2005 Suzuki Forenza transmission problems
15 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 91% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: caller has a 2005 suzuki forenza. Car jerks without warning because the adaptive transmission learning software in the compute is defective. Caller says the adaptive transmission shifting is affected by the computer problem, and the car hunts between gears, and that is why it jerks. Caller is concerned about his family being in this car. Dealer said they have no fix at this time, dealer will contact the manufacturer. Caller did e-mail manufacturer and is waiting for a response.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer numerous times. The dealer replaced the transmission and a sensor in the engine; however the problem remains.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza
- Air bags 47 complaints
- Lighting 40 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints