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2004 Suzuki Verona

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

101 reports with mileage · 54 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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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

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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23,600 miles · Apr 29, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA PURCHASED MAY 2004 FROM TAO SUZUKI, FUQUAY VARINA, NC. ALMOST FROM THE START THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF FREQUENTLY RUNNING ROUGH AND/OR STALLING OUT. A COUPLE OF TIMES I ALMOST GOT HIT BY OTHER VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF THE STALLING. DEALER HAS MADE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FUEL M IXTURE AND STATED …

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I HAVE A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA PURCHASED MAY 2004 FROM TAO SUZUKI, FUQUAY VARINA, NC. ALMOST FROM THE START THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF FREQUENTLY RUNNING ROUGH AND/OR STALLING OUT. A COUPLE OF TIMES I ALMOST GOT HIT BY OTHER VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF THE STALLING. DEALER HAS MADE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FUEL M IXTURE AND STATED THAT IT SHOULD BE FINE. IT CONTINUES TO OCCASIONALLY RUN ROUGH AND ALSO STALLS OUT. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS TODAY, 29 APRIL 2005. I FEEL IT IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO DRIVE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10118698

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS, AND EXPERIENCES ENGINE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL WHICH EXPLAINS WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE VEHICLE. RECALL NUMBER 04V396000/ENGINE STALLING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. ALSO, PLEASE PROVIDE THE CORRECT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10118991

15,000 miles · Mar 28, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V396000F CONCERNING ENGINE STALLING. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE VEHICLE STILL STALLED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10115918

7,757 miles · Mar 22, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE 2004 SUZUKI VERONA EX WHICH WAS BOUGHT IN OCT 2004, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING IT, I HAVE CRANK IT OVER TOW OR THREE TO START IT,ALSO WHEN TRYING TO PASS A OTHER CARS,CAR WILL LOSE POWER,TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, ON MAR 3 2004 THEY CALL SUZUKI AND TOLD THEM TO RUN INSPECT FOR A OIL LEAK. LEAK WAS FOUND CASE #1778-8857 WAS …

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I HAVE 2004 SUZUKI VERONA EX WHICH WAS BOUGHT IN OCT 2004, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING IT, I HAVE CRANK IT OVER TOW OR THREE TO START IT,ALSO WHEN TRYING TO PASS A OTHER CARS,CAR WILL LOSE POWER,TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, ON MAR 3 2004 THEY CALL SUZUKI AND TOLD THEM TO RUN INSPECT FOR A OIL LEAK. LEAK WAS FOUND CASE #1778-8857 WAS OPENED. THEN RAN COMPRESSION CHECK TO SEE IF CATALYIC COVERTORS WERE DAMAGED AND FOUND THE READINGS TO BE AS LOW AS 170LBS. THEY REPLACED THE CYLINDER HEAD,GASKETSE,BOTH MANIFOLDS BOTH OXYGEN SE AND THE CATALYLIC COVNERTORS,ALSO REPALCE THE TURNSINGAL SWICTH. I PICK UP ON A FRIDAY 18 2004 AND IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP MONDAY21,2004 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THIS TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10114476

Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER'S 2004 SUZUKI VERONA STALLED. *NM *JB

NHTSA ODI #10115659

15,000 miles · Mar 14, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 SUZUKI VERONA STALLED AFTER STARTING. CAR HESITATES FROM STOPS EVEN AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED TO FIX ISSUE WITH ECM.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10114073

Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic

VWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AND SHUT OFF. ONCE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE BRAKES THIS ALSO HAPPENED. CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURER SAID THEREWAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10109542

Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

RE DEFECTIVE ENGINE FOR A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA EX, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION. *BF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SINCE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10108705

Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentExterior LightingCrash

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE PCM WAS REPLACED. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE STALLING PROBLEM WAS RECURRENT. OTHER PROBLEMS WERE; THE VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE MADE NOISES WHEN THE A/C WAS ON AND WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. *SC THE OIL …

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THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE PCM WAS REPLACED. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE STALLING PROBLEM WAS RECURRENT. OTHER PROBLEMS WERE; THE VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE MADE NOISES WHEN THE A/C WAS ON AND WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. *SC THE OIL SEAL, GASKET AND ENGINE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED DUE TO EN AN ENGINE KNOCK. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10111106

Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V396000; SUZUKU ISSUED AN ENGINE STALLING RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT STILL CONTINUED TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10107063

Official recalls

5

14V363000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.