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Transmission Bad
complexityiii, 06/14/2015
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
A Mechanic showed that there had been many warranty claims concerning the transmission. Suggested that I change the transmission in 2015. The car was a 2006 and only had 6200 miles thus I thought he was wrong. Found he was right for at 7200 miles it started not shifting in the lower gears. I had to manually move the automatic shifter into 3rd.
more problems than its worth.
rgunn1, 04/07/2011
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
While i do like the looks and comfort of this car, and initially thought it was an excellent car, my opinion rapidly changed. The throttle sensors have gone out twice (at my expensive of course), the check engine light comes on & stays on ''its nothing'' says suzuki who then reset it, only for it to come on a day later. and now, i have a rattle that they cant give me a straight answer on. one mechanic says wheel bearings, another said its the transfer case (its front drive and doesnt have a transfer case!!! good job suzuki training your mechanics), another says its the exhaust shielding. but no one will put it in writing what the problem is. the car is junk, better off with a bicycle.
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NOTHING BUT TROUBLE!
Conor, 01/26/2016
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
This car didn't look bad, run bad, but was nothing but problems! The mileage was also not that great. My girlfriend bought this car used before we were dating and it was a total bust. It didn't last her 3 years and died from a bad head gasket or similar at 86,000 miles. I told her it was time to move on once the coolant and exhaust started mixing. Here is what went wrong. -Transmission Range Sensor -Valve Cover Gasket -EVAP Purge valve and cylinder -Struts -Other sensors I forgot about but this car was the champion of check engine lights. -HEAD GASKET (This was the nail in the coffin)
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Great vehicle
James Moscato, 04/11/2016
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Great car if you're going to keep because of low resale. I have 185,000 miles on mine and it runs great. It's a 2006 and has just a little bit of rust by gas cap. I hit a large deer and only damaged the hood and grill.
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Not a bad car at all.... I'm moving on but selling to a family member.
jdwaters13, 04/05/2015
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Great car, I bought my 06 Forenza Wagon with around 67K on it so I knew within the next 20K miles I would need to put some work into it, figured tires and brakes, typical stuff... The car ran great and I took it to 125K miles and am selling to a family member as I upgraded my personal ride. The Suzuki does have its known issues like the Transmission Selector Switch, dashboard lights coming on and a few other minor glitches but I did my 3,000 mile oil changes and was very happy with the overall experience.
$4500 in repair bills in three years
Bill D., 09/27/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I just put on the fourth set of tires in three and a half years. Just spent $1400 on struts and alignment. Door handles broke off at 50K miles. Power steering pump went out at 70k miles. I have spent enough on repairs to buy a new car, and I am still paying on this one. This $11,000 car is now a $16,000 car. I will never buy another Suzuki product of any type.
Need to dump this car
jessinral84, 10/26/2012
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have a 2006 Suzuki Forenza Sedan. Where do I even begin? The check engine light comes on constantly; it has comes on at three times in the past year for me. Each time, I spend $300 getting it "fixed" only to have it come on again soon after. The paint on the door handles chips. This car SUCKS during long trips..and by long, I mean trips over an hour. Its noisy, drives poorly and has difficulty accelerating. It also jerks every time I put it in reverse. The battery drains very easily, I've spent $ getting that replaced. Gas mileage is terrible. Crappy car all around. Every day, I worry that this car will break down (because it has..a lot)
Mixed emotions about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza
mbrown282, 04/22/2014
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
As I read other reviews, I noticed a trend. There have been a lot of issues with the Forenza. I don't disagree with any of them. I got mine with 55,000. 34 months and 55,000 miles later I'm now looking for a new engine. Like a previous reviewer experienced, I too had a problem with the shift switch. Next to go was my transmission. Those were replaced under warranty. Other than that I was getting new rear pads almost twice a year. That's until water all of sudden showed up in my oil. Despite the issues, I like the way the car rides. Call me crazy, but I'm putting another engine in and driving it until the wheels fall off.
Stay away from this car
nick131, 06/13/2014
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car i have ever purchased. The transmission control module had to be replaced every 6 months. Loud engine. I bought the car with 6000 miles and at 30k miles head gasket went out. Struts had to be replaced 3 times. So last week i decided to sell it for only 1000 dollars. I lost 8000 dollars but i am so happy to get rid of that piece of junk. Suzuki makes motorcycles NOT cars. Please do not spend your hard earned money on a Suzuki. Good luck finding a dealer for parts, they all closed their doors.
