IllustrationMY CAR KEEP STOPPING AND STALLING IN TRAFFIC, IT JUST STOPS. I HAVE BEEN IN THREE NEAR CAR ACCIDENTS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE DEALER AT 4 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, IF ANYTHING THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. THE DEALER REPLACE A BRAIN, BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEM
2004 Suzuki Verona
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
650–25K
1125–50K
1250–75K
775–100K
3100–150K
3150K+
101 reports with mileage · 54 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
23 reportsDT: CONSUMER HAD TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN THE CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 4 TIMES ON AFTER THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE. THEY REPLACED SOME OF THE SENSORS. THE CAR WAS JERKING AND CUTTING OFF EVERY NOW AND THEN. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CAR WAS RIDING DIFFERENTLY. THE…
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DT: CONSUMER HAD TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN THE CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 4 TIMES ON AFTER THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE. THEY REPLACED SOME OF THE SENSORS. THE CAR WAS JERKING AND CUTTING OFF EVERY NOW AND THEN. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CAR WAS RIDING DIFFERENTLY. THE IGNITION HAS A BUZZING SOUND. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO FIX THE TACHOMETER. THE AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. *AK THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WOULD CONTINUE GO DOWN. SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST. *JB
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V396000 CONCERNING ENGINE STALLING. AFTER HAVING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMED THE PROBLEM RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK *BF
2004 SUZUKI VERONA EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH START UP.*MR THE VEHICLE DID NOT START ON 4 OCCASIONS. THE CONSUMERS WIFE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE VEHICLE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JB
PURCHASED 2004 SUZUKI VERON LX DEMONSTRATOR WITH 4,000 MI. CAR IS CONSTANTLY STALLING IN TRAFFIC. THIS CREATES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD TO ME AND OTHER MOTORISTS. DEALER MATTHEW SUZUKI CLAIMS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. CAR CONTINUES TO STALL AND BE A HAZARD TO OPERATE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND COMPUTER SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
1) ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON 3-4 TIMES SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 4/27/04 AND THE CAR DOESN'T IDLE CORRECTLY (SLOW TO IDLE) 2) TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER 4-5 TIMES TO BE REPAIRED AND THE CAR STILL DOESN'T RUN RIGHT- ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE ENGINE MODULE 9/16/04 BUT STILL HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. 3) REPLACED COMPUTER 3 TIM…
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1) ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON 3-4 TIMES SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 4/27/04 AND THE CAR DOESN'T IDLE CORRECTLY (SLOW TO IDLE) 2) TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER 4-5 TIMES TO BE REPAIRED AND THE CAR STILL DOESN'T RUN RIGHT- ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE ENGINE MODULE 9/16/04 BUT STILL HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. 3) REPLACED COMPUTER 3 TIMES AND PLUG- STILL SAME PROBLEMS. *AK
DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE TWO WEEKS AGO. PROBLEM RESURFACED WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR STALLING ON SEPT. 18, 2004. DRIVER BEHIND ME DURING TIME OF STALLED ENGINE ALMOST HIT SUZUKI VERONA IN THE REAR. VERONA WAS TAKEN TWICE TO DEALERSHIP FIRST TEAM SUPER STORE AT 1800 GREENBRIER PARKWAY, CHESAP…
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DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE TWO WEEKS AGO. PROBLEM RESURFACED WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR STALLING ON SEPT. 18, 2004. DRIVER BEHIND ME DURING TIME OF STALLED ENGINE ALMOST HIT SUZUKI VERONA IN THE REAR. VERONA WAS TAKEN TWICE TO DEALERSHIP FIRST TEAM SUPER STORE AT 1800 GREENBRIER PARKWAY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320. SERVICE ADVISOR WAS [XXX]. I ALSO TALKED TO THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY, [XXX] CONCERNING PROBLEM WITH PART ARRIVING TO CORRECT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. [XXX] STATED THAT THE REASON THE PART WAS LATE ARRIVING WAS BECAUSE THE SOFTWARE HAD TO BE REBUILT. ALSO, ACCORDING TO [XXX] A SUZUKI REPRESENTATIVE INSTALLED THE CORRECTIVE SOFTWARE. I HAVE HAD A SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER AT SUZUKI SINCE 04 AUGUST 2004 OF [XXX] AND SPOKE TO A PERSON WHO ADDRESSED HERSELF AS [XXX] IN CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE SUZUKI RECALL NO. KE. TO CONTACT SUZUKI IN THE UNITED STATES IS 1-800-934-0934. THE ADDRESS IS AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION, AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMER RELATIONS, 3251 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, BREA, CA 92821-6795.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, VEHICLE STALLED, ENGINE FAILED (AFTER OWNING VEHICLE THREE DAYS). OWNER/DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT "LOOKED AT" AND "TESTED" VEHICLE, BUT FOUND NO PROBLEM. OWNER TOLD TO DRIVE A FEW DAYS, AND RETURN VEHICLE IF PROBLEM RECURS.*AK
Official recalls
514V363000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Jun 24, 2014
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Verona vehicles manufactured June 2003 to October 2005. In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DRL module in the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners can contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XC.
05V022000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Jan 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BECOME MISADJUSTED IF AN UPWARD/REARWARD FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP, TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON OR OFF POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING,A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO DISCHARGE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY, AND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, CRUISE CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, IF EQUIPPED, WILL BECOME DISABLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
04V396000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Aug 13, 2004
IN CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FAULT IN THE ADAPTIVE FUEL CONTROL LOGIC CAN CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO USE AIR/FUEL RATIOS DURING DECELERATION THAT ARE LEAN ENOUGH TO CAUSE ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
03V426000 · Air Bags:frontal
Oct 29, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTING WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2003, TO VERONA VEHICLE OWNERS. ALL FORENZA VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED AT THE PORT OF ENTRY. THERE ARE NO OWNER NOTIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FORENZA MODEL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
03V333000 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Sep 8, 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISLOCATED SENSOR IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TONGUE FROM BEING INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.