2008 Suzuki Reno Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Suzuki Reno, and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Suzuki Reno
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or…
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. The recall began…
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Suzuki Reno have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,732 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I'm having issues with the range sensor on my 2008 suzuki reno. I replaced it last year with a new one and failed july 2016. I replaced it with a new one. Now its late november and again problems with”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 27, 2017 · Unknown or other
“A couple days ago the timing belt broke on my GM-daewoo 2008 suzuki reno. The vehicle only has just under 130,000 thousand and has been vary well maintained. The belt had been replaced before with a g”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2017 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Suzuki Reno. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Reno model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Reno model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Suzuki Reno | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Suzuki Reno | 3 | 32 |
| 2006 Suzuki Reno | 4 | 63 |
| 2007 Suzuki Reno | 2 | 55 |
| 2008 Suzuki Reno | 1 | 23 |
Checking a specific 2008 Suzuki Reno
How do I know if my 2008 Suzuki Reno has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Suzuki Reno; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V262000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Suzuki models
- Forenza907 complaints
- Grand Vitara639 complaints
- SX4312 complaints
- Sidekick221 complaints
- XL7217 complaints
- Verona216 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
- VZR1800146 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.