MYRModel Year Report

2006 Suzuki Reno

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2006 Suzuki Reno
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:10:39.554Z

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

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

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TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, FAILURE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEELS/GEARS AND ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190113

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WAS DRIVING ON I40 TO WILMINGTON, NC FROM RALEIGH, NC. I STOPPED TO GET GAS WHEN I WAS ABOUT 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM WILMINGTON. I NOTICED MY DASHBOARD LOOKED LIKE IT WAS JUMPY. ALL THE GAUGE LINES WERE GOING BACK AND FORTH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120810

I just bought a Used 2006 Suzuki Reno from a private seller 3 months ago. It has less then 53,000 miles on it so I thought I was getting a great deal. While driving it at night 3 weeks ago, I had my lights on high beam.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241031

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%

19% of complaints: exterior lighting — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141229

I just bought a Used 2006 Suzuki Reno from a private seller 3 months ago. It has less then 53,000 miles on it so I thought I was getting a great deal. While driving it at night 3 weeks ago, I had my lights on high beam.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241031

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI RENO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SWERVED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND WAS STRUCK BY A SEMI-VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070719

I just bought a Used 2006 Suzuki Reno from a private seller 3 months ago. It has less then 53,000 miles on it so I thought I was getting a great deal. While driving it at night 3 weeks ago, I had my lights on high beam.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241031

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070831 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Campaign 07V315000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2006 Suzuki Reno — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V315000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • 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.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Suzuki Reno?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Reno have?

4 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.