Model year record

2005 Suzuki Verona recalls & problems

The 2005 Suzuki Verona has 2 safety recalls and 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints53filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 4reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 1reported in complaints

2005 Suzuki Verona in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingJun 24, 2014

Headlights

Recall 14V36300025,899 vehicles

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

SteeringNov 3, 2005

Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Recall 05V507000592 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TO DISCONNECT RESULTING IN HEAVY STEERING, AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2005 Suzuki Verona 4-DR w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2005 Suzuki Verona NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Verona

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bagsFrontal	13	3	0	3	76,500 mi
Electrical systemStarter assembly	11	0	1	0	60,114 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine	9	0	1	1	33,463 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission	7	0	0	0	80,083 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	5	0	0	0	48,000 mi
Exterior lightingBrake lights › Switch	5	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	3	0	0	0	115,000 mi
Engine	3	0	1	0	115,000 mi
Unknown or other	3	0	1	0	96,850 mi
EquipmentElectrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.	2	1	0	1	—
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0	0	—
Steering	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
This issue pertains to Safety Recall Notice No. XC - All 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona Vehicles - DRL System. Please note, the vehicle manufacturer provided documentation service was performed and the DRL Module (part 38860-84Z21-RX0) was replaced at mileage 49470. My wife and I are the original owner and the mileage is 61,000-62,000 currently. Approximately 1 month ago we experienced a slight odor like something electrical was burning. Recently, we noticed 1) That the Daytime Running Lights glow at first and gradually reach full intensity. 2) When switching from low headlights to high beams, all headlights go completely out for about 6 seconds before coming on gradually. Because Suzuki…
Oct 2, 2023
Service brakes
VEHICLE DRIVES NORMAL THEN BRAKES LOCK UP CAUSING TIRES TO SKID TO SUDDEN STOP KILLING THE ENGINE AT RANDOM TIMES AND RANDOM SPEEDS THEN STARTS RIGHT BACK UP THEN DOES IT AGAIN AT A RANDOM TIME. *TR
Oct 15, 2019 · 96,850 miles
Structure › BodyFire
SCOTT WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY; HOWEVER, AS HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HE NOTICED H WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN, AND THAT IT APPEARED THAT HIS BRAKES HAS GIVEN OUT. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE AND PULL TO THE SHOULDER. HE OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE EMANATING FROM HIS VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING THE HOOD, HE SAW MORE SMOKE AND FLAMES BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIREWALL. HE ADVISED HIS PASSENGER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Sep 23, 2019 · 72,000 miles
Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V363000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FREEDOM POWERSPORTS (1205 N FUTRALL DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR) WAS CONTACTED; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO THE NEAREST DEALER BEING 300 MILES AWAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jun 24, 2014
Air bags
1-AIRBAG RED WARNING LIGHT ALL WAY STAY ON. 2-PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF YELLOW LIGHT ALL WAY STAY ON EVENT MY UNCLE SEAT ON.(220LBS)
Apr 1, 2016
Air bags
RECALL ON LIGHTNING, SEAT BEAT AND AIRBAG AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Apr 15, 2015 · 87,000 miles
Exterior lighting
2005 SUZUKI VERONA. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT A DEFECT THAT MAY CAUSE MELTING OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP AND THAT THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE. *MW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
Aug 1, 2014
Power train
TL*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.*JB
Aug 1, 2011 · 90,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.