that the failure was the harness in the switch and the wires.they did the wiring.the vehicle is currently with the dealer and has been there since february 10, 2008.the dealer stated that they are still trying to diagnose the failure.nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) was referenced.the current mileage was 89,791 and failure mileage was 81,000.
While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled.the vehicle had been to the dealer three times for this problem.once the dealer replaced a fuse,but that didn't fix the problem.the dealer found a ecm fuse at the ip fuse blocked open.(ecm, eng fuse block, tcm, ip fuse)the shifting transaxle harness was rerouted between the firewall and connector c206 secure harness. *sc
Driving home from work. Smelled something burning.checked called mechanic. Drove into his garage.called around for parts.couldn't find any found switch in ca. Took time.no car. Replaced combination switch, head light module.labor and installed head light module, combination switch and repaired melted wires. 6 hrs. For labor $70. Hr. Total amount w/ taxes $452.03 this was before recall notice.and know parts to be found. Mother-in-law sending out the info.received from suzuki $89.26.not what we were hoping for.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,520. The vin was not available.
I own a 2004 suzuki forenza and this car is a constant problem. It over heats everyone i drive it which is daily.it starts only when the motor is somewhat cool. This cat has left me stranded many times. Like at the moment the car has over heated and i'm pulled off the side of hwy 26 heading to portland. I have taken this cat to my mechanic several times and upon its return within days the car is doing the same thing. The steering is a mess. The car is all over the road i've taken it to lesschwab 4 times gotten two alignments within a 2 month period and still car doesn't drive right.i've replaced the head gasket,,starter,battery,tires, the list goes on and on.this is not ad dependable car.i'm 60 miles from home and wondering how i'm gonna get back home.thank yousuzuki
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed smelled smoke and noticed fire emitting from the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the fire. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
I bought my car used and it has a new tranny, cv axles and everything the only thing original is the engine.so i have already had to replace the o2 sensors twice at $60 each. I have had to replace the tps sensor, thermostat and housing, ignition coil, battery, starter, fuel pump and alternator. All because i kept getting the check engine lights on and throwing coding all over the place. And the car still stalls when i stop at a stop light and runs and idles rough. I have spent over $1500 fix this problem and it still exists i did all the work myself i have worked on cars my whole life and am a mechanic. Every mechanic i take it to can both find the problem and suzuki can't give an answer to the problem and i don't know what to do.
Problems with vehicle shutting down. *mrthe consumer requested another vehicle.the consumer was told that something was wrong with the computer. *sc
While driving engine warning light illuminated.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The vehicle was traveling at 55 mph when all of a sudden the engine shut down on its own. The air bag check light immediately turned on after this occurred. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.
The check engine appeared on the dashboard and remained on.driver noticed that the vehicle vibrated and rode roughly.driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the cap was not screwed on properly.this caused air to escape into the cap.driver informed the mechanic that this problemoccurred more than once, and had not been resolved.
Our car keeps cutting off while driving.it has been into a suzuki dealership 4 times and is now in for a 5th time (all in 2 months).it has cut off in an intersection, which was very dangerous.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled out while driving at 5 mph and occasionally would not start.the problem usually occurred while stopped at a stop light and attempting to pull out.the vehicle would restart after three attempts.the dealership had the vehicle for two months, but the vehicle was still having the same problems.the dealership determined the ethanol being put in the gasoline was affecting the way the vehicle was running, but could not offer an explanation as to why.updated 9/15/2006 -
I have had problems with my car not starting and then dying when slowing down at a stop light and such. I have had the car towed twice and its been in the shop multiple times. They still haven't been able to figure out what is wrong with it. They have replaced everything they think it could be and still with no success. I'm worried that i could get seriously hurt and am mad at the fact that no one knows what the problem is. Not even the manufacturer.
While driving 65 mphconsmer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Also, it was hard to down shift the gears.dealership was notifed, but did not resolve the problem.
Dt*:the contact stated on 5 occasions the check engine light illuminated.this happens at various speeds and under any driving conditions.when the check engine light illuminates it does not affect the performance of the engine.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection the check engine light code was reset after each incident.on 3 occasions the check engine light re illuminated after 45 minutes, the 4th time after a few weeks and the last time after several months.the manufacturer has been alerted.