I will miss it
njrp2000, 09/27/2013
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 2 miles on it. Drove it until she had 108,547 miles when the timing belt and pulley system broke taking along some valves and pistons with it while on a road trip. Worth more to fix than the cars value so I decided to junk it. This was the only "necessary" major repair work I had to do on the car. In 7 years I never had to change out the brakes, the clutch or anything else. Replaced the serpentine belt once and the battery just once. The only negative I have was the paint was faulty and the interior door handles broke very easily.
love to drive my Forenza
julie wisler, 05/04/2006
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I enjoy the way it handles. It's great on gas and so much fun to drive. I had a truck so it's a nice change, especially with the gas mileage it gets. It's very roomy, which I like because a lot of small cars don't have a lot of room. My husband is over 6 feet tall and he's very comfortable driving it and being a passenger.
Not the car i thought it would be
Pablo, 09/07/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new.. thought it was a great buy. I guess you cant ask for much for 11,000. Everything was good until 45,000 miles. Head gasket blew.. a couple of oil hoses had to be changed. The 5,000 repair cost was covered by the warranty so that wasn't that bad. Then at 49,000 my clutch and all the components broke. That was 850 out of my pocket not including towing... Now at 51,000 the cam shaft sensor broke along with the steering belt. 600 dollars to replace... I don't know whats next... I'm still paying for my car and i already have an extensive list of repairs.. My only question is, whats going to break next? Oh and the paint on all my door handles chipped off after 3 years.
Poor build quality, don't buy
rick_vandeven, 01/03/2014
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My daugher bought a 2006 Suzuki Forenza with 22,000 miles on it in 2012. Less than a month after her purchase, the transmission selecter switch went out. This switch failed again after 8,000 miles. I stocked up this time. The car required a full tune up at 35,000 miles. The plugs were dust. I have never seen plugs look this bad in a car with this few miles. I replaced the timing belt while I was at it. I had a hunch this was the next item to fail. I just replaced the struts with 50,000 miles. They were absolute junk and would not stand on their own without the springs. Unless you like working on vehicles, do not purchase a 2006 Suzuki Forenza. Poor, poor, poor build quality.
Worst car I've ever owned
jerushah, 07/13/2011
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new from the dealer and have had problems with it from day one. The interior handles broke off, it rattles, jerks when put into reverse, check engine light comes on all the time, dents easily, paint started coming off within a week, have had to put over $1500 into repairs, and now I have to pump the accelerator to get the thing to start. I will never buy another product from them. The car is total junk and should be recalled.
06' Suzuki Forenza
tybri93, 07/27/2013
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My 06 Forenza has been an excellent car. Bought it with 90,000 miles on it and it now has 111,000 miles on it in one year. It's only had one thing go wrong, and that was a bad battery, that just had to be changed. Nothing the car had to do with it. The performance is awesome with the stick, and the engine. The engine is incredibly willing to do what you want, especially when you hold it 2nd or 3rd gear. I'm tall and there is plenty of room, for me and my passengers. Doesn't leak oil, or anything like that. It starts up every morning, rain, snow, sun, anything it doesn't complain. The car performs well in all terrain whether snow and ice are on the ground or not.
DO NOT buy this car
rrowlan6, 01/15/2015
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
My dad bought this car in 2007 as a temporary commuter vehicle for my mother after she blew up our Ford Taurus. This car has been an absolute nightmare from the start. Shortly after purchasing we ran into some financial troubles (as everyone did) and ended up paying the loan off and now own the car outright. We have put more than $18,000 in this car over the last 7 or 8 years and every time something is fixed, something else blows up. Normal wear and tear on a vehicle are understandable, but we had it in the shop every 3 months at least. Not to mention everything that went wrong with it was a safety issue.
2006 Forenza - $15,000 paperweight!
suzuki sucks!, 06/26/2006
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Look, if you are about to buy an '06 Forenza, STOP! Don't do it. About 1/4 of the 2006 Forenza line has a cold start problem. Meaning after that you let it sit a while it will not start or runs really rough. I am not the only one expercing this problem. I took to the dealer (I've only had it for four days) and they said that there is something wrong with the fuel pressure and that Suzuki is aware of it and that when they know how to fix it they will give us a call! DON'T BUY IT! They gave me a rental, but I still have to pay for something that dosen't run right and that is brand new. I've got a lawyer now it's time to sue.
