2006 Suzuki Reno problems
The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The sedan and wagon were marketed as the Daewoo Nubira in some European markets and as the Suzuki Forenza in North America. The hatchback, was introduced in 2004 and marketed as Daewoo Lacetti5 in South Korea, Suzuki Reno in the United States. After the 2004 model year, it was marketed as Chevrolet Nubira and Lacetti in Europe, as the Chevrolet Optra in Canada, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, India, Japan and Southeast Asia, and as the Holden Viva in Australia and New Zealand.
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Common 2006 Suzuki Reno problems
The 2006 Suzuki Reno has been reported to have several common problems, ranging from minor issues to more serious concerns. Here are some of the most frequently reported problems with this car:
- Transmission Range Sensor/Neutral Safety Switch Failure: The transmission range sensor or neutral safety switch is another common failure point in the Suzuki Reno. This component can fail and cause the car to go into a limp mode, which can be a significant inconvenience. However, the good news is that replacement parts for this issue often come with a lifetime warranty, indicating that it is a known issue.
- Timing Chain Guides: Some owners have reported issues with the timing chain guides in their Suzuki Reno. These components can wear out and cause the engine to run poorly or even fail. Finding replacement parts for the timing chain guide can be challenging, as they are not always readily available for the Reno model.
- Engine Problems: The 2006 Suzuki Reno has received several complaints about engine issues, including rough shifting, problems starting, and intermittent loss of power while accelerating. These issues can be frustrating and may indicate more significant engine problems.
- Exterior Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the exterior of their Suzuki Reno, such as headlights catching on fire due to a defect in the daytime running lamp module. This issue has led to a recall, and affected owners should ensure that their vehicles have received the necessary repairs.
In summary, the 2006 Suzuki Reno has several common problems that owners should be aware of. These issues range from minor inconveniences to more significant concerns that can impact the car's safety and reliability. Regular maintenance and timely repairs can help mitigate some of these issues, but owners should be prepared for the possibility of more significant repairs or replacements in the future.
Are Suzuki Renos reliable?
This has been a very reliable car. Great gas mileage and very low maintenance costs. Really like this ride. Besides gas and oil, I have only had to put two sets of tires and 1 set of brakes in a 127K miles.
What is the problem with the Suzuki Liana 2006?
Suzuki Liana Common Problems and Solutions
- Stiff 1st Gear. Problem: It's getting harder and harder to move the gear stick into the 1st gear position. ...
- Bumpy Driving. Problem: ...
- Gearbox problems. Problem: ...
- Alternator failure. Problem: ...
- Erratic engine idling. Problem: ...
- Engine cutting out intermittently. Problem: ...
- Engine Jerk. Problem:
How long do Suzuki engines last?
1,500 to 2,000 hours
Despite the variations in specifications, it's estimated that a Suzuki outboard motor can last anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 hours, and longer if you maintain it correctly.
Is a 2007 Suzuki Reno a good car?
In most regards, the 2007 Suzuki Reno is an OK vehicle to drive and own, but newer competitors have certainly upstaged it in the areas of handling and refinement. Under the hood of the Reno rests a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 127 horsepower.
2006 Suzuki Reno car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Suzuki Reno problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Suzuki Reno vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Suzuki Reno
The NHTSA has received 62 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Suzuki Reno. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Suzuki Reno vehicles.
