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 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Reno have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2005 Suzuki Reno

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2005 Suzuki Reno
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:46.016Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 32
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2005: 32 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	0
2005	32
2006	63
2007	55
2008	23

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

59% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2010-05-26

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, 2019-09-06

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, 2012-04-19

Exterior lighting

16% · 5 reports

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, 2009-12-01

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, 2012-05-05

Also filed under Electrical system

Power train

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Tires

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall.

Structure

6% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2007-10-31Exterior lighting07V452000 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…

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2012-09-25Electrical system, exterior lighting12V397000 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…

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…

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2014-10-29Exterior lighting14V262000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Suzuki Reno — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 07V452000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 12V397000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Recall 14V262000 · Exterior lighting

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 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Reno have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.