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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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525–50K
750–75K
875–100K
5100–150K
2150K+
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
What owners actually said
53 reports
8,114 miles · Apr 26, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON DRY ROADS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER 5 TIMES WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE SUZUKI COMPANY WAS CONSULTED, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE IS A DIAG…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON DRY ROADS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER 5 TIMES WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE SUZUKI COMPANY WAS CONSULTED, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE IS A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING CODE THAT MUST APPEAR WHILE DIAGNOSING THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO LEGITIMIZE THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE THE CONTACT WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE.
NHTSA ODI #10156144
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
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2005
Wheels
DT: WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON AUGUST 29, 2005 THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. THERE WERE PLASTIC WHEEL COVERS ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES TO POP. THEY WERE ADVERTISED AS ALUMINUM , AND IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATED THAT THESE WERE ALUMINUM. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. TH…
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DT: WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON AUGUST 29, 2005 THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRES BLEW OUT. THERE WERE PLASTIC WHEEL COVERS ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES TO POP. THEY WERE ADVERTISED AS ALUMINUM , AND IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATED THAT THESE WERE ALUMINUM. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS COVERED, BUT THEY SAID CONSUMER'S VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING. KEPT THE WHEEL COVERED, TIRES, AND THE RIM , AND ONE COULD SEE WHERE WHEEL COVER POPPED, AND SEE WHERE THEY MATCHED THE PUNCTURE IN THE TIRES. THIS IS A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. *AK UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM
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.
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
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