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2005 Suzuki Verona

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

38 reports with mileage · 15 unknown

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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

Electrical System complaints

11 reports
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10,868 miles · Aug 26, 2006
Electrical SystemSeats

APRIL 28, 2006 AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1100 BREA, CA 92822-1100 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I BELIEVE THAT MY PASSENGER VEHICLE IS A LEMON UNDER THE NEW JERSEY LEMON LAW (N.J.S.A. 56:12-29 TO 56:12-49). I AM HEREBY MAKING A WRITTEN DEMAND FOR RELIEF UNDER THE NEW JERSEY LEMON LAW. I …

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APRIL 28, 2006 AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1100 BREA, CA 92822-1100 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I BELIEVE THAT MY PASSENGER VEHICLE IS A LEMON UNDER THE NEW JERSEY LEMON LAW (N.J.S.A. 56:12-29 TO 56:12-49). I AM HEREBY MAKING A WRITTEN DEMAND FOR RELIEF UNDER THE NEW JERSEY LEMON LAW. I PURCHASED A SUZUKI, VERONA 2005, ON MARCH 4, 2006 FROM MATT BLATT IMPORTS LOCATED AT 2445 SOUTH DELSEA DRIVE, VINELAND, NJ 08360. SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, I HAVE HAD TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO A SUZUKI AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS A TOTAL OF 2 TIMES. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIRS FOR A TOTAL OF 29 CALENDAR DAYS AND COUNTING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE IS 10876. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR ON THE FOLLOWING DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING REPAIR OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: MARCH 15, 2006 AND OUT THE SAME DAY. THIS TIME WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON SUZUKI WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WITH SUZUKI SINCE THE FOLLOWING DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING REPAIR OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: APRIL 1, 2006 AND REMAINS THERE AT THIS TIME. MOVING MY DRIVER SEAT FORWARD CAUSED THE WIRES TO GET CAUGHT IN THE SEAT MOTOR, WHICH RESULTED IN MELTING THE POWER SYSTEM OR FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THESE PROBLEMS SUBSTANTIALLY HAVE IMPAIRED THE USE, VALUE, SAFETY AND CONFIDENCE OF MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS IN SUZUKI, AND SUZUKI PRODUCTS AND ITS ABILITY REPAIR. I AM HEREBY ALLOWING YOU ONE FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10166607

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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