I purchased a new 2004 suzuki forenza in july of 2004. I must say it's been ok. In april of 2008, the check engine light came on, and would not go off. I took it to have it serviced at jiffy lube, and they told me to take it to a mechanic with a computer to determine the problem as it could be a number of things. I took it to a mechanic shop, was told the coolant was low, and they saw a spot on the engine and maybe the engine was sucking up the coolant, to bring it back in 2 weeks and they would check this. In the meantime i thought the car was still under warranty and took it to a suzuki dealer after i heard the words could be an engine problem. The suzuki repair shop initially said, the car needed a computer update, and this would fix the problem. The same day, i picked the car up, and it was driving worse than before and the check engine lightand car was not starting in the morning . Itook the car in again, the next week, paid $244.00 for a $20.00 part, they kept the car 3 days, (waiting the$20.00 part to come in supposedly), picked the car up on friday 5/16, sunday 5/18, same problem back again, called suzuki dealership, was told to bring car back in and they would look at it. In the meantime my extended warranty is now expired (or course) and i looked on the internet for other complaints about this model car and read 7 prior complaints of the same problems. Most of the complaints mentioned no one could solve the problem and the manufacturer has been notified. It appears this is a problem that happens before the payoff of the car, and it no one can find the problem, how is the consumer to handle the problem. The prior complaints also noted the car was in the shop 4 or 5 times, still no solutions. With our economy the way it is today, issues with our cars just add to the problem. The manufacturer should be able to fix/advise/consult or something about how to get this issue with the check engine light, and car not starting in the morning resolved.
I bought a brand new 2004 suzuki forenza from a suzuki dealer in tucson arizona on 05/21/04. From the first day we did not feel that a/c was working correctly and was cooling after a approx 30 min drive. I bought a temp gauge to check the vent temp and the reading will not go lower then 50f. All driver's should know that a nice cold a/c should reach 40f at its best performance. We took the car to the dealer and was told that the freon was low and have corrected the problem. The a/c worked good for a couple of days and started performing the same as before. Second time, i took thedealer technician with his digital temp reader on a drive. The outside temp was 106f and the vent temp was 48f. Please note when i went to the dealership the car was running for more then 30 mins. Dealership referred to the suzuki tech line and told me that there is nothing wrong with the a/c. There explanation was that if the outside temperature is 99f then the vent temp should be higher then 50f and as it was 106f outside, your a/c is working fine. The dealer will not repair or replace a shoddy, cheap air conditioning system. Please check all items on the car prior to buying a suzuki automobile.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.while driving 55 mph, the contact activated the high beams and all of the interior and exterior lights dimmed and the radio shut off.she pulled off the road and the low beams illuminated approximately two minutes later.when the high beams finally illuminated, the vehicle completely lost power and the engine shut off.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer.the diagnosis was that the floor harness had burned out from the front to the rear of the vehicle.nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) was referenced.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 32,445.updated 02-19-08 the consumer stated the lights did not dim but went out.the dealer stated automatic door lock inoperable. Updated 02/14/08
As per the recall issued in 2007 for the front headlights of this car, i was told by the suzuki dealership in asheville, nc that my specific car was not included in the recall but my low beam headlights still do not function!
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that an abnormal odor emitted from the dashboard. In addition, the contact mentioned that the low beam headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Driving home from work. Smelled something burning.checked called mechanic. Drove into his garage.called around for parts.couldn't find any found switch in ca. Took time.no car. Replaced combination switch, head light module.labor and installed head light module, combination switch and repaired melted wires. 6 hrs. For labor $70. Hr. Total amount w/ taxes $452.03 this was before recall notice.and know parts to be found. Mother-in-law sending out the info.received from suzuki $89.26.not what we were hoping for.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the headlights illuminated intermittently when activated. In addition, the headlights would independently activate when the engine was turned off. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I have a 2004 suzuki forenza and took it in for a safety recall on the low beam headlights and daytime running lights. The dealership did the recall but said the wires were burnt so bad that it affected the high beam side. Now that the recall has been performed, none of the lights work creating a bigger safety hazard than before. The car cannot be driven at night at all .
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the head lights would flicker and an electrical burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 12v3700000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). However, the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts needed to remedy the failure were not available. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.the light switch on the front driver side began smoking when it was turned on.the steering sustained burns.on november 20, 2007, the vehicle remained at the dealer for three weeks.she retrieved the vehicle on december 15, 2007 and returned to the dealer the following day.currently, when the light switch is turned off, it would come back on.the dealer had the vehicle until january 16, 2008.the vehicle went back to the dealer on january 27, or 28, 2007 because the switch was not working.none of the lights on the instrument panel or exterior lights were working.she received the vehicle back on february 10, 2008 and was informed that the failure was the harness in the switch and the wires.they did the wiring.the vehicle is currently with the dealer and has been there since february 10, 2008.the dealer stated that they are still trying to diagnose the failure.nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) was referenced.the current mileage was 89,791 and failure mileage was 81,000.
I own a 2004 suzuki forenza. I have always had issues with the rear brake lights staying on after the brake pedal is released. I have noticed a recall listed on the model i own for thepart. I was never informed of this recall. I have had to replace my battery 3 times because of the faulty switch.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed to activate. As a result, the contact was required to activate and drive with the high beams in order to view the road. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the headlights started to flicker and eventually shut off. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). However, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 4/6/15the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on march 27, 2015.updated 6/25/2015
I am not sure if this is really a defect or not, but my airbags did not deploy upon impact. My car was legally parked on the street when it was totaled by a drunk driver going 70 mph in a head-on collision. Some have told me that they did not deploy because the key was not in the ignition, but others (including the body shop owner) claim that i had a faulty airbag sensor on my car. If this is a defect, i want the suzuki manufacturer to know about it so that no one will get hurt. If not, just disregard this message. I feel strongly that this could have been a manufacturing glitch. My new car had many assembly line glitches when i bought it new in july of this year. For instance, the brake light would constantly switch on and off even when my foot was nowhere near the brake or if the car was parked and turned off. Also, a few days after the purchase of this vehicle, the alignment was so bad that i almost flew off the freeway into a concrete guard rail. These problems were all safety issues. They bothered me so much that i doubt i will ever buy another suzuki again.
The brake lights remained illuminated although the pedal was released.the problem also drained the battery.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.the light switch on the front driver side began smoking when it was turned on.the steering sustained burns.on november 20, 2007, the vehicle remained at the dealer for three weeks.she retrieved the vehicle on december 15, 2007 and returned to the dealer the following day.currently, when the light switch is turned off, it would come back on.the dealer had the vehicle until january 16, 2008.the vehicle went back to the dealer on january 27, or 28, 2007 because the switch was not working.none of the lights on the instrument panel or exterior lights were working.she received the vehicle back on february 10, 2008 and was informed that the failure was the harness in the switch and the wires.they did the wiring.the vehicle is currently with the dealer and has been there since february 10, 2008.the dealer stated that they are still trying to diagnose the failure.nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) was referenced.the current mileage was 89,791 and failure mileage was 81,000.
My 2004 suzuki forenza began jerking upon coming to a stop.the first time i brought my car back to the dealer, i was told that there was a faulty brake switch.the dealer informed me that the part was back ordered so the brake switch was taken off a new forenza.the same problem occurred.i brought the car back just this past friday and the car continues to jerk upon coming to a stop.i brought the car back to the dealer today for the fourth time and hopefully this will be the last time.please provide me with any information that you may have as i'm becoming very frustrated will this problem seeing that i brought the car brand new.my next complaint will be with the departmnet of motor vehicle.thank you.
Exterior lightingin august 2011 went to dealer ship to have the recall done for the headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl).so now it?s june 2012 my headlamps and drl lights not working. Very thankful it didn?t go out on my when i was driving at night i seen me light look different. Went to have bulbs replace lights still not working. So the place i was at ran a test and found out that the wiring is melted so, they side they did have a recall on this. So went toyota dealerships and they tell me that the wiring that is melted is not the same wiring that was in the recall for my car. Wow really so now i can?t drive my car at night. But my high beams works.
2004 suzuki forenza turn signal and flashers failed. While driving no recall was issued for this specific defect. Mechanic unable to find source of problem.car never in a mva, only 49,000 miles.