2019-01-13
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-12
- VIN: KL5JD66ZX6K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, FAILURE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEELS/GEARS AND ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. SOMETIMES RESULTS IN NO MOVEMENT; OR IT RESULTS IN MOVEMENT ONLY AT A SPECIFIC SPEED AND ONLY SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF OR KEEPING THE BRAKE APPLIED WILL STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE CREEPING FORWARD W/O ANY FUEL RELEASED. OTHER ISSUES: SEAT BELT LOCKING DOES NOT REMAIN LOCKED. REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, THE WIPER FLUID FAILS TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITY. NO FLUID SPRAYING ONTO THE WINDSHIELDS. WASHER PUMP WORKS FINE, FLUID ENTERS THE LINES, IT JUST DOESN'T COME OUT OF THE SPOUTS AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS. BRAND NEW BATTERY... SEEMS ALMOST DEAD TODAY. HEATER... THE ICE COLD AIR OUTSIDE IS NOW CIRCULATING INSIDE, FULL BLAST 30 - 40 MINUTES, NO HEAT. HEADLAMP BULBS JUST CHANGED (AGAIN). SEVERAL RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEADLAMPS AND COMPONENTS THAT FACILITATE "LIGHT" ILLUMINATION FROM THE HEAD LAMPS. HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED TWICE WITH TIRE TYPE CHANGES RECENTLY, THE PULLING I FEEL CONSTANTLY ON THE ROAD... APPARENTLY NOT THE ALIGNMENT, BUT MORE INDICATIVE OF TRANSMISSION ISSUES. IF I CAN MANAGE TO GET THE CAR MOVING , TO START AND MOVE SAFELY, I WILL BE GETTING FLUID EXHCANGES FOR COOLANT SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION, AND THEN DIGEST SOME FEEDBACK FROM THOSE PROCEDURES, AND I MIGHT BE NEEDING TO GET THOSE AREAS FLUSHED AS WELL. THE ROADWAY DANGERS WHILE DRIVING WITH A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT RESPOND ACCORDING TO GENERAL EXPECTATIONS (PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND ENJOY AN INCREASE IN MOVEMENT SPEED, FOR INSTANCE). EVERYTHING REPORTED ABOUT THIS VEHICLE NOW BLARES LOUDLY AS WARNINGS, FIRE HAZARDS, AND GENERAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH FAILURE TO CONTROL SPEED, EVEN SAFETY BELT RESTRAINTS FAILING TO RESTRAIN "ANYTHING". SOMEHOW IT SEEMS LIKE THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO RECALL THE CAR FOREVER.
2017-01-30
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-29
- VIN: KL5JD66Z96K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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
2016-03-31
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-31
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I CURRENTLY HAD MY TRANSMISSION GO OUT. IT DID NOT SHOW ANY SIGNS OF GOING OUT AND AND JUST KIND OF DIED TODAY.
2015-07-22
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL5JD66Z16K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
2015-07-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-21
- VIN: KL5JD66Z36K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: ON 04/21/15 ANOTHER INCIDENT WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO THE HOSPITAL AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DROPPED TO LESS THAN 20 MPH AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE.I HAD TO PULL OVER WITHOUT POWER STEERING TO GET MY SON TO THE HOSPITAL. ON 5/04/2015 I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO DROP MY SON OFF AT DAYCARE AND WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IT REVVED UP THE ENGINE ON ITS OWN FROM 2-3 RPM'S AND THEN IDLED AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND DROVE ABOUT 2 MILES AND THEN WHILE I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT I WAS STOPPED AND MY CAR JERKED FORWARD SLIGHTLY 2 TIMES AND YOU COULD HEAR THE CHANGE IN THE CAR THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT DIED. I WAITED ABOUT 4 MINUTES AND STARTED IT UP AGAIN AND IT GOT ME TO MY SONS DAYCARE AND THEN I SHUT IT OFF TOOK HIM IN AND WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START. AFTER WAITING FOR 3 MINUTES I TRIED AGAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON MY WAY TO WORK. MY CAR DIED WHILE I WAS AT THE STOP LIGHT. THIS TIME I WAS ON A HILL AND MY CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS BUT MY BRAKES WERE ON SO I DIDN'T HIT THE CAR BEHIND ME.THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND I WAS GOING 65 MPH AND IT LOST POWER AND I SLOWED TO 20 MPH THEN MY CAR DIED THIS TIME IT TOOK ALMOST 15 MINUTES FOR ME TO START MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP 4 TIMES AND THEY REPLACED MY THROTTLE BODY, THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL, AND MY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. IT STILL DIDN'T STOP MY CAR FROM DYING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT KEEPS LOSING THE SIGNAL AND THE SUZUKI DEALER IS SHUTTING IT OFF. I AM VERY SCARED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE IN CASE I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO IT CONTINUOUSLY DYING ON ME.
