Verona (1st)
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Complaints by Engine Code
2.5-I6-Gas
2.5L 6-cylView details
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Suzuki Verona Unidentified Engine
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1.0-I3-Gas
1.0L 3-cylView details
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2.7-V6-Gas
2.7L 6-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Suzuki Verona, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona
On a used 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (92), the cooling system (80) and the electrical system (40). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 92 owner complaints on the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona about the engine.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints on the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona about the cooling system.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 40 owner complaints on the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona about the electrical system.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona about the fuel system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona about the transmission and drivetrain.
Recalls (6)
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY.
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 MOUNTED STOP LAMP, TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON OR OFF POSITION.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona complaints?
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona. The systems they name most often are the engine, the cooling system and the electrical system.
Is the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona have?
NHTSA has 216 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering some 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Suzuki Verona?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the cooling system and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Verona have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 216 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.