2006 Suzuki Forenza
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 Suzuki Forenza. Newest first.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will splice the power circuit wires for the low-beam headlamps and drl free of charge. the recall will be mailed in three phases, starting at the end of october 2007 and concluding by the end of january 2008;. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt tongue will not latch into the buckle and, in rare cases, even the locked tongue will pop out by low stretching force. if the buckle does not latch completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These buckle malfunctions, which could prevent a person from using the seat belt or could cause the seat belt to fail to function as designed, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles with the improved part free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2007. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Owner complaints
280 complaints19 involved a crash8 involved a fire30 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
On march 6TH 2018 I was involved in an accident with a volkswagen GTI I was sitting in the left turn lane in the intersection waiting for traffic to clear so I could proceed when I did I was going approximately 5 miles per hour on a city street when a red light runner of course ran the red light…
On march 6TH 2018 I was involved in an accident with a volkswagen GTI I was sitting in the left turn lane in the intersection waiting for traffic to clear so I could proceed when I did I was going approximately 5 miles per hour on a city street when a red light runner of course ran the red light and plowed into me going approximately 50 miles an hour . On impact the seatbelt failed to do what it was designed to do. Instead it immediately unlatched which in turn caused me to be thrown into the passenger door, the dash and the back seat.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving at night, the headlights and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlights and instrument panel lighting needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving at night, the headlights and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlights and instrument panel lighting needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
- Vehicle speed control
While driving the cars check engine light will show up. I lose all control of speed even while pushing the gas pedal in. The only way to regain control IS to cycle the key multiple times and let it idle in neutral for five minutes. After I regain control the check engine light IS still on, and the…
While driving the cars check engine light will show up. I lose all control of speed even while pushing the gas pedal in. The only way to regain control IS to cycle the key multiple times and let it idle in neutral for five minutes. After I regain control the check engine light IS still on, and the car will jump revolutions randomly. This will occur on both city and highway speeds, it doesn't act up unless I'm in motion driving. It will rev I'n revolutions while I'm driving or at a stop.
- Exterior lighting
The vehicle IS under a recall campaign (xa-xc) for drl module/ignition switch replacement. the owner IS physically unable to get the vehicle to the nearest dealership for the repairs to be performed (he IS prohibited by his physician to drive such long distances). suzuki will not allow any other…
The vehicle IS under a recall campaign (xa-xc) for drl module/ignition switch replacement. the owner IS physically unable to get the vehicle to the nearest dealership for the repairs to be performed (he IS prohibited by his physician to drive such long distances). suzuki will not allow any other facility, no matter how well qualified, to perform the repairs. suzuki offers no solution - like offering to tow the vehicle - aside from an offer to reimburse for fuel. I am a neighbor and can attest to the owner's physical limitations (he had a stroke). he IS also elderly and from another country - so his comprehension of the issue IS limited. he's worried the car isn't reliable enough for his daily trips to his doctor and voiced worry about his options to get it fixed. it IS my hope the intervention of someone from the nhtsa might sway suzuki to offer a variance from their policy - so they would offer to transport the vehicle to and from the nearest dealership for the repairs to be completed (since I was told a dealer must be the ones performing the repair).
- Air bags
I started my car and a few seconds later the airbag in the driver seat went off and the airbag hit me. The car was stationary.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The throttle body was…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The throttle body was replaced, but the failure continued. The contact indicated that the throttle body was replaced on several different occasions, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 36,000.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the front drivers side light failed to function. The contact replaced the head lamp but there was an internal electrical shortage. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. The contact sustained bruising to the right arm that required medical attention due to the air bag deployment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle mileage was 113,164.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Fuel/propulsion system
Takata recall: and, defective fuel propulsion as the car reves up some times when going and shuts off by itself when traveling causing a dangerous situation. 2). Campaign ID.# 14 v262000 and 3.)12v397000 . I have tried to contact the company but I keep getting a message that I called out of service…
Takata recall: and, defective fuel propulsion as the car reves up some times when going and shuts off by itself when traveling causing a dangerous situation. 2). Campaign ID.# 14 v262000 and 3.)12v397000 . I have tried to contact the company but I keep getting a message that I called out of service time and to leave a message. Only to get a automated message that says the system isn't working. I do realize that there are other issues with this product car, like the takata air bags.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle sporadically stalls while driving, not a stop light or sign but while the car IS actively being driven and the accelerator IS depressed. Most recently it has begun to rev up between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. When this happens, I put the car in neutral to try to get it back to normal. 2 days ago…
Vehicle sporadically stalls while driving, not a stop light or sign but while the car IS actively being driven and the accelerator IS depressed. Most recently it has begun to rev up between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. When this happens, I put the car in neutral to try to get it back to normal. 2 days ago when this happened it caused me to hit a pot hole hard enough to break my driver side ball joint and lower control arm. I see recalls for other, same year model suzukis that experienced this same issue. I don't think I should have to pay to repair a known mechanical defect. There IS also an nhtsa ID describing this issue as well. It IS extremely scary to have the car reving that high and trying to control it. I am thankful that I only hit a pot hole and not another vehicle or worse.
