2004 Suzuki Verona Problems
- Complaints
- 155filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles, 101 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.5L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Suzuki Verona (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2004 Suzuki Verona most often describe engine stalling and rough running — at stops, at low speed, and sometimes on the highway — along with erratic idle, hesitation and surges on acceleration. Many complaints were filed on very low-mileage cars, some within the first few thousand miles, and several owners say dealers were unable to reproduce the problem or told them the behavior was normal. A separate cluster concerns cruise control that wanders or does not hold speed.
- Engine cooling
Engine stalls and cuts out while driving or at stops
- 81 complaints (52%)
- median 10,000 mi at 1.4 yrs old (58 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2003–2022
Complaints describe the engine shutting off without warning at traffic lights, at low speed, and occasionally at highway speed, sometimes taking steering assist and power braking with it. Owners report the car can usually be restarted, and that repeated dealer visits often ended with the problem unresolved — some were told the vehicle was operating normally or could not be duplicated. A number of owners mention a recall notice about engine stalling that their vehicle was not included in because of its VIN. Reported from as little as a few hundred miles up to roughly 100,000 miles, with many complaints filed under 10,000 miles.
Recall 04V3960002 related service bulletins
What to check: Ask whether the adaptive fuel control recall (04V396000) applied to this VIN and was performed, and whether the ECM has been reprogrammed. Test drive long enough to include several stops and a cold start.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Nov. 14, 2005 6:45 am - this is the 3rd time this year that this 2004 Suzuki Verona has had an engine stalled problem. The first was jan. 07, 2005 and the 2nd time was jan. 24, 2005. I took my car in to the ferman chrysler/jeep/Suzuki dealership today (again) and left it with service manager, brian cummings. Brian said he will check the car out, then get in touch with Suzuki to see what they will do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142576, filed 2005-11, 13,000 miles“I bought a 2004 Suzuki Verona 4 door sedan, in october 2003. Since then I have taken it to the dealership numerous times, they keep sending me away without fixing it, they say when the car stalls thats the way it was designed. And all the cars I have owned in the past I've never heard of them being designed to stall!! It does not accelerate properly, the car stalls miss fires when cold, it doesn't shift right, the service person said that it was my driving (bull)! …”
NHTSA complaint #10080992, filed 2004-07, 1,000 miles - Fuel system
Rough idle, misfire and hesitation on acceleration
- 69 complaints (45%)
- median 7,757 mi at 1.3 yrs old (49 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2003–2022
Owners describe a rough, diesel-like idle, sputtering and misfiring when cold, and hesitation or a flat spot when pulling away from a stop or trying to pass. Several say the check engine light came on with these symptoms, and that dealers replaced spark plugs, ignition components, intake manifold gaskets or oxygen sensors with mixed results. Some complaints note recurring engine light codes and repeated returns to the shop for the same condition. Most often reported in the first few thousand miles, and frequently described as worse when the engine is cold or during mild temperatures.
What to check: Start the car from cold and listen for misfire or rough idle, and check whether the check engine light is on. Ask for any stored diagnostic codes and whether the ECM reprogramming bulletins were applied.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Engine light came on 10 minutes after I purchased the vehicle on august 6, 2005 it was sputerring and jerking when I tried to accelerate also at low speeds it acts as though it is going to cut off. The vehicle is still under warranty. Took it to the dealer they found cylinder #2 plug failed. They replaced it. 2 days later the engine light was back on I am taking the car back to the dealership tomorrow august 25, 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10134131, filed 2005-08, 13,400 miles“Purchased a 2004 Verona on 10/01/2003 and this is my fourth trip back to the dealer for service for the same issue of rough idle, hesitation and thick white smoke coming out of the exhaust. Vehicle has also stalled and I consider a safety risk when trying to accelerate from stops the vehicle does not move or when trying to pass other vehicles or going up an upgrade and the vehicle does not down shift at times. Pe04062_cat”
NHTSA complaint #10050591, filed 2003-12, 6 miles - Vehicle speed control
Cruise control wanders, surges or kicks out
- 22 complaints (14%)
- median 22,944 mi at 2.8 yrs old (16 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2004–2012
Complaints describe cruise control that lets speed swing up and down by several mph, disengages on its own, or fails to hold a set speed. Some owners say dealers told them this was how the system was designed and that later model years were revised, without offering a retrofit. Related complaints describe unexpected surging or elevated engine speed even with cruise off, and some mention computer module replacement or reprogramming that did not resolve it. Usually reported at low mileage, often within the first several thousand miles.
