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2006 Suzuki Forenza transmission problems

The 2006 Suzuki Forenza has 118 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

118

Transmission complaints

28%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Forenza transmission complaints by model year131 complaints2004: 6 complaints2005: 31 complaints2006: 118 complaints2007: 131 complaints2008: 80 complaints
Forenza transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION - LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD MANUFACTURER AND CAR DEALERSHIP DID NOT HELP MULTIPLE OTHER DEFECTS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING/GEARS "STICKING" - PLEASE REFER DETAILS IN LETTER TO BE SENT TO YOUR OFFICE BY MAIL. *JB

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 31, 2006 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2006 Suzuki Forenza have?

NHTSA has 118 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Forenza transmission — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.