Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Suspension
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2006 SUZUKI RENO HAS ALWAYS FELT FUNKY. LAST YEAR WHEN I STARTED MY CAR AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE, IT MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE GEAR SELECTOR DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ALL CRAZY SHOWING ALL LETTERS (D,N,R), AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I DROVE, THE CAR WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. IT FELT LI…
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THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2006 SUZUKI RENO HAS ALWAYS FELT FUNKY. LAST YEAR WHEN I STARTED MY CAR AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE, IT MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE GEAR SELECTOR DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ALL CRAZY SHOWING ALL LETTERS (D,N,R), AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I DROVE, THE CAR WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER SHOWED TWO CODES PO700 AND PO705. I HAD TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT MY OWN COST. I HAVE READ ONLINE FORUMS, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO OWN RENO 2006, 2007 OR 2008 HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO PEOPLE WHO OWN SUZUKI FORENZAS 2005, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 MODELS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.IF YOU GOOGLE "SUZUKI TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS", THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10426946
132,425 miles · Mar 1, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AFTER A WHILE YOU SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING THEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR AT MILFORD SUZUKI ,P O BOX M RT 6 & 209, MILFORD, PA 18337. (570) 296-2636. TECH FOUND WIRES RUBBED THROUGH ON METAL BRACKET,…
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INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AFTER A WHILE YOU SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING THEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR AT MILFORD SUZUKI ,P O BOX M RT 6 & 209, MILFORD, PA 18337. (570) 296-2636. TECH FOUND WIRES RUBBED THROUGH ON METAL BRACKET, TECH REPAIRED WIRE AND EVERYTHING WORKS AS DESIGNED. THE REPAIR BILL WAS TOTAL OF $94.77. I DID FILE CASE WITH SUZUKI. CASE NUMBER IS [XXX] MODEL 2006 RENO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10315284
7,000 miles · Aug 27, 2006
Electrical System
1. CAR HESITATES TO START IN THE MORNING AND STALLS 2. CAR DEALER STATES IT NEEDS A SOFTWARE PART. 3. PART INSTALLED AND NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER THAT AS WELL. CAR LEAKED GAS, ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, CAR AGAIN WOULD HESITATE TO START AND WOULD STALL. DEALER PUTS NEW COMPUTER IN THE NEW CAR AND THE CAR RUNS WORSE THAN IT …
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1. CAR HESITATES TO START IN THE MORNING AND STALLS 2. CAR DEALER STATES IT NEEDS A SOFTWARE PART. 3. PART INSTALLED AND NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER THAT AS WELL. CAR LEAKED GAS, ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, CAR AGAIN WOULD HESITATE TO START AND WOULD STALL. DEALER PUTS NEW COMPUTER IN THE NEW CAR AND THE CAR RUNS WORSE THAN IT DID BEFORE. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR WOULD STALL GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND CAR LOOSES STEERING WHEN IT STALLS. ALMOST IN A FEW ACCIDENTS DUE TO STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE KEEP RE-FLASHING THE COMPUTER AND IT'S NOT HELPING. *JB
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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 result in intermittent or total loss of low/high beam headlamp function.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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Exterior Lighting:headlights
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.
Consequence: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
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.
Consequence: 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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