What to check: Test the cruise control at highway speed for several minutes and watch whether the speed holds steady; also check that the throttle returns freely and there are no stored codes.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10091116, filed 2004-09, 7,900 miles“I am going to list the problems that I have with my 04 Suzuki Verona ex. 1. Turn signals do not cancel out (usually while turning left) 2. Steering wheel audio controls, volume acts like a mute, seal acts like mode, mode turns off radio and the cd player sticks. 3. Heated seats turn on and off by itself. You need to push the button a few times before it will activate. 4. Cruise control will disengage by itself (this is intermittent) 5. Head lights burn out about every 3 - 4 months. 6. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238516, filed 2008-08, 103,900 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shift quality and shift lever problems
- 24 complaints (15%)
- median 3,044 mi at 1.1 yrs old (16 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2003–2015
Owners describe automatic transmissions that shift late or harshly, fail to shift when expected, or leave the shift lever loose in the gate so the key cannot be removed. Several complaints mention transmission replacement or repeated shop visits, and some link transmission behavior to engine light codes. Bulletins for this model describe control module reprogramming for shift quality and a broken shift lever tension spring. Reported from the first month of ownership up to roughly 50,000 miles or more.
What to check: Drive through several upshifts and downshifts and check that the lever sits firmly in the gate and the key releases; ask whether the transmission control module has been reprogrammed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I should have done my homework before purchasing this vehicle. I bought it from dealership, and feel finding out more , why are these cars aloud to still be sold. I have had nothing but problems since day one with accelerating. Constantly stalling and bucking. I read how thus has been an issue with this type of car since day 1. The dealership would only do one minor repair and refused to help with anything else, as it was sold as is. I had a mechanic hook it up and found 12 transmission codes!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10725585, filed 2015-06, 49,000 miles“I had the transmission replaced in the first month I had the car,also the car stalls out, I had the car since oct.I got to replace the rotors there making a funny noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10194707, filed 2007-06, 15,272 miles - Engine cooling
Rough running, oil leak and top-end engine noise
Mentioned in 5 of 60 sampled complaints
Some owners report a loud top-end or lifter-type knock, especially when warm or after highway driving, along with an oil leak that dealers traced during diagnostics. In several complaints dealers replaced the cylinder head, gaskets, manifolds and oxygen sensors, or first told the owner the noise was normal. Others describe oil appearing on spark plugs and recurring engine light issues. Reported from a few thousand miles to around 70,000 miles, often after sustained highway driving.
What to check: Listen for ticking or knocking from the top of the engine when warm, look for oil residue around the engine and on the drain plug, and ask whether any head or gasket work has been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I purchased a 2004 Suzuki Verona brand new. The engine is no good. First the oil light came on then the service engine light without warning. I called and informed the dealership. They noted that the oil had been changed and they assured me it should be no problem fixing the car since is was still protected under factory warranty. They asked me to bring in all receipts proving the oil had been changed which I complied with. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223160, filed 2008-04, 58,870 miles“Purchased Suzuki Verona in april, 2004. Noticed early on that the engine sounded too loud. When car is heated and upon acceleration it gets louder. The engine idles rough like a diesel engine and at times knocks. I have mentioned to the service dept. Everytime I take it in for oil changes and they act like they don't hear or know what I am talking about. I even had the tech. Ride around with me so that he could hear what I was talking about. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095916, filed 2004-10, 6,000 miles
Buying note. The 2004 Verona's complaints centre on stalling, rough running and transmission behavior, so a thorough cold-start and stop-and-go test drive matters more than cosmetics. Ask for service records covering recall 04V396000, ECM or transmission reprogramming, and any engine or transmission repairs.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 155 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki Verona. 101 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling71 46%
- Fuel system26 17%
- Electrical system23 15%
- Vehicle speed control19 12%
- Brakes10 6.5%
- Seat belts10 6.5%
- Exterior lighting9 5.8%
- Engine8 5.2%
- Air bags5 3.2%
Also reported: Equipment (4), Other or unknown (4), Electronic stability control (3), Seats (3), Suspension (3), Tires (3), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Car has stalled since 2006 at 24k. Now it misfires, dealer told me it was spark plugs. Upon replacing them I noticed oil on them. I'm sure they'll give me the run around when I take it back. And why is there no investigation pending?”
