2006 Suzuki Reno
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
63 complaints4 involved a crash3 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Electrical system · Exterior lighting
I just bought a Used 2006 Suzuki Reno from a private seller 3 months ago. It has less then 53,000 miles on it so I thought I was getting a great deal. While driving it at night 3 weeks ago, I had my lights on high beam. A car was coming towards me so I flipped the light switch on my steering…
I just bought a Used 2006 Suzuki Reno from a private seller 3 months ago. It has less then 53,000 miles on it so I thought I was getting a great deal. While driving it at night 3 weeks ago, I had my lights on high beam. A car was coming towards me so I flipped the light switch on my steering column. Which is also the blinker switch. And we almost wrecked head on with each other because when I flipped the switch to go to low beam there was no headlights. None whatsoever on low beam. I have driven on my street testing it to make sure it wasn't a 1 time thing. Or possibly my fault. If I have the low beam lights on when I first turn the lights on they work but go dimmer and dimmer as time goes by. And as soon as I flip the switch whether it's from High beam or low beam it's completely dark. No lights on low beam at all after flipping switch. But they work on high beam. I took it to my mechanic and he said there's a short/problem in the headlight switch/blinker switch on the steering column. I can't/don't drive it at night or anytime after 6pm to be safe. Also my mechanic has had to clear the driver side airbag light that has come on my dashboard 2 times. 1st time he thought it was because the service ingine light came on. He had to replace the cam shaft position sensor. Only a week later the airbag light came back on the dashboard. So off to the repair shop I went again, costing more money. He said he was able to clear it. But not for long. 3 days later it was back on. So I checked different options and took my car to a different repair shop. I was told then that this make and model car had issues with the airbag wire harness from the steering column all the way to how the wiring was ran to the front driver seat how it's to be connected under front driver seat. Causing damage to the airbag sensor & module. Son sold car to me after mom died. Told there's recalls for both, didn't know it or have done. 1 site said yes to car recalls another said no. ??? Help Please...
- Power train · Seat belts · Visibility/wiper
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…
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.
- Air bags · Exterior lighting · Seat belts
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
- Engine · Power train
I currently had my transmission go out. It did not show any signs of going out and and just kind of died today.
- Service brakes
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.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Vehicle speed control
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…
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.
- Power train
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 .
- Air bags
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.
- Exterior lighting
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.
- Air bags
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…
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
- Exterior lighting
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.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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
- Fuel/propulsion system · Tires · Wheels
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…
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
- Power train · Power train › Automatic transmission
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…
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.
- Power train
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.
- Engine · Power train
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…
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.
- Air bags · Electrical system
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…
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
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
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…
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
- Air bags
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…
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.
- Air bags
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
- Air bags
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
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
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..…
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
- Vehicle speed control
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…
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
- Power train
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.
- Engine · Power train · Vehicle speed control
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…
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
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.
- 10036954Suzuki vehicle: counter measure procedure for dtc p2135. Mil light IS on; dtc p2135 stored without fully checking system and circuits after repairs and/or replacement to throttle body.
- 10034484Suzuki vehicles: counter measure procedure for dtc p2138. Mil light IS on, dtc p2138 stored. Failure of the connector and/or wiring circuits between the ecm and the accelerator pedal position sensor. Models forenza, forenza wagon and reno (rq420).
- 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).
- 10021660No fuel pump prime before start up.
- 10021359Engine cranks cut will not start mil on with dtc p0606 (control module performance) stored.
- 10021192Engine cranks but will not start mil on with dtc p0606 stored (control module performance).
- 10020592Hard start with extended cranking time. Ecm software logic.
- 10020472Evaporative emission system continuous purge flow. Ecm software could cause unnecessary illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. Suzuki.
- 10019617Oil consumption or exhaust smoke (excessive).
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