2006 Suzuki Forenza Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,190 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission range” (36% of reports).
- 116power train complaints
- 60,190median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $380typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission range: mentioned in 42 of 116 complaints (36%)
- Line through: mentioned in 8 of 116 complaints (7%)
- Park reverse: mentioned in 7 of 116 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza at $380, and half of them between $290 and $460.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Suzuki Forenza power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forenza | 79 | 52% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Forenza | 129 | 50% | 58,000 |
| 2006 Forenza | 116 | 41% | 60,190 |
| 2005 Forenza | 30 | 19% | 66,021 |
| 2004 Forenza | 6 | 10% | 27,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
At speed on interstate highway, the car suddenly fell out of gear, and lost speed rapidly. Dash transmission display showed scrambled gear in place of d. Car continues to experience similar incidents and does not properly change gears; occasionally displays scrambled letter in place of appropriate…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Suzuki Forenzas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Suzuki Forenza (41% of the 280 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,190 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
Owners report a typical cost of $380 (half paid between $290 and $460), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Suzuki Forenza?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission range”, in 42 of 116 complaints, followed by “line through” (8).
Other 2006 Suzuki Forenza problems
See all 2006 Suzuki Forenza problems or power train problems across all Forenza years.