I purchased a 2004 suzuki forenza, stick shift new. At or about 12,000 miles it started to cut off after decelerating to either make a turn or enter the interstate for no apparent reason.i've taken it to two separate dealerships on several occasions, with the hopes that they could find and solve the problem.so far they have failed in their attempts.the car still cuts off after it been running for awhile when you're stopping or slowing down and the clutch is depressed.in these instances i have to either stop the car if i'm coming to a traffic light to restart or if i'm trying to enter a busy highway i have to come off the clutch to restart.i don't think this is how a new car is suppose to drive.on several occasions as i'm leaving work and attempting to enter interstate 95 which is busy, as i'm slowing down to enter the car cuts off and on several occasions i've had tractor trailers behind me accelerating to enter as well and all i can imagine is them slamming into my rear.certainly frightening.has there been any similar complaints of this nature so that i can take this information to the dealership and perhaps lend them a hand in correcting the problem before i'm seriously hurt?the car only has about 23,000 miles at the present.thanks in advance for you help in anyway.
Car will not properly start or will die after turning it on.
While driving my suzuki forenza 2004 it doesn't accelerate and all in a quick sudden comes to a quick stop as though someone on the passenger side pulled the emergency brakes,while on a major road way. Dangerous im scared to drive the only transportation i have
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.the light switch on the front driver side began smoking when it was turned on.the steering sustained burns.on november 20, 2007, the vehicle remained at the dealer for three weeks.she retrieved the vehicle on december 15, 2007 and returned to the dealer the following day.currently, when the light switch is turned off, it would come back on.the dealer had the vehicle until january 16, 2008.the vehicle went back to the dealer on january 27, or 28, 2007 because the switch was not working.none of the lights on the instrument panel or exterior lights were working.she received the vehicle back on february 10, 2008 and was informed that the failure was the harness in the switch and the wires.they did the wiring.the vehicle is currently with the dealer and has been there since february 10, 2008.the dealer stated that they are still trying to diagnose the failure.nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) was referenced.the current mileage was 89,791 and failure mileage was 81,000.
Electrical malfuntions, dashboard meters were moving up and down erratically. I took the car to the dealership about 5 times, they said the problem was corrected but it continued to happen. The dealership finally corrected the problem (or so they believed) and that took about 2 weeks to finish.now the doors are locking and unlocking by themselves. I'm thinking about getting rid of the car.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.while driving 55 mph, the contact activated the high beams and all of the interior and exterior lights dimmed and the radio shut off.she pulled off the road and the low beams illuminated approximately two minutes later.when the high beams finally illuminated, the vehicle completely lost power and the engine shut off.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer.the diagnosis was that the floor harness had burned out from the front to the rear of the vehicle.nhtsa campaign id number 07v452000 (exterior lighting) was referenced.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 32,445.updated 02-19-08 the consumer stated the lights did not dim but went out.the dealer stated automatic door lock inoperable. Updated 02/14/08
While driving at any speed a grinding noise from the brakes is produced. The dealer states there is a defect in the emergency brake system. Please provide additional information. The consumer stated that she returned the vehicle 7 times for service on the rear wheels.the consumer stated that the vehicle was serviced and had the same problems.*tc
The contact owns 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the speedometer provided an inaccurate reading of zero. The contact stated that the speedometer reset independently but the vehicle would not maintain speeds of over 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Car has trouble starting and check engine light comes on intermittently.july 2007 took car in with 'hard start" problem.they found resonator assembly needed replacing.that repair was done on august 3, 2007.car ran for approx. 2 months and we took it back in october with the check engine light on and the same "hard start" problem.they replacedthe starter october 18, 2007 and stated it was arcing to high.took car back october 21, 2007 with the same problem.october 26, 2007 the ecu computer was replaced.took car back to shop october 29, 2007 with the same "hard start" problem.moved the car to another dealership november 7, 2007 as no one was working on the car.this was suggested by the corporation.a repair was done on the car.december 13, 2007 took car back to this dealership with the same "hard start" problem.they checked the code and reset the check engine light.december 18, 2007 returned to the dealership with the same problem.they replaced the engine wiring harness.january 25, 2008 the car is having the same "hard start" problem and is sitting in the yard.
Dt: consumer's vehicle rearend. Noise coming from the drivetrain. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to be repaired.dealer could find no problem , consumer took it back to the dealerand the dealerkept the vehicle for a week. Then,dealer said problem was coming from the firewall or the ashtray, the second time,after the vehicle was picked upby the consumer,did not receive paper work, when consumer received paper work itstatedthat the rear brakes were rusted.
