2005 Suzuki Reno
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Suzuki Reno. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
32 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags
Drivers side airbag light stays on. Not sure airbag would inflate if I was in a accident or if it might inflate on its own while I am driving and cause a accident. I also cannot find a suzuki dealership anymore that could do a recall repair if there IS one.
- Air bags
The airbag light keeps coming on and the passenger airbag IS off. All the time.
- Air bags
The airbag warning light turned on without any readily identifiable cause. several repair facilities cannot seem to find out why it remains on. I suspect this IS related to the following tsbs: #ts0501158, #0312234, and #0512234. why this isn't being treated as a safety issue IS unclear to me. this IS a known problem that disables a safety system (airbags) in the vehicle.
- Exterior lighting
I have had a recalled on my car since 12/2014 and as of today 3/30/2015 and still having an issues with the dealerships to fix it. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
From day one, my engine light has come on and I have been dealing with different issues ie, it's the gas cap, the man who sold me the car, (the dealer) took the car to the dealership to be repaired,so much, then he took off, and left massachusetts after selling me a lemon. Etc. How many gas caps do…
From day one, my engine light has come on and I have been dealing with different issues ie, it's the gas cap, the man who sold me the car, (the dealer) took the car to the dealership to be repaired,so much, then he took off, and left massachusetts after selling me a lemon. Etc. How many gas caps do I have to buy? Now at year 2014, the engine and transmission has been replaced, the engine belt snapped, the transmission IS acting up, (in july of 2010), and the sensor has gone completely wild, ie, comes on and goes off steadily, had that repaired, and when I drive the engine light still comes on and goes off, off, and on, and now the air bag light steadily does the same, after having it repaired twice. The website www.topix.com/forum/city/florence/al has hundreds of complaints on all of the suzuki vehicles from 2005-2012. How many complaints do you have to have in order to do something about these suzuki vehicles? I don't think it's fair to have to pay for these kind of repairs, still making car notes, on this car, and I have to have top notch insurance. I would like to know what someone IS going to do about these vehicles. I am hoping it doesn't have to take someone to be killed in order for something to happen for a recall. The warranty was only for 90 days, and though I exercised it. I got the run around because the dealer, and the dealership didn't do the rightful repairs on this vehicle in the time allowed. The fault IS on both. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
There IS a fume that smells toxic. I have had a new valve cover gasket and a cabin filter put on this car but the fumes persist. I think they are bad for my health because the effects stays with me long after I'm out of the car, my breathing/chest just doesn't feel right. I just don't know what…
There IS a fume that smells toxic. I have had a new valve cover gasket and a cabin filter put on this car but the fumes persist. I think they are bad for my health because the effects stays with me long after I'm out of the car, my breathing/chest just doesn't feel right. I just don't know what to do. I've taken it to several mechanics and the claim they can't find anything. However I know I smelled them before having the above mentioned work performed and I still do. please tell me what I can/should do. *tr
- Air bags
The air bag light and "passenger air bag disabled" light are on all the time. it originally appeared to be due to the passenger seat sensor that disables the right side air bag when it detects a weight under a certain limit (e.g., so the air bag IS deactivated if a child's car seat IS there).…
The air bag light and "passenger air bag disabled" light are on all the time. it originally appeared to be due to the passenger seat sensor that disables the right side air bag when it detects a weight under a certain limit (e.g., so the air bag IS deactivated if a child's car seat IS there). the way we came to assume that it might be the sensor was if the person in the passenger seat would hop around or move around the seat and the light might eventually go out. sometimes turning off and restarting the car would cause the light to turn off. sometime it seemed the passenger could put-on, take-off, put-on the seat belt and that might work. but now it's on all the time no matter what (the car IS at 90,000 miles). it was intermittent starting around 10,000. I took it in to the dealer and they replaced the car's battery - the theory being that perhaps the old battery didn't provide enough current (which doesn't make any sense since the battery isn't providing power while the engine IS on...). but by around 30,000 miles, the light started staying on all the time. *js
- Air bags
Airbag warning light came on for no reason.vehicle has never been in any kind of accident. I have read online that this a common problem with the reno and forenza. There are problems with seat sensors/wiring and clocksprings. Suzuki has long known of the problem ,but will not issue a recall for…
Airbag warning light came on for no reason.vehicle has never been in any kind of accident. I have read online that this a common problem with the reno and forenza. There are problems with seat sensors/wiring and clocksprings. Suzuki has long known of the problem ,but will not issue a recall for this vehicle. I was told by the dealer that they have issued a recall on the XL7 and grand vitara for this problem. I have also read of accidents involving these vehicles w/ injuries in which airbags did not deploy. Suzuki needs to step up and address this costly/safety issue. *tr
- Air bags
The airbag warning light IS on all the time. It IS irritating that we cannot get it to go away. Even when resetting the system it comes back within hours. Suzuki will not fix unless we pay. Have checked the connection under the seats and made sure they were not loose. Suzuki should be forced to…
The airbag warning light IS on all the time. It IS irritating that we cannot get it to go away. Even when resetting the system it comes back within hours. Suzuki will not fix unless we pay. Have checked the connection under the seats and made sure they were not loose. Suzuki should be forced to recall effected vehicles. Bulletin no: ts0501158 date of bulletin: 03/20/2008 summary description: airbag light on; dtc b1378 (driver side airbag resistance too high) and/or dtc b1382 (passenger side airbag resistance too high). Forenza, sedan/wagon, reno (rq420) 2005-2006. Vin(s) -6k425022. *tr
- Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign ID number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting) and since the repair, the headlights failed to function properly. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 141,000.
- Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. While parked, the contact noticed that the headlights would not illuminate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was included in the recalls under nhtsa campaign ID number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. While parked, the contact noticed that the headlights would not illuminate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was included in the recalls under nhtsa campaign ID number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and nhtsa campaign ID number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. after the repairs, the daytime running lights would not illuminate. There was a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel but the contact was unaware of what it was exactly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the failure was not related to either recall and they would not assist with any repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
- Air bags
The airbag warning light IS on all the time. I brought it back to suzuki several times and they were never able to repair it. this IS a very common problem on suzuki renos and forenzas (reno and forenza are the hatchback and sedan versions of the same car). there IS a technical service bulletin…
The airbag warning light IS on all the time. I brought it back to suzuki several times and they were never able to repair it. this IS a very common problem on suzuki renos and forenzas (reno and forenza are the hatchback and sedan versions of the same car). there IS a technical service bulletin, but suzuki seems incapable of fixing the problem. the air bag warning light being on all the time means the airbag will either not deploy when it should, which could lead to death or injury or could deploy when it shouldn't which could also lead to death or injury. this needs to be made from a tsb into a non voluntary re-call for suzuki, before someone IS killed as a result of the defect. *tr
- Air bags
Air bag warning light IS on all the time on the driver's side. took it back to suzuki while still under warranty, they repaired it and within a week it came back on. brought back several more times, they were unable to permanently fix it. was told "this IS a common problem on suzuki renos. the…
Air bag warning light IS on all the time on the driver's side. took it back to suzuki while still under warranty, they repaired it and within a week it came back on. brought back several more times, they were unable to permanently fix it. was told "this IS a common problem on suzuki renos. the sensor under the seat IS the problem" by suzuki mechanic. have checked and it does appear to be a very common problem. if the air bag warning light IS on it means the air bag may not deploy in the event of a frontal collision, which could lead to death or injury for the driver of the vehicle. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
I was driving early in the evening and driving in a well lit 15 mph zone just after dusk. people on the sidewalk started pointing at my car. when I turned up the side street I realized I had no headlights! I found out that my high beams still worked and I drove a short distance with the high…
I was driving early in the evening and driving in a well lit 15 mph zone just after dusk. people on the sidewalk started pointing at my car. when I turned up the side street I realized I had no headlights! I found out that my high beams still worked and I drove a short distance with the high beams. I had the car checked for fuses, relays, and bulbs by my mechanic. I was told it was in the wiring. I came home and checked the computer and found out that there was a recall for this problem which I was never informed of. this could have resulted in a potential crash! the american suzuki company will not honor this recall. this car was not sold in hawaii, but was shipped here from california from the person I bought it from in 2005. now they want me to pay for it, and I have to find my own ase mechanic that IS willing to have instructions faxed to them if they meet the requirements.. On top of that, they are only willing to pay $68.00....which I am sure will not cover the labor for this procedure. I am on social security and do not have the money to pay for this repair.. What do I do next? I need my headlights fixed! please help! *tr
- Air bags
Airbag warning light came on when car was just over a year old. had it reset at dealership, came back on within hours. called back and was told it IS a common problem on suzuki renos and forenzas. ai bag light will not shut off. suzuki will not fix even though they know it IS a common problem…
Airbag warning light came on when car was just over a year old. had it reset at dealership, came back on within hours. called back and was told it IS a common problem on suzuki renos and forenzas. ai bag light will not shut off. suzuki will not fix even though they know it IS a common problem on it. there IS a technical service bulletin. if the car IS involved in an accident, the air bag will not deploy. I believe that suzuki should be forced to recall all cars impacted and repair free of charge to the customer. it IS a known problem arising from a design or production flaw, they should be responsible for repair, before someone has an accident and IS killed because the airbag does not deploy. bulletin no: ts0501158 date of bulletin: 03/20/2008 summary description: airbag light on; dtc b1378 (driver side airbag resistance too high) and/or dtc b1382 (passenger side airbag resistance too high). Forenza, sedan/wagon, reno (rq420) 2005-2006. Vin(s) -6k425022. *Nj *js
- Air bags
I was driving too school and the air bag light just turned on. Til this day the light has not turned off haven't went to suzuki to go check this out, this car IS nothing but problems. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Automatic transmission
I went to go get my car checked out at a local auto parts store. Turned on my car and when I was on drive it was showing something weird on it when I put it on different gears they would not go in order. Such as if it was in park it would show a d for drive or if it was in reverse it would show 3RD…
I went to go get my car checked out at a local auto parts store. Turned on my car and when I was on drive it was showing something weird on it when I put it on different gears they would not go in order. Such as if it was in park it would show a d for drive or if it was in reverse it would show 3RD gear and so on. Whenever I would change gears it would kick really nasty and shake alot and I would have to push the gas just so I could move. The employee then used a check engine light device and I had an O2 sensor issue and a transmission range sensor issue. *Kb
- Air bags › Frontal
The air bags for the driver and passenger are defective. the warning light IS on all the time on the driver side and intermittently on the passenger side have been since the car had about 20K miles on it. I took it to be repaired it was reset only to light up again after a few miles. I went back…
The air bags for the driver and passenger are defective. the warning light IS on all the time on the driver side and intermittently on the passenger side have been since the car had about 20K miles on it. I took it to be repaired it was reset only to light up again after a few miles. I went back and they said they could reset it, but it would only come back on again in a few miles. suzuki america IS aware that the IS a problem with the airbags sensors, but there IS no recall. according to the local suzuki dealership it IS a very common problem on all suzuki renos and suzuki forenzas. I have read several reports of suzuki forenzas and renos (the hatch back version of the forenza) that have been in accidents where the air bags should have deployed but did not because of this airbag malfunction. I would like suzuki to be forced to re-call all suzuki forenzas and renos to have this problem fixed. *tr
- Air bags
2005 suzuki reno, air bag light comes on shortly after numerous repairs. Purchased car used with 43,436 miles from classic dealer ship in mentor , ohio. They also took car to suzuki to dealership for repair before I took delivery, and then airbag light came on shortly after. I understand…