2015-06-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-08
- VIN: KL5JD66ZX6K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 .
2015-05-20
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-11
- VIN: KL5JD66Z96K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
2014-12-29
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL5JD66Z56K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
2014-11-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-23
- VIN: KL5JD66Z86K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY SINCE OCTOBER 2007 (VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE 2006). DEALER IN NEVADA CHECKED VEHICLE OCTOBER 2007 (MILEAGE 20,788), FOUND CODES B1102 LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE AND B1378 DRIVERS SIDE RESISTANCE TOO HIGH. CLEARED CODES, TIGHTENED CONNECTOR UNDER PASSENGER SEAT (NO COST); LIGHT WAS OFF FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN BACK ON. DEALER ADVISED I SHOULD JUST SNUG UP THE CONNECTOR UNDER PASSENGER SEAT TO RESOLVE INDICATOR LIGHT AND I DID THIS REGULARLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS UNTIL LIGHT WOULDN'T GO OUT ANYMORE. MARCH 2011 (MILEAGE 62,751) DEALER IN WASHINGTON CHECKED CAR, FOUND CODES B1382 RIGHT SIDE RESISTANCE AND B1378 LEFT FRONT SIDE RESISTANCE. CLEARED CODES, CLEANED, TIGHTENED, AND ADDED STABILIZER TO CONNECTORS (CHARGED $105); LIGHT WAS OFF ABOUT 2 DAYS THEN BACK ON. AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE (CURRENTLY 94,950 MILES AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2014). *TR
2014-10-14
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-14
- VIN: KL5JD66Z16K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
2014-09-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-01
- VIN: KL5JD66ZX6K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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
2014-09-05
TIRES,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-19
- VIN: KL5JD66Z46K
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY CAR IN EARLY FEB, 2014, AND I AM ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT. I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM [XXX], AND WAS TOLD WHEN I BOUGHT IT THAT IT RECENTLY HAD BRAKE/TIRE/SYSTEM WORK DONE, BUT THEY REFUSED TO LET ME KEEP A COPY OF THE BILL FOR SAID WORK. WHEN SHOWED THE CAR, THERE WERE DENTS AND SCRATCHES ON THE CAR, BUT I WAS TOLD THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. WHEN I RECENTLY USED CARFAX TO CHECK THE HISTORY OF THE CAR, IT HAD 15 REPORTS ON IT. [XXX] ALSO SOLD ME INSURANCE FOR MY CAR, WHICH I WAS TOLD WOULD COVER NEARLY BUMPER TO BUMPER, BUT IT SO FAR HASN'T COVERED ANYTHING THAT HAS GONE WRONG WITH THE CAR. STARTING THIS SUMMER, I HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF MY TIRES BECAUSE IT WAS DRYROTTED AND ABOUT TO EXPLODE. THE OTHER TIRES ARE DRYROTTING AS WELL, AND ARE CERTAINLY NOT NEW LIKE I WAS TOLD. THE BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN GO TO USE THEM, I'VE ALREADY HAD TO BALANCE THE CAR, AND THE BACK ALIGNMENT IS COMPLETELY OUT. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN LATE JUNE, AND AFTER GETTING A DIAGNOSTIC, I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SENSOR. WHEN LOOKING ONLINE TO ORDER THE PART (SINCE THE INSURANCE DOESN'T COVER THAT EITHER), I LEARNED THAT I ALSO NEEDED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. I CALLED UP SUZUKI TO DOUBLE CHECK, AND THEY CONFIRMED IT. SUZUKI ALSO TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD STOPPED MAKING THAT PART ALTOGETHER, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR MODEL IS 8 YRS OLD. BECAUSE THE SENSOR OR PART IS BAD, I FEAR WHEN I DRIVE OVER 55 MPH BECAUSE AT TIMES THE CAR WILL STOP ACCELERATING (ALMOST LIKE I WENT ON CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE), AND I HAVE TO LET OFF THE GAS AND REAPPLY THE GAS TO GET MY CAR TO GO FASTER. IN MAY, I RECIEVED/HEARD THE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY CAR. I GOT A LETTER IN JUNE FROM SUZUKI THAT THEY STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PART FOR MY CAR, AND WOULD SEND A LETTER WHEN THEY GOT IT. I STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN THE NEW LETTER. 