While driving 65 mphconsmer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Also, it was hard to down shift the gears.dealership was notifed, but did not resolve the problem.
Dt: thecontact stated the engine revved, it was racing, and the rpm gauge ran higher than normal. The vehicle will hesitate at any speed. There will be a loss of power,and the vehicle jerked when power wentback into the vehicle. There was no prior warning. This happened every time when driving the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer.they said the ecm had to be reflashed. Dealer did the work. The vehicle is still having the same problem since then.engine check liht came on, and vehicle seemed to run higher when cold outside.
Driver noticed that while shifting the clutch a loud winding sound came from the front. The clutch failed.driver had the vehicle towed todealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clutch housing assembly bell unit needed to be replaced.
On 7/14/04 my daughter attempted to buckle a rear passenger seat belt in a 2004 suzukiforenza.seat belt was very difficult to buckle, and she moved to another location in vehicle.on 7/16/04 she was again a rear passenger in same vehicle.an accident occurred by fault of a red light runner.she was ejected from the vehicle.witness and my daughter state she wasattempting to once again change seats as the seat belt was difficult to latch (right rear passenger side).this vehicle was totaled in accident and is no longer in use.vehicle was owned by a friend.
When at idle after the car warms up my seats vibrate terribly. The dealer put a new transmission & mounts in and it still vibrates. The dealer now said their is nothing more they can do. *la
While driving my suzuki forenza 2004 it doesn't accelerate and all in a quick sudden comes to a quick stop as though someone on the passenger side pulled the emergency brakes,while on a major road way. Dangerous im scared to drive the only transportation i have
While driving at any speed a grinding noise from the brakes is produced. The dealer states there is a defect in the emergency brake system. Please provide additional information. The consumer stated that she returned the vehicle 7 times for service on the rear wheels.the consumer stated that the vehicle was serviced and had the same problems.*tc
I own a 2004 suzuki forenza and this car is a constant problem. It over heats everyone i drive it which is daily.it starts only when the motor is somewhat cool. This cat has left me stranded many times. Like at the moment the car has over heated and i'm pulled off the side of hwy 26 heading to portland. I have taken this cat to my mechanic several times and upon its return within days the car is doing the same thing. The steering is a mess. The car is all over the road i've taken it to lesschwab 4 times gotten two alignments within a 2 month period and still car doesn't drive right.i've replaced the head gasket,,starter,battery,tires, the list goes on and on.this is not ad dependable car.i'm 60 miles from home and wondering how i'm gonna get back home.thank yousuzuki
I purchased a suzuki forenza 9/2004. The main reason i purchased it was because of the mpgs. It was sold as 22-28 mpg. I have not received better than 17 mpgs under any conditions!!!! this is not even close. It is also a 4 cylinder. The dealer has been notified, and stated that they are getting a lot of complaints. They stated the government fixes these mpg's-doesn't that mean they are responsible to meet these guidelines. With gas prices what they are, this car is no linger fuel economic.
Dt: consumer's vehicle rearend. Noise coming from the drivetrain. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to be repaired.dealer could find no problem , consumer took it back to the dealerand the dealerkept the vehicle for a week. Then,dealer said problem was coming from the firewall or the ashtray, the second time,after the vehicle was picked upby the consumer,did not receive paper work, when consumer received paper work itstatedthat the rear brakes were rusted.
When inserting key the look fell inside the door(note: this problem was subject to an nhtsarecall, but my vin number was not included)
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza.a 10 month old baby was able to remove the cover for the door screw.the cover was located under the handle.the baby was not restrained in a child seat and had the cover in his mouth.the dealer stated that the covers were designed to pop off.the current and failure mileages were 72,000.updated 12/11/07
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. While exiting the vehicle, the contact reached for the front driver side door handle and it detached in its entirety. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Front strut mounts & braking system are bad on 2004 suzuki forenza. Went to several shops to get them inspected and every shop found the same problem was even told this is a common problem with this model and a hazard to drive. Researched and many consumers online have complained about this. The car shakes and the struts wiggle and hard time breaking.
