TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 30 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A TRANSMISSION SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE MANUFACTURE…
2007 Suzuki Reno powertrain problems
moderate 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
VEHICLE LOSES ACCELERATION, AND DOESN'T REACT PROPERLY TO GAS PEDAL. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO MERGE ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BY READING ONLINE IT SEEMS TO BE THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR, A LOT OF PEOPLE ON FORUMS ARE WRITING ABOUT THIS FAULT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. *TR
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE THERE WILL BE A LOUD CLUNK SOUND. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IF YOU SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTART, IT WILL THEN ACCELERATE BUT WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO KEN POLLOCK SUZUKI DEALERSHIP IN PENNSYLVANIA WHEN IT WAS STILL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY CHARGED M…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT WITH AN ABNORMAL FORCE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 3 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER AS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL BUT THE SHIFTER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION WHERE HER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC HIMSELF AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION RA…
GOING INTO REVERSE HEARD AND FELT A HARD LOUD CLUNK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR BARE LY MOVED. KEPT SLIPPING IN TO NEUTRAL ON HIGHWAY TOP SHOP. HAD CHECKED TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK, HESITATED AND LOST ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI RENO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING NOISE FOLLOWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THE GEAR SHIFTER WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH…
I OWN 2007 SUZUKI RENO SINCE THIS YEAR. CAR WAS RUNNING GOOD NOW ITS HAS 85600 MILES ON IT APPROXIMATELY . I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUE BUT SINCE LAST SIX MONTH, MY TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CAUSING LOTS OF PROBLEM I ALREADY SPENT $350 FOR REPAIR BUT NOW I REPLACED IT SECOND TIME. WHEN I SEARCH ONLINE AND GO TO SUZUKI FORUM I SEE LOTS OF OWNER OF SUZUKI HAVING SAME ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING. BELOW IS THE …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Suzuki Reno?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 23 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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