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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
1425–50K
1550–75K
1175–100K
6100–150K
1150K+
52 reports with mileage · 3 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
55 reports
52,835 miles · Dec 9, 2009
Air BagsInjury
ON 12-08-09, I ENTERED INTO MY 2007 SUZUKI RENO. I WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. I TURNED THE IGNITION TO ACCESSORY MODE(I DID NOT START THE ENGINE), WITHIN SECONDS MY DRIVER'S SIDE(SEAT) AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS IN THE VEHICLE, NOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE THAT WOULD CAUSE AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. I HAVE SUSTAINED M…
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ON 12-08-09, I ENTERED INTO MY 2007 SUZUKI RENO. I WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. I TURNED THE IGNITION TO ACCESSORY MODE(I DID NOT START THE ENGINE), WITHIN SECONDS MY DRIVER'S SIDE(SEAT) AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS IN THE VEHICLE, NOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE THAT WOULD CAUSE AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. I HAVE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE AIRBAG. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO CONTACT SUZUKI CORPORATE OFFICE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH NUMEROUS REPS WITH SUZUKI, ALL OF WHOM SAY THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY LOCAL DEALER THAT THEY WILL TOW THE CAR TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR INSPECTION. BUT DUE TO THE FACT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY INITIAL WARRANT OF 36000 MILES, ANY AND ALL REPAIRS - THIS INCLUDES MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS - WOULD HAVE TO BE COVERED PERSONALLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10295144
20,000 miles · Oct 23, 2009
Air BagsExterior LightingFuel System, Gasoline
SINCE THE PURCHASE, MY FLAT TIRE INDICATOR LIGHTS. THE FRONT DRIVERS TIRE AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES NEED AIR ABOUT EVERY TWO WEEKS. ABOUT 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE INTERIOR LIGHTS, PASSENGER SIDE REAR LIGHTS WENT OUT. AFTER REPLACING FUSES AND BULBS THERE IS STILL NO LIGHT. NOT LONG AFTER THAT, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILU…
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SINCE THE PURCHASE, MY FLAT TIRE INDICATOR LIGHTS. THE FRONT DRIVERS TIRE AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES NEED AIR ABOUT EVERY TWO WEEKS. ABOUT 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE INTERIOR LIGHTS, PASSENGER SIDE REAR LIGHTS WENT OUT. AFTER REPLACING FUSES AND BULBS THERE IS STILL NO LIGHT. NOT LONG AFTER THAT, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE PURGE VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10289453
22,134 miles · Jul 17, 2008
Power Train
DRIVING AT 60 MILES PER HR AND THE CAR S SPEED WILL DROP DOWN TO 20 MILES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON (CHECK ENGINE)ALSO I WILL BE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN IT IS TIME TO PROCEED AND WHILE PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL IT WILL ONLY GO UP TO 5-8 MILES IT OCCURS EVERY TWO TO THREE DAYS. THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT IT 5 T…
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DRIVING AT 60 MILES PER HR AND THE CAR S SPEED WILL DROP DOWN TO 20 MILES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON (CHECK ENGINE)ALSO I WILL BE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN IT IS TIME TO PROCEED AND WHILE PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL IT WILL ONLY GO UP TO 5-8 MILES IT OCCURS EVERY TWO TO THREE DAYS. THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT IT 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING THEY CHECK THE COMPUTER CHIP AND TELL ME THE GAS CAP WAS NOT ON TIGHT THEY REPLACED THE GAS PEDAL. THEY REPLACED THE HOSE LEADING TO THE GAS AND PEDAL AND THEY HAVE IT NOW AGAIN I JUST WANT MY CAR FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10234739
34,000 miles · May 27, 2008
Seat Belts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SEAT BELT FAILED. THE FORD DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE SEAT BELT, BUT ADVISED HER TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT PLANS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ON HER NEXT DAY OFF FROM WORK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
NHTSA ODI #10229022
12,800 miles · Mar 21, 2008
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS OF MARCH 21, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE OF THE CRASH, THE DRIVER OF THE SUSTAINED A BUMP ON THE HEAD AND THE F…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS OF MARCH 21, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE OF THE CRASH, THE DRIVER OF THE SUSTAINED A BUMP ON THE HEAD AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BUMP ON THE HEAD, BRUISES ON HER KNEES AND AN INJURED THUMB. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,800.
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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