Suzuki Reno loss of power problems

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 62,000 miles · CA

On 04/21/15 another incident was when I was driving to the hospital and all of a sudden my car dropped to less than 20 MPH and wouldn't accelerate.I had to pull over without power steering to get my son to the hospital. On 5/04/2015 I was driving my car to drop my son off at daycare and when I started my car it revved up the engine on its own from 2-3 RPM's and then idled and I put the car in drive and drove about 2 miles and then while I was at a stop light I was stopped and my car jerked forward slightly 2 times and you could hear the change in the car then all of a sudden it died. I waited about 4 minutes and started it up again and it got me to my sons daycare and then I shut it off took him in and went to start my car and it wouldn't start. After waiting for 3 minutes I tried again and the same thing happened on my way to work. My car died while I was at the stop light. This time I was on a hill and my car started rolling backwards but my brakes were on so I didn't hit the car behind me.the latest incident occurred while I was on the freeway and I was going 65 MPH and it lost power and I slowed to 20 MPH then my car died this time it took almost 15 minutes for me to start my car. I took it to the shop 4 times and they replaced my throttle body, throttle actuator control, and my throttle position sensor. It still didn't stop my car from dying. My mechanic told me it keeps losing the signal and the suzuki dealer is shutting it off. I am very scared to drive my vehicle in case I get into an accident due to it continuously dying on me.

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 Apr 17, 2013 · Transmission · 47,208 miles · PA

Pulling out at a red light the car had no power like it stopped working or was out of gear hesitation. Check engine light came on transmission code p0705. Had it replaced at a reputable transmission repair shop. Same problem again 3/28/2013 given a replacement part free. Same problem again 4/15/2013 going to suzuki 4/18/2013 for them to check the car. Stressing me out, I hope I don't get killed because of this loss of power. I guess I have to pay for this continuing problem which I don't see why they didn't do a recall when they are aware of this ongoing problem with my car as well as others.

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.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · FL

I have a 2006, reno with around 52k miles on it. In trying to go up a small hill, the car started to lose it's ability to accelerate. Once I reached the top it was better, but then indicated on the dashboard a d with a slash through it. My car then would still have difficulty accelerating. In coming to a stop then trying to accelerate to turn a corner it continued to have difficulty accelerating. The car then begins to lose power. The check engine light would come on and stay on. It would then go off and within a few days come right back on. Before the check engine light would come on, the car would jolt then have the override (d with a slash) on the dashboard. I then have to place the car on park (each gear giving a jolt to the car), turn it off and then restart the car to hope it accelerates like it should. I am told the transmission range sensor is the problem. It occurs at least once a week, and sometimes once every two weeks if the car is acting the way it should. This is ridiculous. I have almost been hit once and had to pray I would make it to the side of the merge lane on the highway another time since the car would not accelerate properly while trying to merge. I am taking it to get repaired/replaced and hope it doesn't occur again.

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 1,500 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki reno. The contact stated that his vehicle lost power multiple times intermittently. The failure would last approximately 5-10 seconds and then function normally again. The contact was concerned about the failure occurring on the interstate, which could pose a severe safety risk. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not determine the cause of the failure. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 02/05/09. *lj updated 02/10/09.

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.