Suzuki Reno headlights problems

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 1, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 180,000 miles · NC

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.

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 4, 2014 · Lights · 104,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki reno. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH the head lights suddenly malfunctioned and stopped operating. The contact indicated while driving at night only the high beam lights would operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Lights · 139,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting) and since the repair, the headlights failed to function properly. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 141,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Lights · 137,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki reno. While parked, the contact noticed that the headlights would not illuminate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was included in the recalls under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v452000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. After the repairs, the daytime running lights would not illuminate. There was a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel but the contact was unaware of what it was exactly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the failure was not related to either recall and they would not assist with any repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

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 May 5, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 63,000 miles · HI

I was driving early in the evening and driving in a well lit 15 MPH zone just after dusk. People on the sidewalk started pointing at my car. When I turned up the side street I realized I had no headlights! I found out that my high beams still worked and I drove a short distance with the high beams. I had the car checked for fuses, relays, and bulbs by my mechanic. I was told it was in the wiring. I came home and checked the computer and found out that there was a recall for this problem which I was never informed of. This could have resulted in a potential crash! The american suzuki company will not honor this recall. This car was not sold in hawaii, but was shipped here from california from the person I bought it from in 2005. Now they want me to pay for it, and I have to find my own ase mechanic that is willing to have instructions faxed to them if they meet the requirements.. On top of that, they are only willing to pay $68.00....which I am sure will not cover the labor for this procedure. I am on social security and do not have the money to pay for this repair.. What do I do next? I need my headlights fixed! Please help!