2006 Suzuki Forenza power train problems
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 18, 2015
“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.”
filed Oct 21, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suzuki 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. *pe
TS-09-03129R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2009Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2008 forenz sedan/wagon, reno (rq420). *nj
TS0601238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2008
Power Train problems in other Forenza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 79 | 52% |
| 2007 Forenza | 129 | 50% |
| 2005 Forenza | 30 | 19% |
| 2004 Forenza | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.