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2014-06-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-24
- VIN: KL5JD66ZX7K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN MOVING FROM AN IDLE POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TO A HIGHER GEAR INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO REV EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE TRANSMISSION SAFETY SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
2014-06-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-24
- VIN: KL5JD66Z06K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
2014-01-13
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-13
- VIN: KL5JD66Z26K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
2013-12-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-09
- VIN: KL5JD66Z16K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY 2006 RENO HAS HAD AIRBAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME FOR YEARS . IT HAS BEEN RESET MULTIPLE TIMES , ONLY TO COME ON AGAIN . WHAT'S ENTIRELY WRONG WITH THE CURRENT AIRBAG RECALL THAT THE NHTSA IS CURRENTLY HAVING IS THE FACT SUZUKI ( GM ) IS TRYING TO SAY IT ONLY EFFECTS GRAND VITARA'S AND SX4'S . I BEG TO DIFFER . THIS COMPANY NEW ALL ALONG THE AIRBAG PROBLEM EXISTED , JUST CHECK SOME OF THE OLD SUZUKI PROBLEM BULLETINS 4&5 YEARS AGO . AND IT'S NOT ONLY 290,000 VEHICLES AND/OR ONLY 2 MODELS . THIS RECALL SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE INCREASED TO COVER RENO'S , FORENZA'S ETC; . THESE COMPANIES DON'T BUY SEPARATE AIRBAG COMPONENTS , THEY BUY BULK ( ITS JUST COST EFFECTIVE .) ANY FIFTH GRADER KNOWS THAT . AGAIN THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO MUCH FURTHER THEN 2 VEHICLES . AND NOW WITH ALL THE DEALERS GONE YOU HAVE NO RECOURSE TO SOLVE THEIR INFERIOR COMPONENTS PROBLEM , SO ONCE AGAIN THE WORKING MAN TAKES THE HIT ! FYI , RICH PEOPLE WEREN'T BUYING THESE CARS HARD WORKING PEOPLE WERE ! *TR
2013-09-10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-16
- VIN: KL5JD66Z76K
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON, AND I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC DONE. IT SHOWED ONE O2 SENSOR WAS NOT GOOD. IT WAS REPLACED. AFTER ONE WEEK THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, AND ANOTHER SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THE TEST SHOWED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, AND IT SHOWS THAT BOTH THE O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEED TO BE REPLACED. NONETHELESS, THE CAR PASSED THE EMISSIONS TEST, BUT THE LIGHT IS STILL ON, AND THE DIAGNOSTICS STILL READ THE SAME; THE O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE ACCELERATION NOW HAS PROBLEMS. SOMETIMES, THE CAR WILL HIT 3-4 RPM WHILE THE ACCELERATION IS AT 40 MPH AND WILL NOT GO HIGHER. SOMETIMES, I HAVE TO PULL OVER BECAUSE A "BURNING RUBBER SMELL" IS EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE AND COMES INTO THE CAR THROUGH THE VENTS. THE MILEAGE NOW IS ABOUT 96500. *TR
2013-09-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-01
- VIN: KL5JD66Z46K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER ABD DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT CUSHING ASSEMBLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,437.
