2008 Suzuki Reno problems
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Common 2008 Suzuki Reno problems
The 2008 Suzuki Reno, a compact car manufactured by Suzuki, is known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues primarily affect the engine, exterior, transmission, airbags and seat belts, and brakes.
One of the most serious problems concerns the daytime running lights. A defect in the daytime running lamp module can cause excessive heat to build up, leading to headlights catching on fire. This issue resulted in a recall by Suzuki in May 2014, but many owners reported not being informed about the recall for two months.
The 2008 Reno has also experienced shifting problems, with owners reporting rough shifting as a significant issue. This can be a sign of transmission problems, which can lead to more serious issues if not addressed promptly.
Engine problems are another common complaint among 2008 Reno owners. Issues such as the engine stalling or losing power while accelerating have been reported. These problems can be indicative of more serious engine issues and should be addressed promptly to prevent further damage.
Exterior problems, such as the trunk not staying closed, have also been reported by 2008 Reno owners. This can be a sign of issues with the latching mechanism or other components of the trunk.
Airbags and seat belts are another area where the 2008 Reno has experienced problems. Owners have reported issues with the airbags deploying unexpectedly or not deploying in accidents. Seat belt issues have also been reported, including seat belts not retracting properly.
Finally, brake problems have been reported by some 2008 Reno owners. Issues such as brakes not working properly or making unusual noises have been reported, indicating potential problems with the brake system.
These common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Reno are based on complaints from owners and may not represent all issues that may arise with the vehicle. It is important for owners to address any issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicle.
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.
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.
Which car engine is long life?
Toyota's 22R engine is often hailed as one of the most robust and long-lasting engines ever produced. Introduced in the late 1970s, it powered various Toyota models for decades. Owners have reported these engines regularly exceeding 300,000 miles, and some even reaching half a million miles with proper maintenance.
2008 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
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Suzuki Reno vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2008 Suzuki Reno complaints
The NHTSA has received 23 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Suzuki Reno.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-27
- VIN: KL5JD66Z58K
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH THE RANGE SENSOR ON MY 2008 SUZUKI RENO. I REPLACED IT LAST YEAR WITH A NEW ONE AND FAILED JULY 2016. I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW ONE. NOW ITS LATE NOVEMBER AND AGAIN PROBLEMS WITH THE RANGE SENSOR AGAIN!!!!!!!!! AFTER RELACING IT WITH A NEW ONE IN JULY 2017 THAT'S 4 MONTHS AFTER AND I NEED TO REPLACE AGAIN??? WHAT IS GOING ON HERE LOOKED THIS UP AND THERE ARE ALOT OF ISSUES WITH RANGE SENSOR ON THE RENO'S. I'M UNEMPLOYED AND NOT GETTING ANY BENEFITS CAN'T BE RELPACING THIS PART OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!!! THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS!!!!!!!!!! THIS HAPPENS WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON AS I GO INTO DRIVE MODE I FEEL A JOLT/TUG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I COULD BE DRIVING THEN I FEEL A TUG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT UP. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO SPEED UP IT FEELS SLUGGISH IT DOES NOT PICK UP LIKE IT NORMALLY DOES. JUST YESTERDAY I WAS BRAKING AS I CAME OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND I FELT THAT TUG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS UP AND MY STOPPED!!!! WTH IF I HAD A CAR IN BACK OF ME THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT!!!!!!!! WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?? WHEN I REPLACE THE RANGE SENSOR THE TEETH ON THE SENSOR ARE ALL SCUFFED!!! THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OFF. NORMALLY I TURN MY CAR OFF WAIT A WHILE START IT BACK UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IF OFF.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-10
- VIN: KL5JD66Z78K
