2007 Suzuki Reno problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (12) · Vehicle Speed Control (8) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
52 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2014-05-19 · campaign 14V262000 · 184,244 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
Risk: If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Seats 2016-05-18 · SUZ_013175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin updates a bulletin originally issued on may 18, 2016, concerning a special warranty extension (zh) for 2005-2008 suzuki forenza and suzuki reno vehicles. the updates are: (1) the existence of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1379 is added to the list of dtcs that make a vehicle
Engine 2013-08-08 · TS-30-06263 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: suzuki has replacement oil pumps that have a threaded plug. the threaded proves to be difficult to remove without causing damage to the new oil pump. this bulletin provides procedures when replacing the old oil pump. *js
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-04-01 · TB-22-02041R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki vehicle: counter measure procedure for dtc p2135. mil light is on; dtc p2135 stored without fully checking system and circuits after repairs and/or replacement to throttle body. *pe
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2010-11-01 · TSB-23-06110 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki vehicles: counter measure procedure for dtc p2138. mil light is on, dtc p2138 stored. failure of the connector and/or wiring circuits between the ecm and the accelerator pedal position sensor. models forenza, forenza wagon and reno (rq420). *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-11-27 · Seats · 138,080 mi“luckily i was parked. turned on my car to roll up the windows and suddenly the drivers side seat exploded,with what looked like an airbag inside the seat. it hit my arm causing a bruise. the seat is now torn and busted.…”
2017-07-09 · Air Bags · 105,000 mi“takata recall. i got into my car to leave. i reached back for my seat belt and the airbag inside the drivers seat deployed. my car was not in motion, i was sitting in a parking lot and the car was not impacted by anything. the airbag struck me on the left side and i got out of the car and went inside to the er because i was already at the hospital …”
2017-05-16 · Engine · 115,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki reno. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling and an abnormal noise could be heard coming from the engine. in addition, the vehicle had an abnormal odor. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufactu…”
2017-02-27 · Air Bags“after going and having the wiring checked at pugmire suzuki, for my airbag recall , in november 2017, and having no problems seen, i am now in feburary 2017, experiencing my airbag warning/idiot light on my car's dash. pugmire suzuki refuses to rexamine the car, without me paying $100.00 to have it diagnosed. the car has not been in accident, and t…”
2016-07-18 · Power Train · 56,200 mi“my 2007 suzuki reno only have around 56000 miles and it started to shake while putting it on reverse gear. don't move sometime after putting it on drive and make loud noise as i try to accelerate, engine light is on since july 2nd and these issues started from that time. i took it to a local o'reilly to check engine light code and they said its a t…”
2016-02-02 · Steering“takata recall: the steering wheel light keep coming on and off. im not sure why, i keep fluid in the tube. the engine light never goes off. this all happenedes in april 2015 at the house address the car first purchased.…”
2015-11-13 · Electrical System · 90,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2007 suzuki reno. while the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch in the on position, the vehicle caught fire. the contact extinguished the fire. the vehicle was destroyed. there was no police report filed. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,…”
2015-09-01 · Exterior Lighting · 180,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki reno. while driving approximately 70 mph, the low beam headlights began turning on and off. the contact stopped on the side of the road. when she turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. the co…”
2015-08-04 · Electrical System · 101,000 mi“electric locks continue to cycle on and off, not in complete movement or circuit on and off cycles, causing undue load on alternator, and causing the car to stall out, occasionally even at a zero speed, or in reverse...updated 10-26-15 *bf given the poor electrical history of this model car, i formally request a recall in regards to this safety is…”
2015-07-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 26,083 mi“issue noted: a hesitation/loss of power while driving resulting in rapid deceleration and no response from the acceleration pedal/throttle. several "pumps" of the pedal were required and after some coasting, the vehicle accelerator would respond again. issue noted as being worse in warmer temperatures and also when driving on hills/inclines. is…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.