2008 Suzuki Reno
Only 23 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2008 | 23 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
13 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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While driving the car automatically downshifts into neutral. I was told it was a transmission range sensor and it was not covered by the warranty. This will cost + or - 250.00.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-01
Vehicle speed control
6 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Suzuki Reno. While driving 20 MPH, the contact applied the brakes. The vehicle jerked forward and began to accelerate automatically. The contact applied the emergency brake, but the acceleration continued.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-22
Engine
5 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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Driving down the road going 50 mphs the engine light comes on loses all power goes into lump home mode. Took it to the shop and replaced the throttle position sensor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-28
Electrical system
4 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.
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My car Suzuki Reno 2008 was parking at my driveway and it caught fire under the driver steering column. The day after I reported the incident to Suzuki motors corp and three days after I received in the mail a safety recall "Xa".
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-19
Air bags
4 of 23 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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I purchased a new 2008 Suzuki Reno from a dealership in tallahassee who is no longer in business. A message appear on the right side (Passage) that the airbag is off. I bought this to the attention of the dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-28
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Suzuki Reno — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V262000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Suzuki Reno?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Suzuki Reno have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.