- Engine · Unknown or other
When putting the car in gear in either reverse or drive, there IS a loud thunk and jumping feeling. there will also be an 'x' on the instrument panel next to the 'd' for drive on the shift selector. I have researched what the problem could be and it IS the the range transmission sensor, it appears after researching this IS a very chronic problem in the suzuki forenza.
- Seat belts
One of my children was buckled in the back passenger seat. My child tightened his seat belt, and the buckle detached from the fabric. This IS very unsafe, my car has almost 57K on it. There IS no reason for this to happen and IS a huge safety concern that should be corrected asap! This situation could have been way worse! Thank god I was not driving or in a accident!
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the low beam, high beam, and day time running lights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the multi-function light switch needed to be replaced. The contact…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the low beam, high beam, and day time running lights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the multi-function light switch needed to be replaced. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v262000 (exterior lighting) and 12v397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Suspension
Suzuki has never sent me a recall notice: 2016 explanation- they are only going by each state's vehicle owner recorded address. I/ my car have had the same listed address since purchase. Suzuki on nihtsa shows 4 recalls; forenza engine wiring harness IS not there. What else IS missing? original…
Suzuki has never sent me a recall notice: 2016 explanation- they are only going by each state's vehicle owner recorded address. I/ my car have had the same listed address since purchase. Suzuki on nihtsa shows 4 recalls; forenza engine wiring harness IS not there. What else IS missing? original forenza owner, under 47,000 miles. Repeatedly, warning lites came on with overheat. Oct.2006 engine stalled at 35mph in intersection; with multiple complaints suzuki, aware of ewh failure, fails to do a foenza engine wiring harness recall. I see the same symptom complaints by other forenza owners. Took 3 car stallings before diagnosis made & engine wiring harness replaced. from oct.2006 complained of "old car creaking/ruff suspension" noises/bouncing going over any speed bumps or rolling streets. Suzuki replaced some damaged bushings but noises/bad suspension returned; I continued complaints to the dealer and suzuki, & paid for several wheel allignments. Without informing me, suzuki the dealer mechanic, again checking on my complaint, notes "cracked struts" about 1 month after my 3YR full waranty expired. 2012, I learned of the "old car symptom" suspension damage from a non-suzuki mechanic reviewing the car repair history. There IS now a suspension system corrosion faiure recall for 2006 vitaras but not forenzas; same year vitara and forenza problems seem associated issues. 2006, suzuki recalls for overheat/fire ignition from headlights/electrical swtichs are 2 of 4 recalls listed with nihtsa. 2007-2015, I complained to suzuki of the same symptoms (multiple failed batteries, electrical burning odors, light shorts...) suzuki describes as high priority for repair of headlight/electrical switch. Me, unaware of recalls, suzuki denied any responsibility!! my a/c air system, radio, and rarely used driver window shorted after episodes of battery failures in 45mph city traffic.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
The vehicle was stationary each time this occurred (3 times at stop lights, and yesterday, 4/27/16, in a parking lot). When I come to a stop (with foot on brake), the car starts to accelerate hard trying to go forward. Each time I put both feet on brake, and it still couldn't stop it, so I jerked…
The vehicle was stationary each time this occurred (3 times at stop lights, and yesterday, 4/27/16, in a parking lot). When I come to a stop (with foot on brake), the car starts to accelerate hard trying to go forward. Each time I put both feet on brake, and it still couldn't stop it, so I jerked it into park, then turned off key. Each time that kept me from crashing. It was scary because I have children in the car. Suzuki dealership in winston-salem didn't seem to know what it was, but said I could tow it in to get it looked at (cost $$$). Then I called suzuki dealer in raleigh nc and they said to bring it in for $110 for them to just look at it. It only happens randomly, so I don't trust that they will be able to figure it out. Please see the following weblink that described others having the same problem, but no solution (even after they took it to be worked on at suzuki place). Http://www.carcomplaints.com/suzuki/forenza/2008/engine/vehicle_speed_control.shtml thanks.
