Luckily I was parked. Turned on my car to roll up the windows and suddenly the drivers side seat exploded,with what looked like an airbag inside the seat. It hit my arm causing a bruise. The seat is now torn and busted.
The worst 2007 Suzuki Reno problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission26
- Airbags13
- Electrical12
- Acceleration8
- Engine7
- Lights5
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Steering1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Suzuki Reno
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
- Risk
- If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- 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. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
Recall number 14V262000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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 completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.
- Risk
- These buckle malfunctions, which could prevent a person from using the seat belt or could cause the seat belt to fail to function as designed, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 07V315000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Suzuki Reno 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts...
- This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile...
- This service bulletin updates a bulletin originally issued on may 18, 2016, concerning a special warranty...
- Suzuki: suzuki has replacement oil pumps that have a threaded plug
- Suzuki vehicle: counter measure procedure for DTC P2135
- Suzuki vehicles: counter measure procedure for DTC P2138
- Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure
- P0441 or P0496 (evaporative emission system continuous purge flow)
- Manual transmission shift linkage adjustment
2007 Suzuki Reno fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-20 | 28 | 22-23 |
What 2007 Suzuki Reno owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall. I got into my car to leave. I reached back for my seat belt and the airbag inside the drivers seat deployed. My car was not in motion, I was sitting in a parking lot and the car was not impacted by anything. The airbag struck me on the left side and I got out of the car and went inside to the er because I was already at the hospital for a regular appointment. I did not sit back hard in the seat, I simply reached back for my seat belt and the airbag deployed from within the drivers seat, not the side of the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling and an abnormal noise could be heard coming from the engine. In addition, the vehicle had an abnormal odor. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
After going and having the wiring checked at pugmire suzuki, for my airbag recall , in november 2017, and having no problems seen, I am now in feburary 2017, experiencing my airbag warning/idiot light on my car's dash. Pugmire suzuki refuses to rexamine the car, without me paying $100.00 to have it diagnosed. The car has not been in accident, and the airbag is unused.
My 2007 suzuki reno only have around 56000 miles and it started to shake while putting it on reverse gear. Don't move sometime after putting it on drive and make loud noise as I try to accelerate, engine light is on since july 2nd and these issues started from that time. I took it to a local o'reilly to check engine light code and they said its a transmission related code.
Takata recall: the steering wheel light keep coming on and off. Im not sure why, I keep fluid in the tube. The engine light never goes off. This all happenedes in april 2015 at the house address the car first purchased.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 suzuki reno. While the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch in the on position, the vehicle caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There was no police report filed. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki reno. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the low beam headlights began turning on and off. The contact stopped on the side of the road. When she turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that a recall notification was received for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Electric locks continue to cycle on and off, not in complete movement or circuit on and off cycles, causing undue load on alternator, and causing the car to stall out, occasionally even at a zero speed, or in reverse...updated 10-26-15 *bf given the poor electrical history of this model car, I formally request a recall in regards to this safety issue, as the doors could lock or unlock at any given time. Furthermore, the wiring harness for the daytime running lights, that was recalled by nhsta, has been replaced previous to this incident. And the day or time that this problem started.
Issue noted: a hesitation/loss of power while driving resulting in rapid deceleration and no response from the acceleration pedal/throttle. Several "pumps" of the pedal were required and after some coasting, the vehicle accelerator would respond again. Issue noted as being worse in warmer temperatures and also when driving on hills/inclines. Issue creates a major safety concern when pulling into or across lanes with traffic as the issue may reoccur at any time. On the first occurrence of this issue (10-12-09), vehicle was taken into dealership w/ hesitation and loss of power. The throttle body was replaced at that time with part#13400-85z20. Issue reoccurred (06/09/11) and dealership checked electrical connections/ground wires, etc. And applied stabliant 22 to terminals. Issue reoccurred (08/24/11) and throttle body was replaced again with part# 13400-85z21. Issue reoccurred (01/25/12) and was taken to an import specialist that suspected the foot pedal sensor (est. Cost 350.00). Subsequent service at dealership included wiring/signal correlation work between throttle body and foot pedal sensor. Issue is reoccurring now (07/07/15) and after $1597.22 in repair costs since 2007 with this issue, I am hesitant to spend more money on a poorly engineered product that the manufacturer refuses to accept responsibility for by issuing a recall (similar complaints noted on this site and online.)
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Questions about the 2007 Suzuki Reno
Is the 2007 Suzuki Reno reliable?
Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 2007 Suzuki Reno, close to a typical Reno model year.
What is the 2007 Suzuki Reno year score?
The 2007 Suzuki Reno scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Suzuki Reno: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Suzuki Reno?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 26 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles. Next is airbags (13).
How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Reno have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and seat belts.
What year does the Suzuki Reno have bad transmission?
The Suzuki Reno model years with the most transmission complaints are 2007 (26 complaints), 2006 (24 complaints) and 2008 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Suzuki Reno get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Suzuki Reno range from 22 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-20 city and 28 highway.
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