2005 Suzuki Forenza power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Suzuki Forenza — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki forenza. The contact stated while driving 37 mph, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive to reverse causing the front wheels to locked up and the vehicle to stall. The contact shifted the vehicle into park, restarted the vehicle, and shifted back into…”
filed Feb 3, 2021
“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 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% |
| 2006 Forenza | 116 | 41% |
| 2004 Forenza | 6 | 10% |
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.