Suzuki Verona Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 216 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Suzuki Verona (2004–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 155. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (80 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Verona model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 42,500 | 2 | 8 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 53 | 62,500 | 2 | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 155 | 9,000 | 5 | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling80 32%
- Electrical system37 15%
- Transmission and drivetrain31 12%
- Fuel system31 12%
- Vehicle speed control22 8.8%
- Air bags18 7.2%
- Brakes17 6.8%
- Exterior lighting14 5.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “When my car is switched into reverse or drive, it will jerk very loudly then proceed to not switch into any gears higher than 3rd. Sometimes when I go into reverse, it will jerk and swing back quickly with little acceleration. It has continued for 5 months - looking online so many others are having this problem with this faulty piece of equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #10525896, filed 2013-07, 72,000 miles2005: “My wife was traveling from home when her 2005 Suzuki Verona just started stalling and it cut off. It cut off without notice or warning. She attempted to restart car and when doing so the car did not start. Then she tried again it started and drove it back home with the airbag light on and service engine light illuminated. I then had the spark plugs replaced and fixed the corroded battery terminal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651154, filed 2014-10, 132,000 miles2004: “I have gas tank cracked or leaked close to a rear and left wheel tire include gas smell and evap leaks. I have a problem when filling gas stop trigger.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology