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2006 Suzuki Forenza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 280 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza, most often about the transmission (41% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Forenza model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2006 Suzuki Forenza problems
Transmission
116 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Transmission speed sensor on 2006-2007 Suzuki Forenza automatic transmission has high failure rate and is dangerous. Car kicks into neutral while moving causing loss of control.
Ahhh yes...the range sensor going out. My car started doing this in october 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…
Electrical
57 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
Driving down interstate had smell coming from the dash like melting wires. Dash high/low beams stopped working, luckily daytime running worked but not good enough to see well at night periodically they will come back on for a few then cut back off. Most often they do not come back on at all and doesn't stay on…
Air conditioning unit shut off, car ran erractically and engine light came on. After several minutes, car ran normally and air conditioner came back on. Engine light stayed on. Since then engine light will go off for several days and come back on for several days. Mechanic checked engine and found that the problem was…
Air bags
56 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, on-off switch assembly.
Tl 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…
2006 Suzuki Forenza wagon issues so far: 63k - check engine light came on and a line through the d on the instrument panel showed up, which acts like the car is in neutral. When trying to accelerate the car has no power. If you pull over, turn the car off and restart it then the car is back to normal. It has done this…
Engine
42 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
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…
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…
Speed control
29 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
When driving, the Forenza's transmission will not engage into drive. Recently, reverse has also not wanted to fully engage. Research indicates that this is not an uncommon occurrence with Suzuki forenzas nearing 70k miles. The most common part that is malfunctioning is the transmission range sensor.
I bought my 2006 Suzuki Forenza brand new. The engine gave out on me in 2009. I replaced the engine once. Additional to the engine problems, one day while exiting from a major highway, the car just stopped going about 45 MPH and started going about 10 MPH, while a noticeable flashing square with a blinking line comes…
Lights
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The brake light switch on my 2006 sukuzi Forenza is malfunctioning due to having become misadjusted while pressing down on the brake pedal. The brake lights stay on when the vehicle is on and while turned off.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH with the illumination of the headlights and suddenly both headlights failed to operate. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the headlights began to operate. There…
Suspension
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
1. 4-26-2006, car repaired, found that the purge valve has an internal failure. R&r purge valve to correct. 2. 10-24-2006, car repaired, found code po705 trans range switch, open intermittent. R&r trans range switch to correct. 3. 12-21-2006, car repaired, power steering light on. Found needle angle sensor part…
Tl 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…
Doors and locks
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, hood.
I have 44,000 miles on my 2006 Suzuki Forenza - only 5 years old and the struts are gone! The front end of my car bounces like its on a trampoline! This should not be happening at 5 years old. Suzuki needs to make good on their bad struts on this car. I have seen lots of people complaining .. One of them at 21,000…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. The contact stated that the interior plastic door handle on the front passenger side failed without warning. The failure allowed the door to open. The identical failure occurred with the rear door as well. Currently, the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Suzuki Forenza recalls
Lights: headlights
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: headlights
Risk: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (116 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); electrical (57 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); air bags (56 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 19, 2014 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Suzuki Forenza?
- It is the most complained-about Forenza model year since 2000, with 280 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.