2007 Suzuki Reno: sudden loss of power

5 of the 55 complaints about the 2007 Suzuki Reno describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 49,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2008
1
2007
5
2006
4

What owners say

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 26,083 miles · AR

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.)

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Transmission · 75,264 miles · NH

I had loss of power, the car was not going into gear, went into neutral while driving replaced the transmission range sensor roughly 8mos ago and I am now experiencing the same symptoms now and just ordered the part from suzuki dealership.

Filed Feb 21, 2014 · Transmission · 142,000 miles · SC

I have a 2007 suzuki reno. This vehicle has gone through five (5) transmission rage sensors since I bought it new in november, 2006. Started having problems within two months. Dealership in rock hill, sc had already shut down and doors were padlocked. Have paid a lot of money to have this same sensor changed five times. Why has suzuki not recalled this vehicle to correct the transmission problem?? Why has the federal safety agency done nothing for all of these complaints about the same issue? My car "shifts" into neutral going down highway causing loss of power and acceleration without notice; then check engine light comes on. It is very unnerving and unsafe!!! Please do something!!

Filed Jan 1, 2013 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · NY

Driving on the expressway about 60 MPH my vehicle lost power. The accelerator stopped working. Immediately my vehicle went down to 30 MPH. It felt like the gear went to neutral because the gas pedal wasn't working. In about 30 seconds went back to normal. But in about 20 minutes same thing happened again. It was very unsafe for the traffic around me. Thanks for my husband next to me, and his guidance as he is professional driver, I was able to make it safe to first lane.

Filed Jul 1, 2012 · Engine · 200 miles · GA

This is an on going occurrence since I have owned my vehicle, my engine light keeps coming on. I have taken it to the dealer numerous times and they keep telling me its just a sensor glitch and they have fixed it, along with my airbag light which is still on. A couple days after I leave the dealer, it comes back on and I lose power when I try to excelerate. This has happened to me a couple times when I am entering the interstate and I am getting sick of it. My original warranty has run out and I do not feel I should have to pay for them to fix a problem they still have not fixed although I have taken it to them when the warranty is in effect. Would this be covered under the power train warranty?? I see there are numerous complaints of the same problem..how many reports do you need to determine if this a manufacturing glitch. I am getting very frustrated with this (I should have been a long time ago). What can I do about this without coming out of my pocket. At this point I dont think I would ever by another suzuki and advise my friends against it.