Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki Reno, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags18
- Exterior lighting5
- Power train4
- Tires3
- Electrical system2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Structure2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Engine1
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Suzuki told its dealers about the 2005 Suzuki Reno: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10216558 | Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. |
| 10152052 | This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm. |
| 10086741 | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATES A BULLETIN ORIGINALLY ISSUED ON MAY 18, 2016, CONCERNING A SPECIAL WARRANTY EXTENSION (ZH) FOR 2005-2008 SUZUKI FORENZA AND SUZUKI RENO VEHICLES. THE UPDATES ARE: (1) THE EXISTENCE OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1379 IS ADDED TO THE LIST OF DTCS THAT MAKE A VEHICLE ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIR UNDER SPECIAL WARRANTY EXTENSION ZH; AND (2) THE PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER FOR DAMAGE HAS BEEN CLARIFIED. |
| 10052515 | SUZUKI: SUZUKI HAS REPLACEMENT OIL PUMPS THAT HAVE A THREADED PLUG. THE THREADED PROVES TO BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE NEW OIL PUMP. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PROCEDURES WHEN REPLACING THE OLD OIL PUMP. *JS |
| 10024197 | REQUIRED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE. MY 2004-2008 FORENZ SEDAN/WAGON, RENO (RQ420). *NJ |
| 10024195 | AIRBAG LIGHT ON; DTC B1378 (DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RESISTANCE TOO HIGH) AND/OR DTC B1382 (PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RESISTANCE TOO HIGH). FORENZA, SEDAN/WAGON, RENO (RQ420) 2005-2006. VIN(S) -6K425022. *NJ |
| 10023878 | P0441 OR P0496 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM CONTINUOUS PURGE FLOW). *NJ |
| 10021296 | CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN WATER PUMP PULLEY INSPECTION. *KB |
| 10020472 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM CONTINUOUS PURGE FLOW. ECM SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE UNNECESSARY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. SUZUKI. *KB |
| 10019168 | PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ON WHEN IF SHOULD BE OFF. *TT |
| 10019167 | PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ON WHEN IF SHOULD BE OFF. *TT |
| 10016836 | VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH IDLE (2000+R.P.M.) FOR UP TO TEN SECONDS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH RELEASED. *TT |
| 10016423 | HARSH 4TH TO 3RD AUTOMATIC DOWNSHIFT AND UNWANTED P1884 DTC. 2004 SUZUKI RENO-RQ420 *SC |
| 10015897 | NOISE FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS. 2004-2005 SUZUKI/FORENZA SEDAN/WAGON AND RENO. *SC |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)