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Suzuki Reno: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeSuzuki
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2005–2008
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

Daewoo Lacetti – First generation (J200)2002–2024
Daewoo Lacetti – First generation (J200)
SpecificationValue
Production2002–2009 (South Korea)
2004–2013 (Colombia)
2003–2016 (China)
2003–2012 (India)
2007–2012 (Russia)
2008–2024 (Uzbekistan)
Body styles4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
PlatformDaewoo J
Enginespetrol
1.4 L E-TEC II I4
1.5 L E-TEC II I4
1.6 L E-TEC II I4
1.6 L E-TEC II I4 (also CNG)
1.8 L Family II I4
2.0 L Family II I4
diesel
2.0 L Z20S I4
Transmissions4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase2,600 mm
LengthSedan
Hatchback: 4,295 mm
Width1,725 mm
Height1,445 mm
Kerb weight1,250–1,295 kg
AssemblySouth Korea: Gunsan
Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colmotores)
India: Halol (GM India)
China: Shanghai (Shanghai GM)
Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk
Russia: Kaliningrad
Taiwan: Miaoli
Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand)
Venezuela: Valencia (GM Venezuela)
Vietnam: Hanoi (GM Vietnam)
Uzbekistan: Asaka (GM Uzbekistan)
Azerbaijan: Hajiqabul (AzerMash) (2021–present)
DesignerGoran Popović at Pininfarina (sedan, station wagon)
Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign (hatchback)

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2005–20082.0 L, 4 cyl4-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2005–20082.0 L, 4 cyl5-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2005–20082.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive10.7 L/100 km11.8–12.4 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km
2005–20082.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive10.2–10.7 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km8.4–8.7 L/100 km

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classCompact car
Model years in EPA data2005–2008
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
Transmission typesAutomatic, Manual
DriveFront-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular)
Configurations listed8
Luggage volume (EPA)255 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,690 L

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2005–2008

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Transmission and drivetrain662006, 2007, 2008
Airbags482005, 2006, 2007
Electrical system312006, 2007, 2008
Lights252005, 2006, 2007
Engine and cooling252006, 2007, 2008
Speed control and cruise202006, 2007, 2008
Seat belts62006, 2007, 2008
Tyres52005, 2006, 2007
Fuel and propulsion52005, 2006, 2007
Suspension42006

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2005–2008: 173 complaints, 8 with a crash and 7 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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