2005 Suzuki Forenza engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission range sensor malfunction. Car won't accelerate or go above 1st gear. $160 to replace. Known issue with this vehicle.”
filed Sep 10, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. When the contact parked the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition it is hot, the vehicle would slip out of park. The vehicle was taken to america's motor sports (930 8th ave s, nashville, tn 37203, (615) 834-8990) for repairs. After the repair…”
filed Apr 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suzuki: 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…
TS-30-06263 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2013Customer satisfaction campaign water pump pulley inspection. *kb
1001257 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2007Evaporative emission system continuous purge flow. Ecm software could cause unnecessary illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. Suzuki. *kb
0808106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 26, 2006
Engine problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 22 | 14% |
| 2007 Forenza | 24 | 9% |
| 2006 Forenza | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 Forenza | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.