KnownCarProblems2005 Suzuki Verona Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki Verona, most often about the air bags (25% of complaints, typically around 76,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Verona model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2005 Suzuki Verona problems
Air bags
13 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
My mother was going out to pay a bill ,even that she was 80 with should not have happen. She was traveling down the road at 45 miles she ran off the side of the road and her car flip and ran in a tree the air bag never came out , we fill like if the air bag had of came out she would still be with US today . The loss…
I have a 2005 Suzuki Verona and I had problems with the air bag one year after I got the car I had to have the air bag replace and as well as the gas cap replace several times to were it would make the engine light come on I took my car to have them check my air bag light and they said since it wasn;t under warranty I…
Engine
12 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Verona. While driving 35 MPH the vehicle would stall and on occasions would not start. Approximately two months ago, the dealer replaced the throttle body and the map sensors. The current mileage was 45,000 and the failure mileage was 42,000.
I purchased the 2004 Suzuki Verona last year from a third party. The engine stalls in the middle of the street. It completely stops. Last year it stopped completely and would not turn on. Luckily no cars were behind me. I had to call the tow truck and fix it. The problem was with the fuel injection. I went online and…
Electrical
11 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly.
Problem with the anti-lock brakes. Brakes would shudder, make a loud noise and vibrated. Had to pump them to come to a complete stop. Coleman dealership (lawrenceville, nj 08648) claimed it was due to warped rotors. Replaced rotors brake pads and flushed brake system. Problem recurred immediately after leaving the…
The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that after shutting the engine off, flames started to emit from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and the fire was extinguished. The contact indicated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was…
Transmission
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Transmission shifter does not engage in park completely causing driver not to be sure if car in park and unable to remove key from vehicle.
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.…
Brakes
6 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The Suzuki Verona had brake failure numerous times. The first incident happened during the week of april 26, 2007. The brakes would not function and made a loud sound and vibrated. I had to pump on them to get the car to stop. The ABS light came on at this time. I immediately took it to the repair shop, and they told…
Problem with the anti-lock brakes. Brakes would shudder, make a loud noise and vibrated. Had to pump them to come to a complete stop. Coleman dealership (lawrenceville, nj 08648) claimed it was due to warped rotors. Replaced rotors brake pads and flushed brake system. Problem recurred immediately after leaving the…
Lights
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: brake lights.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles.
My car's check engine light came on a month after I got the car in 2007. The throttle body had to be replaced on it. The dealership paid for it to be replaced. In 2008 my car did the same thing and the throttle body had to be replaced again. Now, my car is coming up with the same code again. This is keeping me from…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that the vehicle was decelerating approximately 45 MPH, and the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted and resumed in operation. The failure occurred sporadically when decelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on numerous…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 6%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…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Suzuki Verona recalls
Lights: headlights
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: pump
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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the power steering pump pulley may separate from the power steering pump due to inadequate wall thickness of the pulley.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Suzuki Verona
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Verona?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (13 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Verona have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 24, 2014 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Suzuki Verona?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Verona model year since 2000, with 53 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Suzuki Verona years
- 2004
- 2005