2004 Suzuki Verona Problems
Used SUZUKI VERONA shoppers should review this model-year complaint and recall record before making an offer. Based on 155 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Engine Problems the most reported area.
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This 2004 Suzuki Verona has 155 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2004 Suzuki Verona Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2004 Suzuki Verona.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2004 Suzuki Verona Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2004 Suzuki Verona has 155 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Verona
- Model year
- 2004
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 155
- Crash-related complaints
- 7
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2004 Suzuki Verona problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Electrical Faults, Fuel System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2004 Suzuki Verona?
This SUZUKI VERONA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2004 Suzuki Verona
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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Before buying a used 2004 Suzuki Verona, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The SUZUKI VERONA has 155 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. 7 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 5 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 155 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 5 federal recall campaigns
- 7 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2004 Suzuki Verona complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Suzuki Verona. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 79 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 22 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Suzuki Verona. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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…
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 STA…
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 N…
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 REPAIRE…
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 …
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.
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 N…
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 HA…
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 NO…
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 DIF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V363000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC…
TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THERE IS NO ACCELERATION FOR AT LEAST 3 SECONDS- THE CAR WILL THEN BUCK AND GO- VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO GET OUT OF A BLOCK OR DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. MECHANIC HAS IT AGAIN- CODES THAT COME UP MEAN NOTHING. PLEASE HELP- IT;S MY DAUGHTER'S CAR AND…
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. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VERONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD SUDDENLY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE…
BOUGHT THIS HORRIBLE CAR FOR $4,300 OF FINANCIAL AID MONEY WITH "AS IS, NO WARRANTY". OWNER SAID HE'D FIX THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT EVEN THOUGH HE'S NOT OBLIGED TO, BUT HE WENT AGAINST HIS WORDS FOR FIXING THE CAR. HE SAID HIS MECHANIC WILL BUY THE NEW HOSE FOR THE ENGINE WHICH HE …
THIS IS MY SISTERS CAR AND HAS BEEN GETTING STEADILY WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. WHEN SHE FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR, 6 MONTHS AGO, IT WAS A SLIGHT HESITATION. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE RANGE SENSOR. THAT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NEITHER DID NEW PLUGS, NOR PATCHING SOME VACUUM LEAKS, CLE…
INITIALLY CAR HAD MINOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I.E. CLOCK WOULD NOT WORK, PROBLEMS WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS. RIGHT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SURGING AND STALLING AT IDLE, UPON FILLING GAS TANK, IT WOULD STOP EVERY GALLON OF GAS PUT IN, FAULT…
MY TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH WENT OUT ON MY CAR AND LEFT MYSELF, MY DISABLED MOTHER, MY 10MO SON, AND MY 12MO NEPHEW STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY FOR OVER AN HOUR IN 103 DEGREE WEATHER. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SUZUKIS AND EVERYONE ON THE FORUMS IS REQUESTING THAT THI…
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. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT OF CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V396000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASO…
I AM HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY LIFTERS WHERE THERE IS A CONTINUOUS RATTLING SOUND, AS WELL AS A CONTINUOUS TAPPING SOUND. I WAS NEVER INFORMED WHEN I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER 2004 THAT THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AS I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORM…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Suzuki Verona.
Safety recalls
2004 Suzuki Verona recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Suzuki Verona. 5 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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Questions
2004 Suzuki Verona buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2004 Suzuki Verona reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 155 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. This SUZUKI VERONA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Verona?▾
#1: Engine Problems (79 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (23 complaints). #3: Fuel System (22 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Suzuki Verona?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Suzuki Verona?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2004 Suzuki Verona, NHTSA complaints include 7 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 155 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Suzuki Verona have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2004 Suzuki Verona. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 5 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2004 Suzuki Verona?▾
This SUZUKI VERONA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Verona reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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