repaired · 2016 Q1
Exterior lighting: 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…
2006 Suzuki RenoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Reno, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-262 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Suzuki Reno has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Power train
14Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
14Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control
5Engine
5Engine and engine cooling
4Suspension
3Seat belts
129 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 24 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 2 |
| Air bags | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Suzuki Reno recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Wiring: interior/under dash
Risk. If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
no report yet
Front: 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
54kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 power train complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles21under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Reno year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Reno median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Suzuki Reno safety ratings
2006 Suzuki Reno 5-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Reno owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
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…
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