Smile 'cause it's cheap!
scott777, 06/02/2008
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
People that complain about this car need to either remember they got a great deal on it, or they need to negotiate better next time they purchase. I believe that Suzukis in general are "decent" cars, not at the same level of say Toyota or Honda, but same or perhaps better than American "small" cars. I was in the market for a Corola, but found the price too high. I paid at least 20% less, so I can live with the compromises. I purchased a fully loaded 5-speed and enjoy the performance once I get out of 2nd gear. The "get up an go" from a dead stop is too slow and so is the 1st to 2nd gear shift, once you're shifting out of 2nd it's a rocket! Gas mileage is unacceptably low (22-26mpg).
This car has been great!
Emily, 08/05/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own the base model manual 5 speed when I bought it I compared most cars in its class. I found the brakes and airbags seemed to be extra on all the other cars. I needed a good reliable car to take me around the Western US. I am not technical or know much about cars but I think I did great for the cost, quality and warranty.
Don't do It, Don't Do It
Nikki, 03/13/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I originally wanted to see if the problems I am having was just my car or a dud from the dealer. But seems everyone has the same problems. This car has the worst electrical system. It has been in 3 times for electrical problems. And now the interior lights and trunk lights no longer work. So here is time #4. The door handles are weak. All have broken off except the driver door. In the winter is the worse. The engine light stays on and after 4 mechanics and ranger switches and what not. Turns out condensation builds up on motor and that is way it is build or something. It has trouble accelerating. So don't pull out in front of someone may not be pretty cause it may stall. anyway don't buy it
Sad to see it go.
blacktiger, 03/25/2013
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought The Frog, a Desert Green Base model 5-speed 2006 Forenza, when it was a year old with only 4000 miles for a bargain, only $9900. In only five and a half years I drove it to over 141,000 miles. The exhaust, cooling and A/C systems required no attention. Paint maintained original appearance and the car would not rust. Maintenance included changing the oil, synthetic only, filters and the rear brake pads. Suzuki also replaced a fried splice pack for the headlights, under recall. No other service or repairs were required! Everything else, including the battery, was original. I could have replaced the timing belt and continued trusting it indefinitely.
Door Handles
KarmicX, 10/06/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just called Suzuki because I heard of the recall on certain Suzuki models. The door handles have all broken. They want to do nothing but charge me a phenomenal rate to fix them. It's a flaw they had when using cheap door handles. I love that Suzuki is standing behind their product. I drive with my kids all the time and this is a safety issue. If you can't exit the vehicle without unrolling the automatic windows and the back passengers can't even reach their exterior door handles to exit doesn't this constitute a severe safety issue.
I like !!
roy71, 01/14/2011
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Well, we got the Forenza 6 months ago with 29,000 miles. It now has 36,400 miles and only "problem" was one bent rim, which was no cost to us, the dealer even put a new tire on it for us =) I think its fun to drive, we have the 5speed manual. The design is really awesome, it beats the boring civic or corolla hands down. It has proven reliable so far. It seems like you get a really bad Forenza or a really good one. Ive read the reviews, after we bought it, if i would had read them before we bought it, honestly i probably would not have purchased it, but i dont regret purchasing it =)
If you can get a deal, go for it
Uni, 02/23/2016
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you're paying a lot for this car, I really wouldn't recommend purchasing it. I've already replaced the TRS 3 times and it's really annoying to deal with. The plus is that you can still drive with the wonky TRS but it's uncool when you're going up a hill and it kicks into a different gear. So you go really slooow. Another thing is that the door handles suck and are really weak. I've had my two indoor backseat handles break off and those ironically cost more to fix than the actual TRS. Other than this bs this car has been really trusty with no other issues. Which is good, because it already has a constant and unavoidable TRS problem. If you can put up with paying 300$ every year for a new TRS than this car is fine for you. Otherwise wouldn't recommend it. Not even for a new driver because what kind of teen has that kind of money to dish out?
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Very Dependable
firebirdz, 08/31/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle for 3 years and I couldn't be happier. I have never had a car work so great for me. It has never broken down. I have had to take it in for a couple of repairs/recalls but all in all spent maybe $600 in the three years for maintain (Well that isn't counting registering the auto which is expensive). You would think a car that looks so small would be small on the inside but it is so roomy!! I do have an issue with the paint on the plastic door jams it chips very easily. So I had so sand them and re paint them myself which is okay. The biggest thing for everyone to remember, take your auto in or perform 10,000 mile check ups and it will take care of you regardless.
