2008 Suzuki Reno power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Suzuki Reno — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I've had to replace the throttle body as well as the transission range sensor and the trans axle control module. I've had to replace the arms on the windshield as well for the windshield wipers because they had came off while I was driving. This car has almost caused me my life multiple times and…”
filed Mar 20, 2016
“This really should be enforced as a recall. Obd2 codes are p0705 and p0705p (transmission range sensor failures). When shifting to d or r, the check engine light goes on, you hear a loud voice and the car shakes, it's scary. The failure starts soon after powertrain warranty expiration date. I…”
filed Nov 14, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Required automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2008 forenz sedan/wagon, reno (rq420). *nj
TS0601238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2008Manual transmission shift linkage adjustment. *nj
0508157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2007
Power Train problems in other Reno years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Reno | 26 | 47% |
| 2006 Reno | 24 | 38% |
| 2005 Reno | 4 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Suzuki Reno
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.