Automatic Transmission problems of the 2006 Suzuki Reno

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2006 Suzuki Reno. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Suzuki Reno based on all problems reported for the 2006 Reno.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2009

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Reno. The contact stated when moving from an idle position, the vehicle would shift to a higher gear independently causing the vehicle to rev excessively. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated the transmission safety switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Reno. The contact started the vehicle and placed it in drive, but the vehicle would not move. A few seconds later, the vehicle accelerated. The check engine light illuminated. She checked the manual and had the vehicle inspected. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle performed as if it would shut off. The diagnostic test indicated that the range sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer performed the repair. After the vehicle was retrieved, the failure recurred within a couple of days. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and was taken back to the dealer. The range sensor was replaced a second time, but the failure continued. The current mileage was 25,000 and failure mileage was 24,800.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2006

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Reno. The contact stated that his vehicle lost power multiple times intermittently. The failure would last approximately 5-10 seconds and then function normally again. The contact was concerned about the failure occurring on the interstate, which could pose a severe safety risk. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not determine the cause of the failure. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 02/05/09. Updated 02/10/09.




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