2005 suzuki reno, air bag light comes on shortly after numerous repairs. Purchased car used with 43,436 miles from classic dealer ship in mentor , ohio. They also took car to suzuki to dealership for repair before I took delivery, and then airbag light came on shortly after. I understand this IS a common problem and from what I understand the bags will not deploy in a accident? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags
I have a 2005 suzuki reno. the driver's side and passenger side air bag warning light IS on constantly. I have taken it back to suzuki who admits there IS a tsb for this fault but have said to me that they repair it and within a few miles the fault returns. this presents a significant danger of…
I have a 2005 suzuki reno. the driver's side and passenger side air bag warning light IS on constantly. I have taken it back to suzuki who admits there IS a tsb for this fault but have said to me that they repair it and within a few miles the fault returns. this presents a significant danger of injury to the driver and front seat passenger as the air bag may not deploy in the event of an accident or may deploy for no reason while driving. this IS something that by virtue of a tsb, suzuki has seen as a problem on suzuki, reno and forenza models, but which they refuse to repair at their cost. although I have put in a date of 12/01/10 for the incident date their IS actually no date as such as there has been no incident. There IS however significant danger of injury as a direct cause of the fault. *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal
I have a 2005 suzuki reno. the airbag light IS on all the time and has beenfor about a year. there IS a technical service bulletin from suzuki on the matter, so they realize it IS a common problem on both the driver and passenger side. suzuki will not repair it free of charge although it IS a…
I have a 2005 suzuki reno. the airbag light IS on all the time and has beenfor about a year. there IS a technical service bulletin from suzuki on the matter, so they realize it IS a common problem on both the driver and passenger side. suzuki will not repair it free of charge although it IS a design fault. I would like a recall to fix the problem. a technical service bulletin only fixes what IS potentially a dangerous problem, caused by bad design, at my expense. here IS the tsb from suzuki component description: 1. Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module bulletin number: ts0501158 bulletin date: jan 2008 vehicle: 2,006 suzuki reno summary: airbag light on; dtc b1378 (driver side airbag resistance too high) and/or dtc b1382 (passenger side airbag resistance too high). Forenza, sedan/wagon, reno (rq420) 2005-2006. Vin(s) -6k425022. ( nhtsa item number - 10024195 ). *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal
I want to lodge a complaint/investigation into the 2005 suzuki reno airbag system. I believe my case to be important safety issue. the driver had been at a 4-WAY stop in a residential area, started in first gear the right front tire blew and the car was thrown into a curb. it appears that the…
I want to lodge a complaint/investigation into the 2005 suzuki reno airbag system. I believe my case to be important safety issue. the driver had been at a 4-WAY stop in a residential area, started in first gear the right front tire blew and the car was thrown into a curb. it appears that the curb got between the rim and the blown tire and although the driver was trying to use the brakes to stop he could not get traction...like being on a railroad tie. the car hit a mailbox and then was propelled into a telephone pole. the car hit slightly off the mid center to the right breaking the bumper guard (tie) and according to the insurance company the car was a total loss. the driver received significant medical damage to his chin and loss 3 lower front teeth. one tooth at the crash site and 2 surgically removed at the grady hospital, atlanta trauma center. I do not understand why the airbags did not deploy to help protect the driver with an impact as significant as this one. the driver will probably need at the least a chin scar revision or possibly a chin restoration and 3 dental airbags. my car insurance has attempted to contact suzuki to review and investigate why the airbags did not deploy and my agent did finally talk with someone at suzuki that agreed to review and investigate this issue by looking at the car without my insurance filing a subrogation claim. that was 2 weeks ago and haven't received a report yet. my daughter/family also drives a 2005 reno and I am concerned that if they are in an accident that the airbags may not deploy and something worse could happen. I need to know that there IS not something faulty with the airbag system of the make and model before someone else IS hurt or killed, my family or someone else's love one. please help me...i need peace of mind and being this IS a safety issue I am in hopes that you will investigate. I can provide details...there should not be a general assumption that the car IS safe if it IS not. *Tr
