MYRModel Year Report

2005 Suzuki Reno

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2005 Suzuki Reno
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:44.055Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Reno Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 63 complaints 2006 2007: 55 complaints 2007 2008: 23 complaints 2008
2005: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
200532
200663
200755
200823

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 41%

41% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

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DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. NOT SURE AIRBAG WOULD INFLATE IF I WAS IN A ACCIDENT OR IF IT MIGHT INFLATE ON ITS OWN WHILE I AM DRIVING AND CAUSE A ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190906

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN CAR WAS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD. HAD IT RESET AT DEALERSHIP, CAME BACK ON WITHIN HOURS. CALLED BACK AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON SUZUKI RENOS AND FORENZAS. AI BAG LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120419

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16%

16% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091201

I WAS DRIVING EARLY IN THE EVENING AND DRIVING IN A WELL LIT 15 MPH ZONE JUST AFTER DUSK. PEOPLE ON THE SIDEWALK STARTED POINTING AT MY CAR. WHEN I TURNED UP THE SIDE STREET I REALIZED I HAD NO HEADLIGHTS!

NHTSA ODI report, 20120505

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WANT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT/INVESTIGATION INTO THE 2005 SUZUKI RENO AIRBAG SYSTEM. I BELIEVE MY CASE TO BE IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100526

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071031 — exterior lighting

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.

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

Campaign 07V452000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120925 — electrical system, exterior lighting

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 b

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

Campaign 12V397000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141029 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 14V262000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Suzuki Reno — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V452000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V397000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V262000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Suzuki Reno reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Reno?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Reno have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.