2006 Suzuki Reno problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Reno with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 24.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 15.7%.
Complaints102
Crashes6
Fires4
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 24.5% · 25
Air bags 15.7% · 16
Exterior lighting 13.7% · 14
Electrical system 12.7% · 13
Vehicle speed control 4.9% · 5
Engine 4.9% · 5
Engine and engine cooling 4.9% · 5
Suspension 3.9% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 3 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 21 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 55,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Reno. The contact stated that the vehicle independently changed gears while driving. The malfunction indicator light illuminated on the instrument panel after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage 43,000. Power train
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Reno. The contact stated that while shifting from park to drive, the vehicle experienced a violent jerking motion. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled shortly after being started. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 52,000. Power train · reported at 52,000 miles
Car will go from drive to neutral while driving and it has been happening for 2 weeks off and on it comes and goes .I has happened while on a bridge ,going up a hill,and as driving on the highway . Power train · reported at 88,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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