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: A COUPLE DAYS AGO THE TIMING BELT BROKE ON MY GM-DAEWOO 2008 SUZUKI RENO. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS JUST UNDER 130,000 THOUSAND AND HAS BEEN VARY WELL MAINTAINED. THE BELT HAD BEEN REPLACED BEFORE WITH A GATES TIMING BELT AT ABOUT 100,000 I BELIEVE. THEREFORE MEANING THE BELT BROKE WITH JUST UNDER 30,000 THOUSAND MILES ON IT, WHICH IS WAY BEFORE THE MANUFACTURE OEM CHANGE INTERVAL IN THE SERVICE GUIDE. I UNDERSTAND THE ENGINE IS A GM FAMILY 2 SERIES ENGINE 2.0 D-TEC 4CYLNDER DOHC I THINK THE ENGINE CODENAME IN THESE ENGINES IS A U20SED/ L34. AS FOR THE BELT, IT JUST SNAPPED BESIDES FOR WHERE IT HAD SNAPPED AND BROKE ITS IN GOOD SHAPE, NO RIPS, TEARS ETC.. JUST WONDERING IF GM IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, I NOT TRYING TO COMPLAIN BUT HONESTLY I FEEL THAT SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG HAD HAPPENED TO MY CAR AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT ABOUT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE FORUM PAGES ONLINE, YOUTUBE VIDEOS, AND THINGS LIKE THAT. I HAD GONE THROUGH ALL THE RECALLS AND SERVICE BULLETINS AND THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAVING TO DO WITH WHAT HAD HAPPENED(THE BELT BROKE ON MY CAR AS WELL AS MANY OTHER RENO AND FORENZA VEHICLES. MAYBE THE TIMING SYSTEM WAS POORLY DESIGNED, MANUFACTURING DEFECT ? I'M NOT SURE, BUT I DO THNK THE TENSIONER MAY HAVE FAILED. I KNOW THIS IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE IT HAS ZERO COMPRESSION AND SO IT LIKELY HAS SOME BENT VALVES WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO HAVE THIS TAKEN CARE OF? ALSO THERE'S ONLY ONE SUZUKI SERVICE DEALER THAT'S STILL OPEN IN MY AREA, AS FOR THE RECALL IT HAS I AM PLANNING TO GET IT REPLACED, I CONTACTED THAT DEALER A WHILE BACK AND I AM PLANNING TO GET THAT FIXED VERY SOON. THE VIN FOR THE VEHICLE IS [XXX] I AM IN THE UNITED STATES, I LIVE ACROSS THE WATER FROM SEATTLE BUT IN CANADA I BELIEVE THESE WERE SOLD AS THE CHEVY OPTRA 5 THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-21
- VIN: KL5JD66Z58K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I TOOK MY CAR IN TO FIND OUT WHY THE AIRBAG LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ON BY THE CLOCK AND ON MY DASH. COME TO FIND OUT THE PART THAT I NEED TO FIX IT IS HARD TO FIND AND THAT THE PART IS ALSO BAD. IN ORDER TO FIX MY PROBLEM IT WILL COST ME $2500 TO FIX IT. SO I THINK I WILL WAIT TILL IT GETS RECALLED ALONG WITH THE AIRBAGS. SO NOW NO ONE CAN SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT!!
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-17
- VIN: KL5JD66Z28K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS WELL AS THE TRANSISSION RANGE SENSOR AND THE TRANS AXLE CONTROL MODULE. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ARMS ON THE WINDSHIELD AS WELL FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAUSE THEY HAD CAME OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS CAR HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME MY LIFE MULTIPLE TIMES AND IM SO SICK OF NO ONE TRYING TO FIX WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IT. I KNOW THAT THEY DONT MAKE THIS MODEL ANYMORE BUT THIS CARE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE AND NOT EVERYONE CAN BUY A NEW CAR AT THIS TIME SO WE ARE LEFT TO FIX THE MISTAKES OF THE MAKER.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-18
- VIN: KL5JD66Z28K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THIS REALLY SHOULD BE ENFORCED AS A RECALL. OBD2 CODES ARE P0705 AND P0705P (TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR FAILURES). WHEN SHIFTING TO D OR R, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON, YOU HEAR A LOUD VOICE AND THE CAR SHAKES, IT'S SCARY. THE FAILURE STARTS SOON AFTER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRATION DATE. I REALIZED THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF OWNERS OF SUZUKI CARS, SHARING THE EXACT SAME EXPERIENCES. IT'S A SHAME SUZUKI CHARGES $500 TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS TO VIRTUALLY EVERYONE. ON THE INTERNET EVERYONE COMPLAINS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS ONLY 20,550 MILES. IT REALLY SHOULD BE MANDATED AS A RECALL. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-19
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TRANSMISSION HAS TROUBLE SWITCHING GEARS, ODOMETER SCRAMBLES WHEN SWITCHING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, ODOMETER READS AS BEING IN REVERSE WHEN IT'S IN PARK, AND WHEN IT SWITCHES GEARS IT SWITCHES HARD AND STRUGGLES TO ACCELERATE. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-07
- VIN: KL5JD66Z78K
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE HEAD LIGHTS SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND STOPPED OPERATING. THE CONTACT INDICATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ONLY THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WOULD OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL5JD66Z58K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR SUZUKI RENO 2008 WAS PARKING AT MY DRIVEWAY AND IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER STEERING COLUMN. THE DAY AFTER I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO SUZUKI MOTORS CORP AND THREE DAYS AFTER I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A SAFETY RECALL "XA". I TOOK MY VE *TRHICLE TO A SUZUKI DEALER IN MIAMI BUT I WAS TOLD BY SUZUKI THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESULTING FIRE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-23
