2005 Suzuki Reno Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Reno years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki Reno. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Reno model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (18 complaints, 56%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Suzuki Reno problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 56% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 16% | 114,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 19,599 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 9% | 16,050 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 48,285 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 183,356 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 345 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 590 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 33,570 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Suzuki Reno recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
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.
Exterior lighting:headlights; electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Problem: 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.
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.
Exterior lighting
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Drivers side airbag light stays on. Not sure airbag would inflate if i was in a accident or if it might inflate on its own while i am driving and cause a accident. I also cannot find a suzuki dealership anymore that could do a recall repair if there is one.
The airbag light keeps coming on and the passenger airbag is off. All the time.
The airbag warning light turned on without any readily identifiable cause. Several repair facilities cannot seem to find out why it remains on. I suspect this is related to the following tsbs: #ts0501158, #0312234, and #0512234. Why this isn't being treated as a safety issue is unclear to me. This…
I have had a recalled on my car since 12/2014 and as of today 3/30/2015 and still having an issues with the dealerships to fix it. *tr
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Reno?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Suzuki Reno?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Suzuki Reno a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Reno model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.