2004 Suzuki Verona
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 155
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
61% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 155 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2004 | 155 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2006 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
61% · 94 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Electrical system
15% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
Fuel system, gasoline
13% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The dealer attempted to repair the failure, but was unsuccessful.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-19
Vehicle speed control
12% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-18
Power train
11% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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When shifting from reverse to drive vehicle accelerated. This caused a minor collision. The vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-20
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-09-04Seat belts03V333000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle assembly. Owner notification began September 4, 2003. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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2003-10-30Air bags03V426000 On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.
Remedy: Dealers will install an adapting wiring harness. Owner notification began on October 30, 2003, to Verona vehicle owners. All forenza vehicles were repaired at the port of entry. There are no…
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2004-09-14Fuel system, gasoline04V396000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) on affected vehicles. The recall began on September 14, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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2005-03-16Exterior lighting05V022000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2005. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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2014-11-05Exterior lighting14V363000 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Verona vehicles manufactured June 2003 to October 2005.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Suzuki Verona — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 94 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 20 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V333000 · Seat belts
- Recall 03V426000 · Air bags
- Recall 04V396000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 05V022000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 14V363000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Suzuki Verona reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Verona?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki Verona have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.