Great Suzuki Wagon 2006
Great Wagon, 08/11/2008
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my wagon used with 13k miles for $9,200. I previously owned a Grand Vitara but it was too bumpy on the road. The wagon is smooth, average 25 mpg, can get as much as 27.6 on highway. I used 87 octane and read a former owner's review and he suggests to use 91 octane for more miles. Just wish there was a rear release button for the trunk door. I now have 20k miles and no problems. I definitely would recommend this wagon over a SUV. Maybe one day they will improve the gas mileage and softer seats. The leather seating is so much better, but i didn't want an additional $1500 expense. Overall I am happy.
Will buy another
nw, 06/24/2009
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new- after I "got to know" the vehicle I really like it-- its made several long trips-- I've only changed the oil and replaced tires and a couple of headlights-approching 100,000 miles in a week or so-- when its time to replace I will buy another- it looks ok too-- Wish it were rated as a safe vehicle- Thats somewhat of a concern- but all in all very well pleased.
Just bought!
KillerInstinct, 05/04/2006
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We needed a small car with some features for the son, and we found it to be an attractive vehicle. The Verona looks good. It doesn't have too much horsepower, but it has a nice body style and it's good on gas. The premium package has a power sunroof, alloy wheels, fog lights and remote keyless entry. Plus a big trunk for storage. If you're lookin' for ecomony, this is the car, if you're lookin' for power, this isn't the car. The 3yr/36,000 mile bumper to bumper and 7yr/100,000 mile powertrain warranty are great. It's an affordable car, good for first time buyers that can't really afford a whole lot. The dealership offers free tires for life. The was kinda the kicker! ) Enjoy your new car.
Don't waste your time!!!!!
Steven, 09/01/2017
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car in 2008 with 14000 miles it was only after six months that the TR sensor went out. Soon after that the suspension needed replaced. It wasn't long after that the inner and outer tie rods needed replaced. The materials are cheap. I had both inner door handles break off with little effort. The headlight switch had a recall and it costed $100 to replace because the dealership I bought it at went bankrupt the check engine light will always come on for various reasons and each repair was costly because every part seamed to be a dealer part and most of the dealerships were closed by that time so I had to special order them. I had the car for almost 10 years and the transmission final went out on me after only 71000 miles dispite regular routine maintenance. Would of know the transmission was garbage when it would take forever just to get it up to 35mph and that was when I first bought the damn thing. For its size, it has poor fule mileage compared to midsized cars of its time and coolant was always leaking I to the fule system which ment if you didn't catch it in time, the engine would over heat. Stay away from this car all together. Spend the extra money and get a Honda if you love Japanese imports.
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I like it.
crisp, 06/05/2008
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The dealer told me to buy this car new over a used Honda Civic. I'm actually quite impressed. It did have the not-starting problem for a week, thats gone. 2 recalls. 1 for the seatbelt latch and another for the headlight wiring harness. I put 87 octane in it and get around 30 mpg combined. Stellar if you ask me. Very quiet car at rest. The a/c freezes. Perfect. Spins the tires when I want. Brakes could go for 100k miles. I paid 11k for this car new and other than bad resale it's an awesome commuter for sure/
Battery Problems & Transmission Censor
D.Jones, 10/21/2009
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my car since 2006 and it has been problem after problem. First my Transmission censor went out which cost me roughly $200.00 dollars. The transmission is still skipping sometimes when I drive. Now the batter will not keep a charge. I have had everything check thoroughly and the watts on my alternator, starter are good. Replaced the batter and the card still have problems. I have checked and there is no recalls on this car for major things such as this.
The ForenzGetAboutIt :(
Sucker, 10/12/2006
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Or, more aptly titled, the "Suzuki Piece of Junk." I bought the car in mid-May 2006. It was trouble free for roughly 600 miles. It has been in the shop consistent every month since then for no crank issues, transmission, dropping the entire subframe, plus a host of others. I already have a hefty file going on repairs, etc. There is not enough room here for all of the problems and issues involved with the car. What a farce! I just picked it up from the last go around. The shop had it for a month and the car is still not fixed. I would very strongly recommend checking out other comparable vehicles in this class if you actually want to own a new car that runs and is reliable. It looks pretty, but mechanically I give it a rating of zero on a scale of 1 to 10.
