IllustrationLUCKILY I WAS PARKED. TURNED ON MY CAR TO ROLL UP THE WINDOWS AND SUDDENLY THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT EXPLODED,WITH WHAT LOOKED LIKE AN AIRBAG INSIDE THE SEAT. IT HIT MY ARM CAUSING A BRUISE. THE SEAT IS NOW TORN AND BUSTED.
2007 Suzuki Reno
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Suzuki Reno do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
1425–50K
1550–75K
1175–100K
6100–150K
1150K+
52 reports with mileage · 3 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports
Seats complaints
2 reportsUPON EXECUTING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 32 MPH, THE INNER SUPPORT BRACE IN THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION BROKE. THIS CAUSED MY FOOT WHICH WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR TO BE JAMMED FORWARD AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DOWNSHIFT AND ACCELERATE THROUGH THE TURN. THE SEAT IS NOW UNABLE TO BE ADJUSTED FORWARD OR BACKWARD. UPON FURTHER ONLI…
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UPON EXECUTING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 32 MPH, THE INNER SUPPORT BRACE IN THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION BROKE. THIS CAUSED MY FOOT WHICH WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR TO BE JAMMED FORWARD AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DOWNSHIFT AND ACCELERATE THROUGH THE TURN. THE SEAT IS NOW UNABLE TO BE ADJUSTED FORWARD OR BACKWARD. UPON FURTHER ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS QUITE A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THESE CARS. *TR
Official recalls
214V262000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
May 19, 2014
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 the DRL module.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the headlamp switch or DRL module, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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 October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
07V315000 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Jul 24, 2007
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONS, WHICH COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT OR COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.