2008 Suzuki Reno Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Reno years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki Reno. That ranks 4th out of 5 Reno model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 52%), typically at around 47,208 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 12 | 52% | 47,208 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 26% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 22% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 88 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 79,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Suzuki Reno recalls (1)
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.
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'm having issues with the range sensor on my 2008 suzuki reno. I replaced it last year with a new one and failed july 2016. I replaced it with a new one. Now its late november and again problems with the range sensor again!!!!!!!!! After relacing it with a new one in july 2017 that's 4 months…
A couple days ago the timing belt broke on my gm-daewoo 2008 suzuki reno. The vehicle only has just under 130,000 thousand and has been vary well maintained. The belt had been replaced before with a gates timing belt at about 100,000 i believe. Therefore meaning the belt broke with just under…
I took my car in to find out why the airbag light for the passenger side was on by the clock and on my dash. Come to find out the part that i need to fix it is hard to find and that the part is also bad. In order to fix my problem it will cost me $2500 to fix it. So i think i will wait till it gets…
I've had to replace the throttle body as well as the transission range sensor and the trans axle control module. I've had to replace the arms on the windshield as well for the windshield wipers because they had came off while i was driving. This car has almost caused me my life multiple times and…
This really should be enforced as a recall. Obd2 codes are p0705 and p0705p (transmission range sensor failures). When shifting to d or r, the check engine light goes on, you hear a loud voice and the car shakes, it's scary. The failure starts soon after powertrain warranty expiration date. I…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Reno?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki Reno?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.