Buyer Beware!!!!! Cheap paid, cheap made
Alisha, 01/25/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Suzuki in 2007. I have enjoyed the vehicle until just recently. I have started to have transmission problems and I have not even hit 50,000 miles yet!!! The only place that will touch it because of the "great" warrenty is 60 miles away. The Suzuki dealership told me to just drive it in and if it breaks down then I will have to pay for the cost of towing as the warrenty does not cover towing costs that far away. The dealership that sold it to me flat out lied to my face and said they work on Suzuki, but when asked today they said they meant giving oil changes and such. This will be my last Suzuki, next time I'm going American and will save myself the stress and headache!
I Love Driving This Car
One Satisfied Custom, 05/26/2006
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Forenza Wagon is a great driving experience. It handles well on highways and in street driving, has a great turning capability, and gets OK gas mileage (there are more fuel effiecient wagons out there). The exterior styling is great, it looks like an Italian import. For price and overall value, I could not be happier.
Beware! - It May Not Start
ShenValleyGirl, 06/21/2006
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If youre considering buying a Suzuki Forenza, test drive it more than once. Beware of the Intermittent "no start" problems occurring on many 2006 models. The A/C output is not good nor is the acceleration. If youre 58" or taller, you may find its a bit difficult to get in and out of, especially when wearing high heels. I bought mine in late May, had it all of 7 days and190 miles before the no start problem occurred. In fact, it happened two days in a row. I took it back to the dealership (35 miles from my home) for diagnosis and repair after the second incident. I thought the first one was just a fluke. It was there 7 days. I have it back now and the engine revs high and idles rough every morning.
What a difference a year makes
Dean, 09/24/2005
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the 2006 wagon. Im 6ft 1, 300lbs, and very comfortable in this car. The exterior styling is reminiscent of a smaller version of the dodge magnum, and the 7yr-100000 warranty speaks for itself. Its interior is styled nicely, and you get accessories for thousands less than similar vehicles in this category. fuel econmy is superb so far, and it holds the road like a glove. Its not a pavement burner, but it gets out of its own way when it needs too. safety features abound, hidden storage everywhere, and plent of room for rear passengers. An excellent car as is the whole 2006 line. Catch one if you can....
Drive for a living
Stacey, 05/10/2009
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive for a living 300 miles a day in my forenza. Yes I had to change the selt belt but that was free. Other then normal required maintance; my car has been perfect. Gas mileage is great for the size of the car since I fill up the tank everyday. Although the tires come in one size; you can actually have one size bigger put on and its been cheaper and has gotten better gas mileage. For someone who drives for a living; it has been a great vechile.
Sucks
moniques, 08/13/2012
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car...I have a 2006 and I have had it since 2008...it only had 20000 and I have put power steering pump-900..trans senstors--400..3 timing belts--150each...3 oil leaks--total of 450 and now the timing chain has poped and i need a new engine and cant afford it..thanks Suzuki..oh and the door handles break inside.. and it has bad gas mil and the tires wear down... Whoo I wish I could throw it back at the dealers..if you ever see me driving another Suzuki please know I must of won it
Only gas saves this car
M, 09/22/2005
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This owner not satisfied with his purchase at all. At best the car is mediocre. Great gas mileage and a decent stock stereo makes this car tolerable.
Hate this car!
tamip8400, 04/09/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is junk! I haven't had the car a yr and the door handles broke off, the key is constantly stuck in the ignition which runs the battery down, the gears wont shift at all, wont start in cold weather, terrible on tires! There are hundreds of people online with the exact problems and no recalls for any of it! BEWARE!
Better Gas Mileage?
Suzuki1, 01/12/2008
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car in Oct. of 2006. I have had no major problems concerning this car. It fits me and my wife, who is 6'1" very comfortably, with our three children in the backseat. I am truly amazed at the buildmanship of this car. I rolled it off the highway in July of '07. The car only sustained undercarriage damage as well as minor body damage. It held up considerably well considering I flipped off a 40 ft embankment. I have to agree with the right type of octane. If you use 91, there is a considerable mpg increase. I still drive this car today, and it is just as reliable as when I bought it two years ago.
Piece of crap
lynn28 , 04/19/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Omg, I have had nothing but problems with my car ever since I have owned it. Had the problem of it not starting then the passenger seat belt light coming on and I have gone threw tires with it left and right. I just found out my car needs front struts with only 60,000 miles on it what the heck?