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE WHEN SWITCHING INTO GEAR AS WELL AS REVERSE AND DRIVING IS VERY SLOW AND RESTRAINED. THE PROBLEM IS SO OFTEN ON FORUMS, IT IS STRANGE THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. EXPENSIVE TO FIX AND SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING FAULT/CHEAP PART. AUTO SCANNER SAID PART IS THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-09
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE LURCHED AND HOPPED OUT OF GEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, HE STATED THE CODE INDICATED THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR WAS HAVING AN ISSUE, NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. I HAD IT REPLACED AT A LATER DATE. THE FIX LASTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AND THE SENSOR AGAIN WENT BAD, I JUST HAD IT REPLACED AGAIN BUT IT DID NOT SOLVE ALL OF THE ISSUES, I HAVE TO DRIVE IN 3 TO KEEP THE CAR SHIFTING AND KEEP IT FROM RANDOMLY HOPPING OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS DANGEROUS! I HAVE PULLED OUT ONTO HIGHWAYS AND HAD THE CAR JUMP OUT OF GEAR AND NOT BE ABLE TO MANEUVER TO A SAFE SPOT, NEARLY GETTING HIT NUMEROUS TIMES. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE! IF YOU VISIT ANY SUZUKI OR REPAIR FORUM YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS POSTS ON THIS EXACT PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL AS A MECHANICAL ONE. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. *TR
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-21
- VIN: KL5JD66Z58K
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 SUZUKI RENO ON THE ROAD ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN DESPITE ME TRYING TO GIVE IT GAS, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. I PULLED OVER AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF FOR A MOMENT. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE, MY CAR JOLTED AND AN X APPEARED OVER THE D WHERE THE GEARS ARE LOCATED. FRIGHTENED, I TURNED THE CAR OFF AGAIN AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. THEY EXPLAINED IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR IS GOING TO COST ME $200 TO REPLACE IT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WONT COVER IT. I HIGHLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE COVER OR DO A RECALL ON IT.I GIVE THANKS TO GOD I WASN'T INJURED OR I INJURE SOME ONE ELSE PLEASE TAKE ME TO CONSIDERATION. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-25
- VIN: KL5JD66Z38K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WHINING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DRIVING AT 50MPH AND THE CAR JOLTS INTO 4TH GEAR AND STAYS THERE. MAKING ANY TAKE OFF FROM STOP TERRIBLE. IT MUST BE VERY HARD ON THE TRANSMISSION AND THE POWER TRAIN. I HAVE REPLACE THIS PART TWICE NOW AND IT STILL CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. A RECALL IS NEEDED SEVERELY. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-07
- VIN: KL5JD66Z98K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PULLING OUT AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR HAD NO POWER LIKE IT STOPPED WORKING OR WAS OUT OF GEAR HESITATION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION CODE P0705. HAD IT REPLACED AT A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN 3/28/2013 GIVEN A REPLACEMENT PART FREE. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN 4/15/2013 GOING TO SUZUKI 4/18/2013 FOR THEM TO CHECK THE CAR. STRESSING ME OUT, I HOPE I DON'T GET KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS LOSS OF POWER. I GUESS I HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM WHICH I DON'T SEE WHY THEY DIDN'T DO A RECALL WHEN THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY CAR AS WELL AS OTHERS. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-28
- VIN: KL5JD66Z08K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: OCCASIONALLY, WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE, I WILL NOTICE THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS ON. WHEN GOING FROM PARK TO REVERSE, IT SLAMS INTO GEAR. WHEN GOING TO DRIVE, IT ALSO SLAMS INTO GEAR. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT PART OF THE DRIVE TRAIN. IT IS THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR SENSOR THAT IS BAD, AND AS SUCH, IS NOT COVERED BY THE DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OFF AND ON FOR MONTHS, AND BY THE TIME I CAN GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE ISSUE HAS RESOLVED IT'S SELF. NOW, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO REPLACE A FAULTY PART ON THE VEHICLE, THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD AS WELL. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, TO ME, AS I DID NOT DAMAGE THE PART, IT WAS FAULTY TO BEGIN WITH. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-03
