Most common 2004 Suzuki Verona problems
Share of the 155 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Suzuki Verona complaints by model year
Best Verona years: 2006, 2005. Years to avoid: 2004. Compare all years →
2004 Suzuki Verona recalls (5)
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
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.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
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…
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal
On certain passenger cars, the dual stage driver's air bag deploys in an improper sequence.
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.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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.
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.
What 2004 Suzuki Verona owners say
Engine & cooling all 79 →
The contact's fianc 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. …
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.
Fuel & propulsion system all 26 →
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.
Suzuki Verona 2004 purchased the car new had engine replaced and on 3 rd transmission. Car recently was parked with a child inside of it and went up in flames fortunately no one was injured. Car was destroyed and total. Suzuki has had major issues with this vehicle and refuse to do anything. This car is a death trap waiting to happen. I had the serviced regularly and had a certified Suzuki dealership to do all warrant work on vehicle and it was regularly serviced.
Electrical system all 23 →
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.
Suzuki Verona 2004 purchased the car new had engine replaced and on 3 rd transmission. Car recently was parked with a child inside of it and went up in flames fortunately no one was injured. Car was destroyed and total. Suzuki has had major issues with this vehicle and refuse to do anything. This car is a death trap waiting to happen. I had the serviced regularly and had a certified Suzuki dealership to do all warrant work on vehicle and it was regularly serviced.
2004 Suzuki Verona engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Suzuki Verona a good car?
Based on 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 Verona rates avoid: 6.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Verona at the same age. It is one of the Verona years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Suzuki Verona?
The engine & cooling — 79 complaints, 51% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (26) and electrical system (23).
How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki Verona have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2004 Suzuki Verona, the most recent from June 24, 2014 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Suzuki Verona?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006 and 2005. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004. See the full Suzuki Verona years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Suzuki Verona problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 9,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.