2006 Suzuki Reno: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 31, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · GA

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. A car was coming towards me so I flipped the light switch on my steering column. Which is also the blinker switch. And we almost wrecked head on with each other because when I flipped the switch to go to low beam there was no headlights. None whatsoever on low beam. I have driven on my street testing it to make sure it wasn't a 1 time thing. Or possibly my fault. If I have the low beam lights on when I first turn the lights on they work but go dimmer and dimmer as time goes by. And as soon as I flip the switch whether it's from High beam or low beam it's completely dark. No lights on low beam at all after flipping switch. But they work on high beam. I took it to my mechanic and he said there's a short/problem in the headlight switch/blinker switch on the steering column. I can't/don't drive it at night or anytime after 6pm to be safe. Also my mechanic has had to clear the driver side airbag light that has come on my dashboard 2 times. 1st time he thought it was because the service ingine light came on. He had to replace the cam shaft position sensor. Only a week later the airbag light came back on the dashboard. So off to the repair shop I went again, costing more money. He said he was able to clear it. But not for long. 3 days later it was back on. So I checked different options and took my car to a different repair shop. I was told then that this make and model car had issues with the airbag wire harness from the steering column all the way to how the wiring was ran to the front driver seat how it's to be connected under front driver seat. Causing damage to the airbag sensor & module. Son sold car to me after mom died. Told there's recalls for both, didn't know it or have done. 1 site said yes to car recalls another said no. ??? Help Please...

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Seat belts, Transmission · 100,000 miles · WA

Transmission slippage, failure to properly engage wheels/gears and accelerate the vehicle. Sometimes results in no movement; or it results in movement only at a specific speed and only shutting the vehicle off or keeping the brake applied will stop the vehicle. The vehicle appears to be creeping forward w/o any fuel released. Other issues: seat belt locking does not remain locked. Repeatedly. The vehicle is dangerous. Also, the wiper fluid fails to make contact with the windshield. Extremely poor visibility. No fluid spraying onto the windshields. Washer pump works fine, fluid enters the lines, it just doesn't come out of the spouts and there are no leaks. Brand new battery... Seems almost dead today. Heater... The ice cold air outside is now circulating inside, full blast 30 - 40 minutes, no heat. Headlamp bulbs just changed (again). Several recalls associated with the headlamps and components that facilitate "light" illumination from the head lamps. Had the alignment checked twice with tire type changes recently, the pulling I feel constantly on the road... Apparently not the alignment, but more indicative of transmission issues. If I can manage to get the car moving , to start and move safely, I will be getting fluid exhcanges for coolant system and transmission, and then digest some feedback from those procedures, and I might be needing to get those areas flushed as well. The roadway dangers while driving with a vehicle that does not respond according to general expectations (press the accelerator and enjoy an increase in movement speed, for instance). Everything reported about this vehicle now blares loudly as warnings, fire hazards, and general hazards associated with failure to control speed, even safety belt restraints failing to restrain "anything". Somehow it seems like the manufacturer should be compelled to recall the car forever.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 111,000 miles · WA

Airbag light has been on since I purchased this car april 6th 2016 and driver seatbelt broke recent.january 29 2017 both lowbeam headlights went out,these things were recalled but they say my VIN#doesn't match recalls and won't service or honor these recalls! Thanks

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 85,000 miles · AZ

Car would not start battery charged, but next day vehicle battery would be drained again.... Headlights work sometimes, and turn signal works off and on...

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 63,000 miles · MD

As I was driving I noticed that the headlights were very dim. I pulled over to test my lights and noticed that when I turned on and off the headlights that there was no change in brightness. I turned off the car and turned on the headlights and the lights did not come on. I had been driving with the daytime running lights illuminated only. I did a check online and discovered that there is a recall for my make and model of car. I called the local suzuki dealership and after giving them my VIN they told me that there was no active recall in effect for my car. I think the recall should be expanded to my car as well. In the interim I am taking my car to the dealership to get the headlamps fixed but it will cost me money to do so.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Lights · 30,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting) and was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired the contact was driving at approximately 60 MPH when the headlights stopped functioning. The day time running lights continued to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the vehicle would not be repaired under the recall because it was repaired previously. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Transmission · 68,556 miles · OR

While driving up a hill or accelerating from a stop, the car feels like it slips into neutral and the rpms race. If I let up from the accelerator for a few seconds it will resume normal driving. Mechanic suggests it is either the transmission range sensor or the clutch piston. This is very dangerous as I lose speed rapidly and the roads I travel most do not have enough shoulder to pull over safely. Nearest suzuki repair shop is over an hour away and I don't feel safe in trying to drive it that far. They told me it would not be covered by the 100,000 mile warranty. Other issues with this car: in 2 years I have replace all headlight bulbs 4 times, brakes replaced, and paint is wearing off handles. The transmission is 'sealed' so that the average person/repair shop can't work on them or even check the transmission fluid level (no dip stick).

Filed Apr 5, 2011 · Lights · 108,500 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting). A few months after the repairs were performed, the contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when the headlights stopped functioning. A couple of days later, the daytime running lights and high beam lights also failed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the recall repairs had been performed and the contact would be responsible for the cost of diagnostics and any further repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 108,500. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 132,425 miles · NY

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) when headlights are on after a while you smell electrical burning then the lights go out. Was taken for repair at milford suzuki ,p o box m rt 6 & 209, milford, pa 18337. (570) 296-2636. Tech found wires rubbed through on metal bracket, tech repaired wire and everything works as designed. The repair bill was total of $94.77. I did file case with suzuki. Case number is [xxx] model 2006 reno.

Filed Jan 17, 2009 · Lights · MI

My headlights are shorting out. Mainly the daytime and low beams. I also have a highbeam assembly part that has broken. The lights started to flicker a little now and then. Then it got to the point the low beams just cut out. I am in total darkness. I ran off the road. The highbeams are sometimes affected but usually remain working. However the one high beam does not work due to the fact the internal holder clip for the bulb just broke one day. There is no after market part for this. It is a problem. I am the working poor. I can not afford an other ticket. I already have one for this unresolved problem.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Lights · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the daytime running lights would remain illuminated all day, but the nighttime lights and high beams were inoperable. Eventually, the vehicle would not start. On july 9, 2008, she discovered two recalls on for the 2006 suzuki reno models, one of which clearly stated that the daytime running lights were causing a malfunction (the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v452000: exterior lighting). She took the vehicle to the suzuki dealer and was informed that the recall repair would be covered by the manufacturer, but if not, she would be liable. The dealer stated that the battery needed to be replaced and was unable to determine why the exterior lights were not operating correctly. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall and she would be liable for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 40,900.

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Lights · 971 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact stated that the headlights turned off. The vehicle currently has 4000 miles on the odometer. The dealer replaced the left headlight fuse. The contact stated that on november 15, 2006 the headlights turned off again ,and the contact replaced the fuse. The contact was driving the vehicle on nov 27, 2006 when the same incident occurred while driving 65 MPH. The contact reduced the vehicle's speed to 25 MPH, at which point he drove into a ditch and the airbag deployed. The contact was not wearing his seat belt. The vehicle did not strike anything. The contact stated sustained whiplash. He did not seek medical attention. He was able to drive the vehicle home. There were no warning lights and the vehicle did not lose power. The contact had a scheduled appointment, but he did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact states he replaced the fuse and the headlights wereworking intermittently.