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2005 Suzuki Verona

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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53Owner complaints

Model-year median: 53

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
13Electrical System
11Engine And Engine Cooling
9Power Train
7Exterior Lighting
5
All reported categories
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4Engine
3Fuel System, Gasoline
3Unknown Or Other
3Equipment
2Fuel/propulsion System
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes
2Steering
2Structure
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Seats
1Suspension
1Tires
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

38 reports with mileage · 15 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.

  • Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports4 fire reports4 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

13 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2006
Air BagsExterior LightingService Brakes, Hydraulic

2005 SUZUKI VERONA DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. MECHANIC WAS NEVER ABLE TO REPAIR PROBLEM. VEHICLE MADE NOISE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. *KB THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTION, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH…

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2005 SUZUKI VERONA DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. MECHANIC WAS NEVER ABLE TO REPAIR PROBLEM. VEHICLE MADE NOISE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. *KB THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTION, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT RESURFACED AGAIN, AND THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE FRONT SEAT HARNESS. THE THIRD TIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY. THE BRAKE NOISE WAS DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10167975

15,000 miles · Jul 25, 2006
Air Bags

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE AIRBAG CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE CLEANED DUE TO CORROSION. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED FROM THE DEALER, THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP CONCLUDED THAT THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS FAULTY.

NHTSA ODI #10163437

Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2006
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment

CONSUMER 2005 VERONA AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. *TS ***NAR A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. THE RADIO WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

NHTSA ODI #10151943

Official recalls

2

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.

05V507000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump

Nov 3, 2005

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TO DISCONNECT RESULTING IN HEAVY STEERING, AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY 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

0

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