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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.

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

Equipment complaints

4 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment

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…

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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 ODI #10124837

20,000 miles · Apr 26, 2005
Equipment

THE REMOTE RADIO CONTROLS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK. DEALER SAID THAT SUZUKI KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. REPAIRS ARE IN THE WORKS.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10118499

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

2,400 miles · Jul 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentSeat Belts

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTDOWN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO GET BACK INTO IT BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE MAY GET KILLED. *AK THE ELECTRONIC KEY WOULD NOT OPEN THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD RELOCK ITSELF CONTINUOUSLY AT LE…

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CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTDOWN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO GET BACK INTO IT BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE MAY GET KILLED. *AK THE ELECTRONIC KEY WOULD NOT OPEN THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD RELOCK ITSELF CONTINUOUSLY AT LEAST THREE TIMES BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD ENTER, THE SEAT BELT WOULD DISENGAGE ITSELF, THERE WAS A STALLING PROBLEM, THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ADJUST ITSELF WHILE IN MOTION, AND THE A/C WOULD CHOKE. *SC *JB PE04062_CAT

NHTSA ODI #10075993

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.