4.3
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,072 miles
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I own a used 06' Suzuki Forenza. All of the interior door handles have broken. This is not an uncommon problem with these cars as it has been reported on the web many a times. The passenger door handle was already cracked and looked to be glued back together. The driver side door handle just broke along with the rear driver side door handle. When I inquired of Suzuki after I heard there was a recall for the door handles they said my car wasn't part of the recall. However they used the same door handles for the 06 models as they did for older models that I do believe have a recall. This constitutes a grave risk to the passengers and myself as I have to unroll my window to even open the door, I have to physically get out to let out the rear driver passenger out. In order to fix this I have to pay a large amount of money for this. I am asking that you to investigate this and make Suzuki accountable for these badly made door handles. If I were to have an accident my children and possibly myself may not be able to exit the car in case of a fire.
- Salisbury, NC, USA
My 2006 Suzuki Forenza's passenger door handle broke off with little resistance or force. I understand that this is a common occurrence with Suzuki and it is a safety hazard, as the passenger door is inoperative without the handle. There is nothing reinforcing the plastic handle and in the event that a passenger ( or driver, I surmise---same handle) needs to get out of the car quickly, this would impede his ability. King Suzuki in fort lauderdale, fl. Will order the part for me and have it installed, but I do think there should be a recall to have every vehicle corrected.
- Boca Raton, FL, USA
- Durham, NC, USA