Suzuki Reno
4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2008
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (12)
The 2008 Reno in brief
The 2008 Suzuki Reno is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 5% better than the 2008 compact car average of 21.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Suzuki Reno has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (9), electrical system (8), power train (6).
2006 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 29 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Reno compares
The 2005 Suzuki Reno is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 6% worse than the 2005 compact car average of 23.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
2008 Reno pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints5 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 50 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2008 Reno
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2008 Honda Civic | 42 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2008 Honda Accord | 25 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →