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Suzuki Forenza / Reno repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (25%)

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Suzuki Forenza / Reno repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Suzuki Reno 4dr Hatch

127-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Suzuki Reno in New Jersey, United States
- Apr 2012
Apr 2012

24500 mi

US $170
Replaced valve cover gasket. Also did Oil Change, tire rotation. 

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2007 Suzuki Reno 4dr Hatch

127-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Suzuki Reno in Florida, United States
- Oct 2010
Jun 2008

120000 mi

US $2500
Timing belt broke. Had to replace belt, water pump, rebuild top end due to being an interference engine. 
Feb 2009

167000 mi

US $2400
Timing belt broke again. Blamed on bad water pump gear. Replaced timing belt, water pump, and rebuilt head. 
Oct 2009

178000 mi

US $4000
Timing belt broke again. Replaced engine. Believe workmanship/parts were to blame. 

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2007 Suzuki Reno 4dr Hatch

127-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Suzuki Reno in Pennsylvania, United States
- Oct 2014
Oct 2014

101000 mi

US $425
Replaced Serpentine Belt and installed rebuilt used power steering pump. 

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2006 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Suzuki Forenza in New York, United States
- Jun 2015
Jun 2015

52000 mi

US $25
changed the transmission range sensor. $25 part. the transmission computer would regularly go into error and put the car in 4th gear (limp home mode). the new sensor fixed the issue. 
Suzuki Forenza in Virginia, United States
- Aug 2007
Aug 2007 Warranty repair on seatbelt 
Suzuki Forenza in Illinois, United States
- Jul 2015
Apr 2011

59000 mi

US $120
Replaced Bent wheel. 
Aug 2011

62400 mi

US $350
Transmission range sensor failed (car still drivable). Local dealer preformed 1st replacement work wrong and had to limp car back for second repair (left harness disconnected). 
Jul 2015

75000 mi

US $3500
Total Engine rebuild. head gasket failed. #4 cylinder damaged. Headers, and pistons re-machined, head gasket replaced. water pump replaced, all fluid changed, & tuneup. 

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2004 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan

119-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Suzuki Forenza in Nebraska, United States
- Jul 2013
May 2013

90000 mi

US $56
Dealer replaced gasket on transmission cooler line banjo fitting to fix leak. Metal shavings found in ATF, dealer says transmission likely needs replacement. Metal shavings not found at transmission specialist 3 months earlier. 
Jul 2013

87000 mi

US $35
Car randomly jerking, or failing to shift gears with slow acceleration. Not consistent or related to weather, outside temp, or amount of time car had been running. Replaced Transmission Range Sensor, waiting to see if problem reoccurs. 

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