IllustrationTRANSMISSION WAS HAVING PROBLEMS DOWN SHIFTING FROM THE HIGH GEARS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SLOW DOWN . TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE CAUSE WAS STILL UNDETERMINED. *AK
2004 Suzuki Verona
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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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
Power Train complaints
17 reportsVEHICLE STALLS , SHAKES , AND SHUTS DOWN IN TRAFFIC. *TC THE PROBLEM WAS A DIRECT CAUSE OF THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THERE WAS A RECALL AND IT WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE VEHICLE HEAT STOPPED WORKING. IT TOOK ALMOST A MONTH BEFORE THE HEATING PROBLEMS WAS REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE C…
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VEHICLE STALLS , SHAKES , AND SHUTS DOWN IN TRAFFIC. *TC THE PROBLEM WAS A DIRECT CAUSE OF THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THERE WAS A RECALL AND IT WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE VEHICLE HEAT STOPPED WORKING. IT TOOK ALMOST A MONTH BEFORE THE HEATING PROBLEMS WAS REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE CONSUMER FEEL SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR OF THE HEATING SYSTEM. *NM
WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS CAUSED A MINOR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION CHANGED BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS IT SLOWED DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. *JB
AS I EXITED A FREEWAY, I BRAKED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN. THE CAR ACTED AS THOUGH IT WAS AUTO-BRAKING TO SLOW DOWN AS IF GOING DOWN A STEEP HILL SEVERAL TIMES VERY SEVERELY AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR IN REVERSE UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE ENGINE AND R…
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AS I EXITED A FREEWAY, I BRAKED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN. THE CAR ACTED AS THOUGH IT WAS AUTO-BRAKING TO SLOW DOWN AS IF GOING DOWN A STEEP HILL SEVERAL TIMES VERY SEVERELY AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR IN REVERSE UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED IT. ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AFTER STOPPING TO ENTER A FERRY AND WITH MY WIFE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A PARKING LOT. *JB
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED ERRATICALLY. ALSO, IT SHIFTED LIKE A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE JUMPED. *AK THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE FUEL PUMP AND COMPUTER BOARD WAS CHANGED PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TC
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION TWICE, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER REFUSED TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO CONSUMER DUE TO SAFETY PROBLEM, AND NOT BEING ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK PE04062_CAT
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.