Strut assembly of vehicle has an inch of vertical play, hence vehicle not able to be aligned. Vehicle is 2004 suzuki firenza. Have addressed issue with 3 different dealers and none can agree on what the problem is. One even stated thatwas normal for vehicle. Called manufacturer in brea ca, and they refused to address the issue. Furthermore i was refused the right bvto speak to management person. Since my vehicle can't be align, i have a safety issue that needs to be resolved.
Front strut mounts & braking system are bad on 2004 suzuki forenza. Went to several shops to get them inspected and every shop found the same problem was even told this is a common problem with this model and a hazard to drive. Researched and many consumers online have complained about this. The car shakes and the struts wiggle and hard time breaking.
Strut assembly of vehicle has an inch of vertical play, hence vehicle not able to be aligned. Vehicle is 2004 suzuki firenza. Have addressed issue with 3 different dealers and none can agree on what the problem is. One even stated thatwas normal for vehicle. Called manufacturer in brea ca, and they refused to address the issue. Furthermore i was refused the right bvto speak to management person. Since my vehicle can't be align, i have a safety issue that needs to be resolved.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 mph before the contact was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that once the vehicle approached an incline, she was able to shift into neutral and engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was determined that a rubber part of the gasket had become corroded and fractured into the throttle, causing the acceleration failure.the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 95,000.
On april 21, 2006 after coming off i95 interstate coming to a stop my vehicle accelerated, resulting in hitting a parked car. I took the vehicle to the dealer, who "found nothing wrong." the vehicle continued to have the same performance, accelerating when attempting to slow down after over 45 mph non stop, on 3/27/07 i had the vehicle in for parking lights not shutting off, and spoke with a technician who immediately know the problem.
Car accelerates on its own when it does brakes don,t workacts like anti lock badhas just hard pedalcar will accelerate untilit decides to stoplast time up to 105 mph for about 20 milesit has happenedtwice on high way 3-4 times in city took car to dealerthey said it could be trans control module or engine control module they replaced trans control module told me car was fixed . I asked them how do they know its really fixedbecause its a intermittent problem . They assured me its fixedi called suzuki to see how to be assured its fixed because my 17 yr old daughter drives the car they told me to drive it and let them know if it happens again, so i thoughtwell lets see if someone can get killed and drove car as they said car was ok for about 3 weekswell my daughterwas driving car again and it happened again this time in city she had to run 3 red lightsand finally got car to stopthe customer complaint person at suzukitold me that if a serious injury accrued because of this problem that they would let the insurance company work it out,i asked so what does someone have to get killed before you will do something about this issue ( this is a serious issue ).
Dt: thecontact stated the engine revved, it was racing, and the rpm gauge ran higher than normal. The vehicle will hesitate at any speed. There will be a loss of power,and the vehicle jerked when power wentback into the vehicle. There was no prior warning. This happened every time when driving the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer.they said the ecm had to be reflashed. Dealer did the work. The vehicle is still having the same problem since then.engine check liht came on, and vehicle seemed to run higher when cold outside.
While driving my suzuki forenza 2004 it doesn't accelerate and all in a quick sudden comes to a quick stop as though someone on the passenger side pulled the emergency brakes,while on a major road way. Dangerous im scared to drive the only transportation i have
While driving passenger's side wheel unexpectedly sheared off. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a curb.driver and passenger sustained arm and shoulder injuries, and went to the hospital later.vehicle was towed to the dealer, andmechanic determined that the wheel separated from the axle.
The contact owns a 2004 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the tires deflated frequently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheels needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.
I am not sure if this is really a defect or not, but my airbags did not deploy upon impact. My car was legally parked on the street when it was totaled by a drunk driver going 70 mph in a head-on collision. Some have told me that they did not deploy because the key was not in the ignition, but others (including the body shop owner) claim that i had a faulty airbag sensor on my car. If this is a defect, i want the suzuki manufacturer to know about it so that no one will get hurt. If not, just disregard this message. I feel strongly that this could have been a manufacturing glitch. My new car had many assembly line glitches when i bought it new in july of this year. For instance, the brake light would constantly switch on and off even when my foot was nowhere near the brake or if the car was parked and turned off. Also, a few days after the purchase of this vehicle, the alignment was so bad that i almost flew off the freeway into a concrete guard rail. These problems were all safety issues. They bothered me so much that i doubt i will ever buy another suzuki again.
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