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Suzuki RenoModel year report

2005 Suzuki Reno Problems

Complaints
32filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
38,500miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Suzuki Reno (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 Suzuki Reno. The part named most often is air bags, with 18 complaints (56% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (5) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 59% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Airbag warning light came on for no reason.vehicle has never been in any kind of accident. I have read online that this a common problem with the RENO and forenza. There are problems with seat sensors/wiring and clocksprings. Suzuki has long known of the problem ,but will not issue a recall for this vehicle. I was told by the dealer that they have issued a recall on the xl7 and grand vitara for this problem. I have also read of accidents involving these vehicles w/ injuries in which airbags did not deploy. Suzuki needs to step up and address this costly/safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10515001, filed 2013-06, 99,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “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! …”

NHTSA complaint #10457545, filed 2012-05, 63,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I went to go get my car checked out at a local auto parts store. Turned on my car and when I was on drive it was showing something weird on it when I put it on different gears they would not go in order. Such as if it was in park it would show a d for drive or if it was in reverse it would show 3rd gear and so on. Whenever I would change gears it would kick really nasty and shake alot and I would have to push the gas just so I could move. The employee then used a check engine light device and I had an o2 sensor issue and a transmission range sensor issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10441695, filed 2011-12, 183,356 miles

Tires: “Dt: 2005 Suzuki RENO. The consumer bought the car in december 2004 as new vehicle. The gas mileage was getting lower and lower. Took the car to the dealership, and they told her that they did not have the technology to fix the car. The dealership had no idea what was wrong with vehicle. Upon first purchasing the car consumer was getting 230 miles to the tank. Currently , was only getting around 10 miles to a tank. Had not taken vehicle to any other dealership for repairs. . The vehicle tire had to be changed at 18000 mile because the metal started showing.”

NHTSA complaint #10134221, filed 2005-09, 100 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

59% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 92,000 miles.

14%0–100%10–2545%25–5014%50–7514%75–1009%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 38,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Suzuki Reno version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Reno FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202822$3,050
Reno FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual202722$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Suzuki Reno → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Suzuki Reno

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20082355,0801—23—Stable
20075557,1002—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20066352,8504—23Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20053238,5003—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Suzuki Reno model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Suzuki Reno have?

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 Suzuki Reno as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Suzuki Reno is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 18 complaints (56% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 5.

Has the 2005 Suzuki Reno been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Suzuki Reno get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Suzuki Reno (Reno, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Suzuki Reno reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,500 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 92,000 miles; 59% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.