KnownCarProblems2007 Suzuki Reno Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki Reno, most often about the transmission (47% of complaints, typically around 59,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Reno model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Suzuki Reno problems
Transmission
26 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Transmission range sensor. Car slams into gear and gets stuck in 2nd gear after stopping. Putting car in park also slams into gear. Seems to be a very common problem among Reno/forenza owners. Takes quite a long time to repair and is about $300. Seems like it should be included in a recall/warranty since it is…
Transmission range sensor is faulty. Car bangs into gear from park and reverse, as well as erratically shifts into neutral while driving.
Air bags
13 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
At around 55,000 miles airbag sensor light came on and stayed on, vehicle has not been in an accident, read online this is a common problem with this vehicle. Contacted dealership and was told by service department that there was no recall or service bulletin for airbag related problems for a 2007 Suzuki Reno.
Warning light for air bag system came on and stays on, and I have not been in an accident and the car fax for this car shows no accident where airbags where used, at any time in the past. Called pugmire Suzuki, in marietta, ga. And they advised they would not fix it under warranty, since it was an electrical part, and…
Electrical
12 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles.
Warning light for air bag system came on and stays on, and I have not been in an accident and the car fax for this car shows no accident where airbags where used, at any time in the past. Called pugmire Suzuki, in marietta, ga. And they advised they would not fix it under warranty, since it was an electrical part, and…
I own 2007 Suzuki Reno since this year. Car was running good now its has 85600 miles on it approximately . I haven't had any issue but since last six month, my transmission range sensor causing lots of problem I already spent $350 for repair but now I replaced it second time. When I search online and go to Suzuki…
Speed control
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles.
Transmission range sensor is faulty. Car bangs into gear from park and reverse, as well as erratically shifts into neutral while driving.
Upon executing a left hand turn at approximately 32 MPH, the inner support brace in the bottom seat cushion broke. This caused my foot which was on the accelerator to be jammed forward and caused the vehicle to downshift and accelerate through the turn. The seat is now unable to be adjusted forward or backward. Upon…
Engine
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The check engine light is on all the time. My vehicle has been acting like it does not want to go into gear. While I am driving it, it will shift out of gear into neutral. When I shift gears it will make a loud "clunk" noise and occasionally jerk the car. The closest Suzuki dealership near me (since mine closed) is…
Car check engine light was on for a few days, then turned off. When I turned on the car, the check engine light was back on, put car in reverse and clunk, while the display where the r for reverse would have been was scrambled, car still reversed. Clunked into drive, and wouldn't switch out of 1st gear. This occurs…
Lights
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
On 07/21/2014 I arrived at work turned off my 2007 Suzuki Reno. Later that day a coworker advised me my Reno lights were still on. I immediately called my husband and he told me to try turning the vehicle on than off again but to no avail. He instructed me to get home as soon as I can so he could remove the drl and go…
On 07/21/2014 vehicle daytime running lights would not turn off after turning off vehicle and removing key from the ignition. Five (5) months later and two (2) recall letters from Suzuki, the issue has not been resolved.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 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.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
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 2007 Suzuki Reno
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki Reno?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (26 complaints, typically around 59,500 miles); air bags (13 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); electrical (12 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Reno have?
- 2 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 2007 a bad year for the Suzuki Reno?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Reno model year since 2000, with 55 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.