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING 50 MPHS THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON LOSES ALL POWER GOES INTO LUMP HOME MODE. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. 3 MONTHS LATER LIGHT COMES BACK ON TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THIS TIME IT IS THE SAME THING THEY DID A TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND REPLACED THE SENSOR AGAIN. 3 MONTHS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN THIS TIME ITS THE THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. IT KEEPS DOING THE SAME THING EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. EXPENSIVE FIX EVERYTIME. I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND IT DOESN'T HELP. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AND IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THIS WILL COST + OR - 250.00. THE CAR IS STILL COVERED BY THE 100,000 MILE 10 YEAR WARRANTY AND HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON SUZUKI RENOS AND FORENZAS. . . IS THIS A DEFECTIVE PART. IT IS DANGEROUS- *TR
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-01
- VIN: KL5JD66ZX8K
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY 2008 SUZUKI RENO HAS OVER 100,000 MILES AND I FIRST EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS SOMETIME IN JUNE 2010 ONLY A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST THAT THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (LIKE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT) AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER THAT THE SYMPTOMS GOT INCREASINGLY WORSE. IT WOULD INTIALLY HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED ABOVE, THEN IT WOULD GET BETTER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF. THEN I STARTED GETTING THE PERIODIC CLUNK AND SCRAMBLED GEAR DISPLAY LIKE ALL THE GEARS WITH A LINE THRU IT ON THE DASH. I TOLD MY HUSBAND WHO CAN WORK ON OLDER MODEL CARS AND HE DROVE IT AROUND THE BLOCK WITH NO PROBLEM, THEN HE WAS IN THE CAR WITH MY GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND IT DID IT AND ALMOST MADE THE CAR COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM ALMOST 70MPH WITH VEHICLES BEHIND US. I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE I GOT IT AND THEY SAID THAT IF THE LIGHT WASN'T STAYING ON ALL THE TIME, THEN THERE WASN'T ANYTHING THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO DO BUT THAT IT DIDN'T SOUND LIKE IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 RENO SINCE IT REACHED 70,000 MILES. I'VE KEPT UP ON MY MAINTENANCE. ALSO BOTH OF MY AIRBAG LIGHTS STAY ON ALL THE TIME, THE PASSENGER LIGHT STAYS ON AS IF NO ONE IS SITTING IN IT EVEN WITH A 200 POUND PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE CAR HASN'T BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS TO MAKE THEM NOT READ RIGHT. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-09
- VIN: KL5JD66Z08K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING UPHILL AT 20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE TCM WAS FAULTY. THE TCM WAS REPLACED BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,335.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-09
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THE ELECTRONIC D STARTS FLASHING AND IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS N OVER THE D ON THE DASH. THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE UNLESS I DOWN SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AND THE POWER TRAIN IS AUTOMATIC. *KB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KL5JD66Z88K
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHEN A 2008 SUZUKI RENO ABOUT 30 MILES WENT INTO A SKID FROM BEING BROADSIDED, IT TURNED AROUND AND HIT A POLE CEMENT PILLAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FINDER BY TIRE, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT DO ANY THING I WENT UP ENGINES DOOR AND ROOF AND BACK DOWN AND STAINED NECK ,, SEAT BELT DID NOTHING TO STOP THE FLYING UP AND OUT OF SEAT??? *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-01
- VIN: KL5JD66Z68K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 SUZUKI RENO FROM A DEALERSHIP IN TALLAHASSEE WHO IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. A MESSAGE APPEAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE (PASSAGE) THAT THE AIRBAG IS OFF. I BOUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT, IT WAS FINE. LATER I NOTICE A BALL POPPED UP ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND I LOOKED IN THE MANUAL IT STATED IT WAS MY AIRBAG. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN CALIFORNIA AND THEY ADVICE ME TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT IN OCALA FLORIDA. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DETECTED THAT BOTH AIRBAGS AND LIGHT WAS ON. THEY DETERMINED IT HAS INTERNAL FAULT CODE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE AIRBAG MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT ROUGHLY COST $1,000.00. THEY REFUSED TO HAVE THE AIRBAG REPLACED. AND I ASKED WHAT IF SOMEONE GET INJURY WHILE RIDING IN THE CAR, AND SHE STATED IT WILL BE MY FAULT. I TOLD HER NO, BECAUSE IT WAS A DEFECT FROM THE BEGINNING. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KL5JD66Z88K
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI RENO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AUTOMATICALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BUT THE ACCELERATION CONTINUED. SHE STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,900.
2008 Suzuki Reno recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2008 Suzuki Reno.
- 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.
