2006 Suzuki Forenza Engine Problems

“I will be driving and the shift gear will automatically shift into another gear. Or I can start the car and the gear will not go into drive and it will not go forward. I have called about getting this fixed and I was told that alot of complaints has been made for this problem on this type of car, and it is very dangerous...this will cause a automatic accident if not death.”

“My engine died while driving. My battery (which was replaced 7 months prior) also died. When I tried to get a jump start, the engine would run for a few moments before dying again. I had the vehicle toed to a lot and haven't been able to afford repairs, so I had it scrapped.”

“For approximately year prior to the incident date indicated on this form, 06/05/2012, my vehicle has malfunctioned sporadically in the way(s) I am about to describe. Since 6/05/2012, the malfunction has occurred and worsened every time I drive. Upon the initial gear shift from park to reverse, my Suzuki Forenza jerks. After the shift, the dashboard displays a p, despite being in reverse. …”

“I purchased a used 2006 Suzuki Forenza 2006in oct 2012. The first break down was a week after purchase there was a hole in the water pump. I called the dealership and that was replace in december 2012 I was driving to work I was stopped at a red light and there was a shake in the engine it begin to jerk and did not want to accelerate. I took it to aamco where they said it had to do with the transmission switch. …”

“My check engine light came on. I went to auto zone and was told it was the transmission sensor. After some research, we discovered this problem runs rampant on 2006 Suzuki Forenza models. We took it to the dealership and the manager over parts and service changed the sensor for us. However, the connector it plugs into was broken and he would look for a used one, as buying a new one means buying a whole new engine harness ($800-$900). …”