2006 Suzuki Reno Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Reno years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Reno. That is the most of any Reno model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (24 complaints, 38%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 63owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 | 38% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 22% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 22% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 21% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 8% | 91,061 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 8% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% | 32,350 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 47,850 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 18,550 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Suzuki Reno recalls (4)
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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
I just bought a Used 2006 Suzuki Reno from a private seller 3 months ago. It has less then 53,000 miles on it so I thought I was getting a great deal. While driving it at night 3 weeks ago, I had my lights on high beam. A car was coming towards me so I flipped the light switch on my steering…
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…
Airbag light has been on since i purchased this car april 6th 2016 and driver seatbelt broke recent.january 29 2017 both lowbeam headlights went out,these things were recalled but they say my vin#doesn't match recalls and won't service or honor these recalls! Thanks *tr
I currently had my transmission go out. It did not show any signs of going out and and just kind of died today.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 suzuki reno. While driving at approximately 25 to 30 mph, the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the brake switch caused the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Reno?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Reno?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.