NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Suzuki Reno; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 14V262000 · 19 May 2014
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system — Interior/under dashCampaign 12V397000 · 14 Aug 2012
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.
Remedy: 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 lightingCampaign 07V452000 · 25 Sep 2007
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.
Remedy: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Air bags18 · 56%
Exterior lighting5 · 16%
Power train4 · 12%
Tires3 · 9%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 6%
Fuel system2 · 6%
Gasoline2 · 6%
Electrical system2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
I went to go get my car checked out at a local auto parts store. Turned on my car and when i was on drive it was showing something weird on it when i put it on different gears they would not go in order. Such as if it was in park it would show a d for drive or if it was in reverse it would show 3rd gear and so on.…
I have a 2005 suzuki reno. The driver's side and passenger side air bag warning light is on constantly. I have taken it back to suzuki who admits there is a tsb for this fault but have said to me that they repair it and within a few miles the fault returns. This presents a significant danger of injury to the driver…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting) and since the repair, the headlights failed to function properly. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. While driving between 30 to 40 mph on a dark back road, the headlights failed. Upon further inspection he saw smoke coming the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was previously repaired according to recall number…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.