Most common 2007 Suzuki Reno problems
Share of the 55 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Suzuki Reno complaints by model year
Best Reno years: 2008, 2005. Years to avoid: 2006, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Suzuki Reno recalls (2)
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008.
Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt tongue will not latch into the buckle and, in rare cases, even the locked tongue will pop out by low stretching force. If the buckle does not latch completely, the buckle could release without pressing the release button.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger seat belt buckles with the improved part free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2007. Owners May contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
What 2007 Suzuki Reno owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 26 →
My 2007 Suzuki Reno only have around 56000 miles and it started to shake while putting it on reverse gear. Don't move sometime after putting it on drive and make loud noise as I try to accelerate, engine light is on since July 2nd and these issues started from that time. I took it to a local o'reilly to check engine light code and they said its a transmission related code.
1 placing the vehicle in any gear causes this particular problem. My vehicle began to show symptoms at about 30,000 miles. 2 when the vehicle is placed in any gear, a diagnostic code is set that only allows the vehicle to operate in drive or reverse. Lower gears are not allowed to operate when in this mode of operation. Initially the failure was when the vehicle was cold (below 60 degrees f) later the problem occurred frequently when the vehicle was started. The result is very sluggish acceleration of the vehicle which could result in a crash after pulling into traffic. 3 replacement of the "PRNDL" or park-neutral switch or transmission range switch ( all names for the same part) corrected the problem. …
Air bags
Tl contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Reno. While driving 32 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of her vehicle. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy. As of March 21, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. Because of the crash, the driver of the sustained a bump on the head and the front seat passenger sustained a bump on the head, bruises on her knees and an injured thumb. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 12,800.
Takata recall. I got into my car to leave. I reached back for my seat belt and the airbag inside the drivers seat deployed. My car was not in motion, I was sitting in a parking lot and the car was not impacted by anything. The airbag struck me on the left side and I got out of the car and went inside to the er because I was already at the hospital for a regular appointment. I did not sit back hard in the seat, I simply reached back for my seat belt and the airbag deployed from within the drivers seat, not the side of the car.
Electrical system
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Suzuki Reno. While the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch in the on position, the vehicle caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There was no police report filed. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
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. …
2007 Suzuki Reno engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Suzuki Reno a good car?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Reno rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Reno at the same age. It is one of the Reno years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Suzuki Reno?
The transmission & drivetrain — 26 complaints, 47% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the air bags (13) and electrical system (12).
How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Reno have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Suzuki Reno, the most recent from May 19, 2014 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Suzuki Reno?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008 and 2005. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006 and 2007. See the full Suzuki Reno years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki Reno problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 37% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.