KnownCarProblems2005 Suzuki Reno Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki Reno, most often about the air bags (56% of complaints, typically around 35,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Reno model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Suzuki Reno problems
Air bags
18 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
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 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…
Lights
5 complaints · 16%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…
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…
Transmission
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I got my car in may, 2006. It was brand new when I bought it, but it was in the shop only six days after. I began to notice that my car would jerk when it was shifting gears (although it was an automatic). Over about a week's time, it got much worse and I had to bring it in for repairs. I was told that the…
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.…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: sidewall.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Reno. While driving 10-15 MPH, the contact drove over a nail and a tire flattened. The vehicle has carlisle, size 195/55r15 tires. He does not know if the tires were the original or replacement tires. The tires were inspected and it was determined that all four needed to be replaced. The…
Engine
3 complaints · 9%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.…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Suzuki Reno recalls
Lights: headlights
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Lights: headlights
Risk: If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Suzuki Reno
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Reno?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (18 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); lights (5 complaints); transmission (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Reno have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 19, 2014 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Suzuki Reno?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Reno model year since 2000, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.