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,800.
- Air bags
Air bag light stays on all the time.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While starting the vehicle, the driver side air bag deployed without warning or a crash. The contact sustained left arm injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not valid.
- Electrical system · Structure › Body › Door
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, a fire started on the rear driver side passenger door without warning. The fire consumed the rear seats and extended from the rear to the front floor. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and extinguish…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, a fire started on the rear driver side passenger door without warning. The fire consumed the rear seats and extended from the rear to the front floor. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and extinguish the flames. A fire inspection report was not processed by a fire department and the vehicle had not been diagnosed yet to determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting on a response to have the vehicle towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The failure mileage was not available.
- Electrical system · Engine · Suspension
I face the heat engine and electrical problems like the other suzuki cars of similar models driving in the highway.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into reverse, there was an abnormal banging noise that emitted from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that there would also be an 'x' on the…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into reverse, there was an abnormal banging noise that emitted from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that there would also be an 'x' on the instrument panel next to the 'd' for drive on the shift selector. The contact was an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the range transmission sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the transmission jerked and the vehicle would not accelerate when prompted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki forenza. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side headlights were not functioning properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
- Electrical system · Power train · Unknown or other
At speed on interstate highway, the car suddenly fell out of gear, and lost speed rapidly. Dash transmission display showed scrambled gear in place of d. Car continues to experience similar incidents and does not properly change gears; occasionally displays scrambled letter in place of appropriate display (r,n,d, 3, etc.)
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10216558Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10086741This service bulletin updates a bulletin originally issued on may 18, 2016, concerning a special warranty extension (zh) for 2005-2008 suzuki forenza and suzuki reno vehicles. The updates are: (1) the existence of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1379 IS added to the list of dtcs that make a vehicle eligible for repair under special warranty extension zh; and (2) the procedure for inspecting the seat height adjuster for damage has been clarified.
- 10052515Suzuki: suzuki has replacement oil pumps that have a threaded plug. The threaded proves to be difficult to remove without causing damage to the new oil pump. This bulletin provides procedures when replacing the old oil pump.
- 10044319Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing.
- 10036954Suzuki 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.
- 10034484Suzuki vehicles: counter measure procedure for dtc p2138. Mil light IS on, dtc p2138 stored. Failure of the connector and/or wiring circuits between the ecm and the accelerator pedal position sensor. Models forenza, forenza wagon and reno (rq420).
- 10030107Suzuki vehicles: automatic transmission shift lever IS loose in the shift gate and/or ignition key cannot be removed. The transmission gear shift lever does not hold firmly to the left of the shift gage as expected.
- 10025181Hard to find fuel odor; diagnostic information.
- 10024197Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2008 forenz sedan/wagon, reno (rq420).
- 10024195Airbag light on; dtc b1378 (driver side airbag resistance too high) and/or dtc b1382 (passenger side airbag resistance too high). Forenza, sedan/wagon, reno (rq420) 2005-2006. Vin(s) -6k425022.
- 10023878P0441 or p0496 (evaporative emission system continuous purge flow).
- 10021704Service manual update, dtc p2106 throttle actuator control (tac) system performance. Throttle limitation
- 10021660No fuel pump prime before start up.
- 10021359Engine cranks cut will not start mil on with dtc p0606 (control module performance) stored.
- 10021192Engine cranks but will not start mil on with dtc p0606 stored (control module performance).
- 10020592Hard start with extended cranking time. Ecm software logic.
- 10020472Evaporative emission system continuous purge flow. Ecm software could cause unnecessary illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. Suzuki.
- 10019617Oil consumption or exhaust smoke (excessive).
- 10018527Dtc p0703 explained. Automatic transmission dtc p0703 IS present. All forenza models. Suzuki.
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