- Air bags
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) I own a 2005 suzuki reno an bought it new. The airbag malfunction light on the dashboard has gone on over a dozen times since I owned the car. For the first 3 years suzuki dealership has so called repaired…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) I own a 2005 suzuki reno an bought it new. The airbag malfunction light on the dashboard has gone on over a dozen times since I owned the car. For the first 3 years suzuki dealership has so called repaired it, however within 4 weeks the light on the dash goes on and remains on, now I pay for all repairs and november of 2009 I spent 600 dollars which included repair of the airbag, so the light won't go on, they told me they repaired it and 3 weeks later the airbag safety warning light went on again and won't go off. I want to report this because I heard of alot of foreign cars recalled and my car has 4 airbags which keeps malfunctioning, and the fix IS only temporarily. I am still paying off the car, and I need your expertise advise, maybe this should be a recall matter. Please help me. [Xxx] *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages · Structure
I had a suzuki reno for about a year when the incident happened the first time and a few weeks later for the second time. The conditions had to be just right for it to happen. I am referring to the hood becoming unlatched while driving around 70mph with hard wind gusts to the left side of the car.…
I had a suzuki reno for about a year when the incident happened the first time and a few weeks later for the second time. The conditions had to be just right for it to happen. I am referring to the hood becoming unlatched while driving around 70mph with hard wind gusts to the left side of the car. It felt like the car would slightly twist and then the hood would automatically release and catch on the secondary latch. If the secondary latch was to slip before stopping the car then the hood would slam into the windshield. I have three small children and this car posed a threat to my life and to theirs if they were with me. I attempted to get suzuki to try to fix it but they could not reproduce the problem. I felt that this car was a death trap and refused to drive it anymore so I voluntarily gave it up as a repo since the dealer I had purchased it from would not do a "buy-back". Now, because of this car, my credit IS ruined and I still owe over $6500 for what the bank lost at auction. If toyota IS being slammed for their problems then suzuki should too. I also had a master mechanic look at it and he stated that the latch was properly adjusted but the quality and strength of the metals used in the body were insufficient (flimsy). *Tr
- Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. While driving between 30 to 40 mph on a dark back road, the headlights failed. Upon further inspection he saw smoke coming the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was previously repaired…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. While driving between 30 to 40 mph on a dark back road, the headlights failed. Upon further inspection he saw smoke coming the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was previously repaired according to recall number 07v452000 (exterior lighting). He then added that any repairs made would be at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 92,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10216558Reminder 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.
- 10152052This 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.
- 10086741This 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 eligible for repair under special warranty extension zh; and (2) the procedure for inspecting the seat height adjuster for damage has been clarified.
- 10052515Suzuki: 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.
- 10024197Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2008 forenz sedan/wagon, reno (rq420).
- 10024195Airbag light on; dtc b1378 (driver side airbag resistance too high) and/or dtc b1382 (passenger side airbag resistance too high). Forenza, sedan/wagon, reno (rq420) 2005-2006. Vin(s) -6k425022.
- 10023878P0441 or p0496 (evaporative emission system continuous purge flow).
- 10021296Customer satisfaction campaign water pump pulley inspection.
- 10020472Evaporative emission system continuous purge flow. Ecm software could cause unnecessary illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. Suzuki.
- 10019168Passenger air bag sensing system. Passenger air bag off light on when if should be off.
- 10019167Passenger air bag sensing system. Passenger air bag off light on when if should be off.
- 10016836Vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a high idle (2000+r.p.m.) for up to ten seconds when coming to a stop with the clutch released.
- 10016423Harsh 4TH to 3RD automatic downshift and unwanted p1884 dtc. 2004 suzuki reno-rq420
- 10015897Noise from the front stabilizer bar bushings. 2004-2005 suzuki/forenza sedan/wagon and reno.
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