Negative 2008 Suzuki Reno car reviews
Positive 2008 Suzuki Reno car reviews
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I love the Reno! It's small, sleek, stylish, and has power everything. Plus, it costs less than $15,000. Enough said.
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The Suzuki Reno is an excellent value. Suzuki has delivered just the right formula with this one. It has unique and attractive styling both inside and out. The car comes with lots of standard features, including a pretty darn good stereo CD with four 2-way speakers and four 1
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Hey there! I wanted to share my experience with my recent purchase of a 5spd Reno (46K) for my daily commute. I drive about 90 miles round trip to work, with about 90% of it being on the interstate. I have to say, the car has exceeded my expectations! I noticed that some of the editor reviews were a bit harsh, but I have had no issues with the ride quality, which is pretty good and quiet. The handling is also okay, and the engine is peppy with the 5 spd. Merging onto the highway has been a breeze. What's more, the standard features are way above what you would expect from an economy class car. I have been getting close to the advertised mpg, ranging between 26-28.5 mpg with an average of 25% city and 75% highway driving. I usually drive at speeds between 70-77 mph. If you're looking for a car that offers maximum mpg, then the Reno may not be for you. However, if you're looking for a car that offers a pretty good package at a reasonable price, then I would definitely recommend the Reno. Shop around and try to get one at trade-in value, and you'll have a great first car or commuter. Let me know if you have any questions!
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I just wanted to say that I recently purchased this car and I absolutely love it! The design is fantastic, the paint job is top-notch, and driving it is an absolute blast. The range of options that come with it, such as the AM/FM radio, CD player, and front and rear wipers, are all fantastic and easy to use. It's amazing how much you get for such a reasonable price. I've owned a Focus in the past, and this car has so many features that the Focus didn't have at a similar price point. And let's not forget about the warranty - it's almost enough to sell me on the car by itself!
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The Reno exceeded my expectations with its impressive acceleration. On my way home from the dealer, I was surprised to find myself cruising at 35 mph in 5th gear after pulling away from a traffic signal. I was also pleased to achieve 29 mpg on the trip home. To put the Reno to the test, I decided to take it up to the top of Whitetop mountain, which sits at an altitude of 1,600 ft to 3,100 ft. The Reno handled the climb with ease, maintaining a steady 40 mph in 5th gear and navigating the 25 mph curves with no issues. Even when the pavement turned to gravel and 4 inches of snow, the Reno remained in control. I downshifted to 4th gear and slowed down to 35 mph, easily passing several 4-wheel drive vehicles that had gotten stuck in the ditches. Overall, I was thrilled with the Reno's performance and achieved an excellent 49 mpg on the trip.
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2008 Suzuki Reno Problems and Complaints - 4 Issues
Problem with your 2008 Suzuki Reno? Our list of 4 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 Suzuki Reno.
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Unique Haley 2024-10-20
I purchased the Reno because I was in dire need of a car. However, I regret not doing enough research beforehand. Unfortunately, my car has had starting problems on several occasions and it also gets poor gas mileage for a compact car, averaging about 21 mpg with city and highway driving. On the other hand, a friend of mine owns an '06 Impala that gets 30 mpg with a V6 engine. Although the seats are a bit uncomfortable and the manual transmission is terrible, I wonder how much a decent linkage would cost Suzuki to put in. Additionally, the engine is underpowered. I am considering trading in the car for a Cobalt since the reviews I have read about it are quite positive.
Everardo Osinski 2024-07-27
Don't waste your money by throwing it out the window. Unfortunately, the products are not very durable.
Royal Waters 2024-04-13
The transmission in this car requires improvement. Despite repairing the clutch, there is still too much play and it is difficult to shift at the right RPM for optimal fuel efficiency. As someone who has always driven stick shifts, I am disappointed with the performance of this transmission. With 48,000 miles on the car due to my long commute to work, I would not choose this car again. It is clear that improvements are needed to match the quality of my previous KIA.
Raleigh Yost 2024-01-20
I had some trouble with the '06 Suzuki Reno, experiencing 'hard start' issues just five days after purchasing it. Unfortunately, the '07 model I was given as a replacement also developed the same issue after just five days. The dealer put me back in the '06, which they claim has been fixed. Although this issue first appeared in the '06 last Spring, Suzuki has yet to develop a permanent solution. According to Suzuki (via the dealer), the hard start problem is limited to the '06 and the '07 I received was an anomaly. If I could cancel my contract with Suzuki, I would. However, I must say that I cannot recommend a Suzuki to anyone, not even my worst enemy. Please take this into consideration before purchasing this car.