NHTSA complaint #10213804, filed 2008-01, 71,000 milesFuel system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10850339, filed 2016-03, 59,000 milesElectrical system: “Purchased 2004 Suzuki veron lx demonstrator with 4,000 mi. Car is constantly stalling in traffic. This creates a serious safety hazard to me and other motorists. Dealer matthew Suzuki claims they cannot duplicate the problem and therefore cannot fix the problem. Car continues to stall and be a hazard to operate.”
NHTSA complaint #10114189, filed 2005-03, 4,700 milesVehicle speed control: “This is my sisters car and has been getting steadily worse as time goes on. When she first purchased the car, 6 months ago, it was a slight hesitation. We thought it was the range sensor. That didn't solve the problem. Neither did new plugs, nor patching some vacuum leaks, cleaning maf sensor. Sudden, barely controllable speed changes, shifting out of sequence and hesitation when accelerating. This vehicle is a death trap. I feel, after all these testimonials, that GM should be held responsible. After all, the door tag says that it's a GM daewoo vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10523707, filed 2013-07, 107,589 milesMileage when problems were reported
75% of the 101 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,390 and 49,663 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2004 Suzuki Verona version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona FWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 14V363000Jun 24, 2014Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Suzuki Verona 2004–2006
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…
- 05V022000Jan 28, 2005Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Suzuki Verona 2004, Forenza 2004
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…
- 04V396000Aug 13, 2004Fuel system, gasoline › DeliveryCovers: Suzuki Verona 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.
- 03V426000Oct 29, 2003Air bags › FrontalCovers: Suzuki Verona 2004, Forenza 2004
On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.
- 03V333000Sep 8, 2003Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Suzuki Verona 2004
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.
Recall details for the 2004 Suzuki Verona → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Suspension, Body and structure. Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018Suspension, Equipment. This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension…
- 10018837Oct 12, 2015Engine cooling. Service manual update: egr dtcs p0400, p0401 and p0402.
- 10030250Sep 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Suzuki: automatic transmission shift lever is loose in the shift gate and/or ignition key cannot be removed. The transmission gear shift lever does not hold firmly to the left of the shift gate as…
- 10024352Jan 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission control module initialization procedure.
- 10024198Jan 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2006 verona (rp625).
- 10020249Aug 22, 2006Engine cooling. O2 sensor replacement, affected vin list, customer satisfaction service action.
- 10019979May 18, 2006Electrical system. Wire harness insulation damage behind the left front fender liner.
- 10019161Feb 15, 2006Engine cooling. Ecm reprogramming for false slow o2 sensor dtcs, evap related dtcs and various other unintended dtcs.
- 10018526Jan 5, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0703 is present. Dtc p0703 explained.
Other model years of the Suzuki Verona
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 42,500 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 53 | 62,500 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 155 | 9,000 | 5 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Verona?
Owners of the 2004 Suzuki Verona most often describe engine stalling and rough running — at stops, at low speed, and sometimes on the highway — along with erratic idle, hesitation and surges on acceleration. The issues reported most often: Engine stalls and cuts out while driving or at stops; Rough idle, misfire and hesitation on acceleration; Cruise control wanders, surges or kicks out.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Suzuki Verona have?
NHTSA recorded 155 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki Verona as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Suzuki Verona is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 71 complaints (46% of the total), followed by fuel system with 26.
Has the 2004 Suzuki Verona been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Suzuki Verona get?
The EPA rates the 2004 Suzuki Verona (Verona, 2.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Suzuki Verona reported?
Among the 101 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,390 and 49,663 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.