2013-07-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-26
- VIN: KL5JD66Z36K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
2013-07-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-25
- VIN: KL5JD66Z36K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AIR BAG IS ON WILL NOT RESET TALK TO DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD COST 700.00 TO FIX . I THINK IT SHOULD BE FIX ON RECALL. UNSAFE CONDITION INDICATES UNSAFE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. *TR
2013-05-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-19
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SO I PARK MY CAR IN THE DRIVE WAY TURN IT OFF AND TAKE THE KEY OUT BUT THE CAR DIDN'T TURN OFF.. IT WAS STILL RUNNING. IT TURNED OFF WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH ALL STAYED ON. THIS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I'VE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2006 AND HAVE HAD MY SHARE OF PROBLEMS WITH IT.. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED I WAS HAVING ISSUES STARTING IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK.. MAYBE LONGER. I WOULD HAVE TO START IT ABOUT 3 TIMES BEFORE IT STAYED ON. *TR
2012-12-31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-07
- VIN: KL5JD66Z66K
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI RENO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED REPEATEDLY HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNTIL THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 01/15/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AN INDEPENDENT AUTO ENGINEER INSPECTED AND PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS ON 1/8/2013. THE AUTO ENGINEER DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURES. UPDATED 1/22/2013 *JS
2012-12-11
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-10
- VIN: KL5JD66Z16K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SHORTLY AFTER BEING STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
2012-12-07
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY 2006 SUZUKI RENO IN 2008 WITH APPROX. 41000 MILES ON IT. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY APPROX. 90000 MILES BUT THE ISSUE STARTED HAPPENING AROUND THE 83000 MILE MARK. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT FELT LIKE MY CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING AND WENT FROM 70MPH TO 30MPH ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. AFTER THAT FIRST INSTANCE, THE CAR CONTINUALLY BANGS INTO GEAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE. IT DRIVES FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES BUT THEN IT CONTINUES TO ERRATICALLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. RESEARCHED ONLINE ABOUT PROBLEM AND SEEMS NUMEROUS OTHERS HAVE THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH RENOS AS WELL AS FORENZAS. TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR FAULTY. PLEASE RECALL, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR
2012-11-21
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-21
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: FOR SEVERAL WEEKS MY CAR HAS BEEN CLUNKING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE AND GETTING STUCK IN 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING. I WENT TO SUZUKI AND BOUGHT THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR WHICH IS WHAT IS FAULTY. THE SUZUKI DEALER WAS REALLY SURPRISED THAT WE HAD 71000 MILES ON THE CAR AND HAD NOT HAD A PROBLEM YET (THEY KNOW ITS A PROBLEM) I HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO CHANGE THE SENSOR YET BUT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR TODAY AND WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE THE CAR WENT FORWARD INSTEAD. LUCKILY THERE WAS ONLY A CURB THAT SHE HIT BUT SHE COULD HAVE HIT A CAR OR A PERSON. SHE HAD TO STOP SOMEWHERE ON THE WAY HOME AND HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM IN ANOTHER PARKING LOT WHERE SHE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND INSTEAD OF GOING FORWARD THE CAR SHOT OUT OF THE STALL WITHOUT HER EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. AGAIN SHE DID NOT HIT ANYONE BUT HOW LONG WILL SUZUKI LET THIS HAPPEN BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. ALSO WHEN THE CAR GETS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO PULL OUT ONTO A ROAD AS YOU CAN BARELY ACCELERATE FAST ENOUGH TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED TONIGHT WHEN I GET HOME BUT THESE CARS SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS AND ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS AT SUZUKI THEY SEE THIS PROBLEM ALL THE TIME. I UNDERSTAND THAT PARTS BREAK AND CARS HAVE TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS SO POORLY ENGINEERED THAT IT IS PUTTING THE OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR AS WELL AS OTHER PEOPLE IN DANGER. SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIR TRS OVER 7 TIMES AND SUZUKI HAS YET TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR
2006 Suzuki Reno recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2006 Suzuki Reno.
2014-05-19
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
2012-08-14
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
2007-09-25
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
- 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.
2007-07-24
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
- 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.
Negative 2006 Suzuki Reno car reviews
Positive 2006 Suzuki Reno car reviews
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The Reno is a fantastic car with stunning Italian design. It boasts more power than the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Scion xA or XB, and the Chevrolet Aveo, as well as more standard features and a longer warranty. I purchased this car for well below invoice and I absolutely adore it. You simply cannot find a better value. If you compare it piece by piece to the others, you will see for yourself.
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I couldn't take my eyes off that Reno sitting on a pedestal outside the dealership for about a month. The looks and the price were very attractive. I decided to stop and see how the performance was and, to tell you the truth, I was actually surprised by what that 2.0 liter engine can do. If you're not afraid to put your foot down, it will get you down the road quickly. Anyway, I'm 6'2
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The Suzuki Reno may be easy to miss, as it is overshadowed by heavily promoted Scions, Toyotas, and Hondas. However, this little car is well worth considering. I personally hadn't heard of the Reno until I saw one at the auto show, and was immediately drawn to it. After an hour of test driving, I decided to park the Reno in front of my apartment. What really sets the Reno apart is the amazing level of standard equipment. Even the base model comes with side airbags, power windows, locks and mirrors, steering assist, 8 speaker am/fm/cd/tape, and of course the European inspired hatch design. The only downside is that the gas mileage is not up to the standards of the class (see Honda Fit, Scion xA, etc).
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Firstly, I want to express my love for this car. However, I have encountered some issues that can be frustrating at times. During the first 6 months of owning it, I had trouble starting it, which the dealership was unable to fix, but fortunately, it stopped happening. I also experienced an airflow problem, which was quite scary. The low-profile tires wore out at 24000, and I have been having continuous issues with the airbag sensor, which the mechanics have been unable to resolve. Recently, I was informed that it may require a new Serpentine belt soon. Despite these issues, the car is enjoyable to drive, sporty, and has decent fuel efficiency. Although the MPG could be better for a car of this size, it is still better than an SUV! If you know how to drive the automatic as a manual, you can really feel the power and speed of the car.
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I recently purchased a car and although it may not seem like much in its original state, I have made some modifications that have truly made it one of a kind in my area. With the addition of 17
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Julius Kozey 2024-11-28
I must say, I got an amazing deal on a used car! It was less than a year old and had only 8500 miles on it. The cost was just 2/3 of what a new one would have been. I have never experienced any of the issues that others have complained about. The Suzuki dealer performed three recalls, one for a wiring harness, one for a seatbelt issue, and the other for the running lights, which were all taken care of. I even took this car on a road trip across Texas and back, and it was great on gas. I added a Pioneer radio for just $200, and it made a world of difference. The speakers sound really nice, especially with some extra wattage behind them.
Sammie Koss 2024-10-20
I purchased my car because I needed a four-door due to having a child, but unfortunately, I have had a negative experience with it. I had over $600 in work done, but it did not improve the gas mileage, and I was told it was normal. Additionally, I was not informed about recalls until I called for other issues or heard about them from someone else. The transmission had to be replaced, which took over two weeks and two different transmissions. Unfortunately, the dealer did not call me, and I had to call them to check on the car. My brother also has the same car, and he has had to take it to the shop more than he gets to drive it. In my opinion, I would not recommend buying a Suzuki as I have had a negative experience with it, and they do not seem to care as long as you are making your payments.
Jerome Von 2024-10-18
I would have given it a 1-star rating, but I want to be honest. The headlights are not very good and tend to short out. The transmission is also problematic, as it is maintenance-free and requires a special tool to access the port for a flush. Unfortunately, this tool is not readily available. The transmission skips frequently, which is a safety hazard. Additionally, visibility is poor, especially in the back. Overall, I cannot recommend this car due to its numerous issues.
Theodore Kuphal 2024-08-03
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It sounds like you've had a tough time with your car. We're sorry to hear that you've had so many issues with it. We understand how frustrating it can be when things don't work as they should. We hope that things get better for you soon!
Donald Hackett 2024-06-09
Although I have had some issues with my car, I am confident that they can be resolved. I have experienced some problems with the headlights, front driver's seat, tires, and check engine light, but I am sure that these can be fixed with the right attention. I am also aware that the mileage is not as good as I would like it to be, but I am confident that I can improve it with proper maintenance. While I have had some negative experiences with Suzuki's service, I believe that they are working on a solution to the starter problem. Overall, I am confident that my Suzuki can be a great car with the right care and attention.