2006 Suzuki Reno: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 63 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (33% of complaints); the 2005 and 2008 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Airbag light has been on since I purchased this car april 6th 2016 and driver seatbelt broke recent.january 29 2017 both lowbeam headlights went out,these things were recalled but they say my VIN#doesn't match recalls and won't service or honor these recalls! Thanks *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2017
“Tl* the contact owned a 2006 suzuki reno. While driving at approximately 25 to 30 mph, the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the brake switch caused the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 91,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
“Car will go from drive to neutral while driving and it has been happening for 2 weeks off and on it comes and goes .I has happened while on a bridge ,going up a hill,and as driving on the highway .”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2015
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact smelled a burning odor while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2014
“Car would not start battery charged, but next day vehicle battery would be drained again.... Headlights work sometimes, and turn signal works off and on... *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the vehicle independently changed gears while driving. The malfunction indicator light illuminated on the instrument panel after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage 43,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle exhibited a violent jerking motion as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled shortly after being started. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 93,122.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the air bag kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2013
“My airbag lights turned on for my driver's airbag and the passenger airbag. We we had the car serviced, the sensors under the seats were disengaged. No recall. A few months later the lights came on again for both seats. We were in an accident that month and the airbags did not deploy.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK ON THE WIRING HARNESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SPLICE THE POWER CIRCUIT WIRES FOR THE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS AND DRL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES, STARTING AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2007 AND CONCLUDING BY THE END OF JANUARY 2008;. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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.
Remedy: 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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006. Increased resistance due to poor contact between the terminals of certain wires can generate heat that can melt the splice pack used to connect the power circuit wires for the headlamps. This can result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will reconnect the affected wires with two heat-shrink crimps, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2012. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
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Is the 2006 Suzuki Reno reliable?
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Suzuki Reno. The most complained-about area is power train (33% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Suzuki Reno problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 54,350 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Suzuki Reno have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.