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2006 Suzuki Reno reliability record

NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2006 Suzuki Reno from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.

NHTSA source snapshot · 2026Consumer reports are not verified defects Official source
NHTSA complaints
102
Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN
16 complaints
Recalls on record
2
see below
Reported harm
6 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 4 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.

Complaint rank

#4,113

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Suzuki median

-72

median 175 across 14 Suzuki records

Vs 2004-2008

-173

median 275 complaints in 883 records

Top component share

24%

Power Train: 24 complaints

What owners report fails — 2006 Suzuki Reno

  • POWER TRAIN 16
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
  • AIR BAGS 12
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 8

2 recalls on record for the 2006 Suzuki Reno

  • NHTSA 14V262000 · 2014 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS If the heat generated within the headlamp switch or DRL module located on the left side of the steering column melts the
  • NHTSA 12V397000 · 2012 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS If the headlamps fail to function, this will lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Suzuki Reno units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Suzuki Reno reliable?

NHTSA has 102 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Suzuki Reno and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (16 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Suzuki Reno units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Reno?

Owners most often report problems with: power train (16), electrical system (13), air bags (12), exterior lighting (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2006 Suzuki Reno?

This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2006 Suzuki Reno. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.

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