Love...no...Like It
Bored Honda Honey, 01/11/2009
2006 Suzuki Forenza Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this car a few days ago and I read the reviews that were writen here before I purchased. (Thank you all). My 2002 Civic was totaled and the best part is it was paid for. This car is cheap but some of the features make it not as boring as the Civic. They are both noisy but this car is more fun to drive. I have not had the starting problem reported in other reviews. It may have been worked out by the previous owner. I am not in love with it, but I like it. I drove to an event and when my friend go in she immediately commented on the increase in comfort/space over the Civic. Great choice for a first car for your teen.
Please Read before buying!
ccmarie88, 05/04/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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If I can help anyone about making a decision on buying this car I will feel at least a little bit better about owning it. I have had so many problems with this car in the last year. In the last 4 months I have replaced the serpentine belt, the ENTIRE throttle body ($600), and now the head gasket which thank god is covered by warranty! I took it back for two recalls (the headlights went out and the seat belts were replaced). It's sad how much time I spend in the Suzuki dealership with this car! Now I am stuck with this car and I don't know what to do because I am completely upside down! Do NOT buy!
forenza rocks =)
forenzalovr, 07/13/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned the car for 2 weeks and it has 30,000 miles on it. It has no problems, no not starting issues, or any other issues. It rides and drives great, it is very comfortable, you do not feel like you are squished in a compact car. Looks great, i have the summit white paint color. Love the interior design and feel, looks above and beyond what you would expect. Everyone throws down on this car, I don't know why, its a great car, if you treat your car the way it should be treated, it will work just fine! With 30,000 miles on it, i am pretty sure i would have experienced a problem if there is any by now.
So unreliable it is scary
Jessica, 07/17/2009
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought the car a little over a month ago. About two to three weeks after I bought the car, I went into the store for groceries and came back out to have the car not start at all. When I turned the key, the car didn't even make a sound like it was trying to turn over. Had to get car jumped. Bought new battery thinking that was the problem. Hours later I went out for something and it did it again. Had car into dealership the next day and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. I traded in a Ford Escort for this. I miss my old car. I drive with a jump box now and have to use it to start the car sometimes. I'm scared I'll get stranded somewhere.
This car is a lemon
THEDORK, 07/11/2010
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I own a 2006 forenza with 60,000 miles. I have had the timing belt go out at 36,000 mile which caused the engine to be replaced. It was replaced with a daewoo engine, they don't even make these cars anymore. My check engine routinely comes on and the dealer tells me its nothing. Now the transmission range sensor is needing to be fixed but it is not covered under the extended warranty. This car should never had been sold after the first model. Do some research, and don't me one of the numerous disappointed Suzuki forenza owners. This car should be taken off the market and destroyed
Overall Disappointment
RCassell, 01/20/2009
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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When I first got my Forenza I absolutely loved it, the styling and ride were seemingly above class. I purchased it used with 6,000 miles on it. Then, when it hit 20k miles, there was a problem with the brakes and it wouldn't go into gear. Needless to say, the brakes are only covered to 12k miles. Now, the door handle fell off, my speedometer is off by 5+ mph depending on your intended speed, a valve gasket is blown, and the power steering pump needs to be replaced. It only has 33k miles on it! This shouldn't happen, and while the warranty covers it, I'm still disappointed that I spent 10k on this when I could have bought a different make and had less problems.
Lousy
A chump, 08/01/2009
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Fuel economy turned out to be lousy. Companies say 21 MPG in the city. That might be the one they tested. But the one I had only 17 MPG in the city. Going city to city was 19 MPG. Facts are facts. That's why I got rid of it.
2006 Suzuki Forenza
Synamin, 01/30/2008
2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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My car drove well for a year, I loved it! Then everything fell apart. There was the recurring engine warning light due to faulty gas cap, the center console hinge broke, very annoying, the inside trim along the windshield began to come off, the driver's seat belt would unlock by itself (very scary!), the air bag warning light would turn off and on, in mornings or after it sat a few days sometimes it would not start. THEN the entire motor blew up! The block crumbled and pistons fell out. So, I got it replaced, 6 miles after being "fixed" the car croaked again. Now they say there is a software mishap & it'll be some time 'till they can fix it. Oh & there are a few "minor" recalls.