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2004 Suzuki Verona Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Suzuki Verona has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 155 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Suzuki Verona. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2004 Suzuki Verona owner complaints

Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki Verona, describing incidents dated March 1, 2003 to August 5, 2022.

Most-cited components

Engine 79 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 26 complaints
Electrical System 23 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints
Power Train 17 complaints
Seat Belts 10 complaints

Of the 155 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 155 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11496086 · Filed December 5, 2022
The contact's fiancé owns a 2004 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that on multiple occasions after starting the vehicle, the engine was lagging and then revved inadvertently. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds and coming to a stop at a red light or stop sign, the vehicle…
ODI #11267952 · Filed October 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FIFTEEN CODES APPEARED AS A TEXT TO HER CELLPHONE. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME SAFELY. AFTERWARDS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ALL THE…
ODI #10894893 · Filed August 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND PULLING IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELED 15 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED FOR THE THIRD TIME AND DROVE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT…

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Owner-reported

2004 Suzuki Verona mileage at failure

100 of the 155 complaints on file for the 2004 Suzuki Verona give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Engine	Median 8,000 miles	Middle half 1,000–45,000 miles	Based on 52 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

Daytime Running Light Module Overheating

NHTSA #14V363000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice

Reported June 24, 2014 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 25,899 vehicles

Repair completion: 14.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Suzuki campaign XC · Owners notified November 5, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – October 30, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

STOP LAMP SWITCH

NHTSA #05V022000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported January 28, 2005 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 37,796 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign KF · Owners notified March 16, 2005 · Vehicles built August 4, 2003 – April 20, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING,A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO DISCHARGE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY, AND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, CRUISE CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, IF EQUIPPED, WILL BECOME DISABLED.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

SUZUKI RECALL NO. KF. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

SUZUKI/ENGINE STALLING

NHTSA #04V396000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2004 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 16,488 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign KE · Owners notified September 14, 2004 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

SUZUKI RECALL NO. KE.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

SUZUKI/DRIVER'S AIR BAG

NHTSA #03V426000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported October 29, 2003 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 7,797 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign KB · Owners notified October 30, 2003 · Vehicles built June 16, 2003 – October 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.

Safety consequence

IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.

Manufacturer 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 OWNER NOTIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FORENZA MODEL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Notes

SUZUKI RECALL NO. KB.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

SUZUKI/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SENSOR

NHTSA #03V333000 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 8, 2003 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 4,548 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign K4 · Owners notified September 4, 2003 · Vehicles built June 16, 2003 – August 26, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

SUZUKI RECALL NO. K4.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

2004 Suzuki Verona 4-DR.

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

155 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Suzuki Verona.

Seat Belts; Engine

ODI #11496086

Incident: August 5, 2022 · Filed: December 5, 2022

The contact's fiancé owns a 2004 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that on multiple occasions after starting the vehicle, the engine was lagging and then revved inadvertently. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds and coming to a stop at a red light or stop sign, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power on multiple occasions. The vehicle was able to be restarted. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's seat belt failed to latch, and the front passenger’s side seat belt locked without movement. The check engine, air bag, seat belt, and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and lifters needed to be replaced. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the additional failures. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, where a diagnostic tool retrieved various failure codes for unknown sensors and failure with the engine. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failures and the dealer confirmed there was no related recalls for the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,500.

Engine

ODI #11267952

Incident: October 8, 2019 · Filed: October 11, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FIFTEEN CODES APPEARED AS A TEXT TO HER CELLPHONE. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME SAFELY. AFTERWARDS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE SERVICE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Engine

ODI #10894893

Incident: August 6, 2016 · Filed: August 10, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND PULLING IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELED 15 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED FOR THE THIRD TIME AND DROVE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SIX OTHER TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Engine

ODI #10864217

Incident: April 11, 2016 · Filed: May 10, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EMC NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V396000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10862502

Incident: April 26, 2016 · Filed: May 2, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V396000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10850339

Incident: February 15, 2016 · Filed: March 18, 2016

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.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #10749852

Incident: June 1, 2015 · Filed: August 19, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V262000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNDER LIQUIDATION AND WAS NOT ABLE TO HONOR THE RECALL REPAIR AT A LOCAL DEALER DUE TO A LACK OF DEALERS IN THE CONTACT'S STATE. THE CLOSEST DEALER TO THE CONTACT WAS OVER 120 MILES FROM HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THAT FAR DUE TO THE POTENTIAL RISK OF A FIRE ERUPTING IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IF HE WANTED THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Unknown or Other

ODI #10725585

Incident: October 30, 2014 · Filed: June 16, 2015

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!!!! I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OR 2/CHILDREN AND FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY EVERY TIME WE GET IN THIS CAR. I SO WISH I NEVER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. BUT NOW ITS TOO LATE, I STILL OWE MONEY AND CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE. JUST WONDERING , I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY, BUT WERE THERE OR ARE THERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM? JUST FRUSTRATED.

Electrical System

ODI #10722715

Incident: August 2, 2012 · Filed: June 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10701800

Incident: March 16, 2015 · Filed: March 25, 2015

I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL "XC" NOTICE, IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) MAY OVER HEAT RISKING VEHICLE FIRE. I CALLED SUZUKI AUTO (877) 697-8985 BECAUSE THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS NOW A DAYS DRIVE AWAY (SOME 300 MILES) INSTEAD OF HERE IN TOWN. I TOLD 2 OR 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE I WAS ABLE TO TALK TO, THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO DRIVE THAT FAR. I AM ON VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITIES ALSO FULL TIME CARE GIVER WITH HELP FROM THE STATE FOR MY 87 YEAR OLD MOTHER WHO SUFFERS FROM DEMENTIA. SUZUKI WILL NOT AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER DEALERSHIP OR REPAIR FACILITY TO REPLACE THE MODULE. I EITHER DRIVE TO PHOENIX, AZ OR TRY TO SUE THEM IF THE CAR CATCHES FIRE. IT IS THEIR MANDATORY RECALL AND SHOULD DO ALL THAT NEEDS BEING DONE TO MAKE THE REPAIR RATHER THAN TELL ME SORRY IF YOU LIVE TO FAR AWAY TO GET IT DONE. *TR

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