2005 Suzuki Reno Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Suzuki Reno, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki RENO. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10487199, filed 2012-12, 139,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki RENO. While driving between 30 to 40 MPH on a dark back road, the headlights failed. Upon further inspection he saw smoke coming the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was previously repaired according to recall number 07v452000 (exterior lighting). He then added that any repairs made would be at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10294159, filed 2009-12, 92,000 miles“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 NHTSA campaign id number: 12v397000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and NHTSA 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485172, filed 2012-11, 137,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V262000May 19, 2014Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1…Covers: Suzuki Reno 2005–2008, Forenza 2004–2008
- 12V397000Aug 14, 2012Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Forenza and model year 2005-2006 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 23, 2003, through March 7, 2006…Covers: Suzuki Reno 2005–2006, Forenza 2004–2006
- 07V452000Sep 25, 2007On certain passenger vehicles, headlamp low beam or daytime running light (drl) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack on the wiring harness.Covers: Suzuki Reno 2004–2006, Forenza 2004–2006
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki Reno
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki Reno
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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