2006 Suzuki Reno review from North America
"This is the most unreliable car I have ever owned!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We had minor problems when we first bought the car. The check engine light would come on for no reason. In fact, it happened so often that the service center at the dealership we bought our Reno at would tell us to "just keep driving the car until the check engine light (went) off."
The other problem was the airbag sensor light. It would stay on even when someone over 65 lbs. was sitting in the front passenger seat.
Last January (2007) we had our first MAJOR problem with the car. While on the freeway going 80 mph, the car quit accelerating and the car filled with gas fumes. I had to pull off into the emergency lane and call a Suzuki dealership, who told me to bring the car in a few days later. The dealership never found the problem... even after 7 visits within 14 months to 2 different Suzuki dealerships, the problem wasn't found until two weeks ago. The throttle body was the problem... and guess what isn't covered under the 100, 000 mile/10 year warranty OR the extended warranty?!?!
General comments?
The Reno may be a "cute" car, but if you want something reliable, this isn't the car for you.
Check and recheck the warranties with this car. You'll be shocked at what isn't covered.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2008 |