2004 Suzuki Verona problems & reliability
155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Suzuki Verona, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2004 Suzuki Verona vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 71 | 46% |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 15% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 19 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 19 | 12% |
| Power Train → | 17 | 11% |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 6% |
| Engine | 8 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 22 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 88 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 14,200 miles (middle 50% between 4,357 and 56,718 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Engine · filed Dec 5, 2022
“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…”
Engine · filed Oct 11, 2019
“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…”
Engine · filed Aug 10, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Suzuki Verona. The 10 most recent:
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2022
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints…
N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2018
Service manual update: egr dtcs p0400, p0401 and p0402. *tt
101215 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 12, 2015
Suzuki: automatic transmission shift lever is loose in the shift gate and/or ignition key cannot be removed. The transmission gear shift lever does not hold firmly to the left of the shift gate as expected. The shift…
TS-04-03049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2009
Automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. *nj
TS0301238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2008
Automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. My 2004-2006 verona (rp625). *nj
TS0301238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2008
O2 sensor replacement, affected vin list, customer satisfaction service action.
1407276 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2006
Wire harness insulation damage behind the left front fender liner. *tt
0408115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 18, 2006
Ecm reprogramming for false slow o2 sensor dtcs, evap related dtcs and various other unintended dtcs. *tt
0701266 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 15, 2006
Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0703 is present. Dtc p0703 explained. *tt
0211075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 5, 2006
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2004 Suzuki Verona has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2004 Suzuki Verona?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 14,200 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.