2005 Suzuki Verona Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,167miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Suzuki Verona, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,167 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When putting vehicle into reverse I hear a loud clunk and the r on the dashboard is all jumbled. When I put it into d there also is a loud clink . The car accelerates real slow/hard. Does not shift out of first gear. I have had it checked and the code that comes up is p0705 - failed transmission range sensor. Have not been able to find anyone that will/can replace it due to the fact that they are having a hard time finding the part. Can someone give me some guidance on this. Very frustrated as this has been going on now for approximately 10 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608905, filed 2014-07, 144,000 miles“Transmission has had to be replaced 3 times in 2005 Suzuki Verona. Initial problem started 1 month after purchase (new), but dealership managed to replace several other parts first and finally consented to replace transmission 3 months after purchase date. 2nd replacement was exactly 4 years later at 68,000 miles. After transmission replaced, could hear strange sound from under hood and took it back to dealership. Dealer said it was tire noise . One week later we are now getting a third transmission. Car starts to hiccup and once jarred hard enough to lock seat belts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310894, filed 2010-02, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated when shifting. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle transmission was replaced three times, but the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/21/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10682268, filed 2015-02, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10030250Sep 1, 2009Suzuki: 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…
- 10024352Jan 1, 2008Automatic transmission control module initialization procedure.
- 10024198Jan 1, 2008Automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2006 verona (rp625).
- 10018526Jan 5, 2006Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0703 is present. Dtc p0703 explained.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki Verona
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki Verona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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