Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Suzuki Verona owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
2004 Suzuki Verona--- (1.) January 07, 2005- 7:00 am- engine stalled and engine light came on. I drove vehicle to ferman Suzuki dealership where it was repaired in approximately 30-45 mins. (2.) January. 24, 2005- 4:45 pm - engine stalled again and engine light came on. (2nd time in 2 weeks.) dealer was supposed to call me today to advise when I could bring it in. (I have not heard from them as yet.) when I took the vehicle in yesterday, they said they do not have any appts. For a week. Also, they could not provide me with a loaner car. I drove car from the lot. (3.) salesman, paul morris advised me and my friend that this happened to another customer. Her engine fell out of her car while driving down the interstate. Per paul, Suzuki paid off her loan and replaced the vehicle. (4.) I advised paul and the service man that this sounds like a "lemon law" situation brewing here. …
2004 Suzuki Verona ex [redacted]. I purchased my 2004 Verona from car max in austin, tx. I have been experiencing intermittent stalling, poor acceleration and jerking acceleration. There is no exact moment when this happens but it is becoming a serious concern within the past month as it has become more frequent. I used to happen a couple of times within the first month but has increased frequency to at least once to twice a day in the past 30 days. I purchased this car, used, and have only had it for 3 months.I took it to the Suzuki dealership for an oil change and consulted with the service manager and was told since the engine light does not come on there is no error in the computer and can not be fixed. He said that repairs for this old of a car would cost more to try and find the error than its worth. Cleo bay Suzuki 3620 east whitestone boulevard cedar park, tx 78613 [phone].
Complaint no. 1 the fuel line of my 2004 Suzuki Verona became disconnected, causing me to lose power while I was driving and causing fuel to spill on the roadway. The problem was allegedly fixed by franklin square Suzuki. However, a few months later, the fuel line again became disconnected causing me to lose power while driving and causing fuel to be spilled on the roadway. The problem was fixed by malmstrom Suzuki. Complaint no. 2. The brake pedal switch has become inoperable six or seven times. When the switch becomes inoperable, the brake lights are not activated when I depress the brake pedal. In addition, the transmission lever cannot be released from park unless I use the keyhole override. …
Suzuki Verona 2004: computer chip has to be reprogrammed because it doesn't regulate the engine. Then when this is done the o-2 sensors and check engine light comes on. The computer chip causes the car to hesitate, stall and backfire. (flash of chip needed) Suzuki then promises customer that they will get a car payment for their trouble in an attempt to entice them to...release Suzuki from arbitration....but the check is a scam. (they alledgedly withdrew the offer when I asked for either a trade up to a non lemon or defective car or arbitration) there never was any proof of any check given to me. Suzuki claims they had to obtain "approval" from epa to rewrite the chip"...but I never received any recall notice. Im uncertain of the technical terms but I believe if epa was involved that Suzuki..Verona might not meet emissions standards. On the date there isn't a certain date.
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, faulty intake manifold gasket had to be replaced. New spark plugs, air filter, clogged throttle body. Car now stalls/dies at idle when first starting up, outside temp gauge works intermittently, car suddenly loses power at intersections, loses power when making turns, jerks while driving at low speeds, feels like breaks are being applied driving downhill at highway speeds, air conditioner causes rpms to go below 750 and surge. These cars are a death trap on wheels and need to be fixed or replaced at no cost to the owner before someone gets killed!
Periodic low idle miss occurred first for the last several months, occasionally, the check engine light would come on with it for a very short time. Now, the engine stalls out at traffic stops. Have recently been experiencing a forward surge upon pressing on the gas feed from a stop or low speed. I feel that my safety is at risk, I am afraid to make a left turn for fear the car will stop in front of oncoming traffic, be rear ended, or I could surge forward into another vehicle or pedestrian. I do not get any type of warning that this about to occur (the check engine light does not come on typically, and if it does come on occasionally with this problem, it does not light up until after the surge or power failure occurs. I am contacting the local dealership (52 miles away is the closest one).
When driving at slow speeds the engine stalls. Most recently this happened during stop and go driving at about 7 MPH. When accelerating out of a stop the car jerks and lunges forward. When driving at highway speeds the car runs rough. When accelerating to higher speeds the car hesitates and jerks. Customer has taken car into 4 different mechanics for these problems - most recently to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the stalling. Various attempts have been made to fix the rough running (spark plugs, alignment correction), but the problem persists.
Vehicle has been repeatedly stalling since May of 2005 and been in the dealer's shop to be repaired at least four times with no improvement in the defect. Vehicle stalls at deacceleration and at idle without warning. This is an extreme safety concern. The Suzuki dealer has reprogrammed the fuel system control chip at least two times. Suzuki motors America has now told the dealer to try replacing the throttle sensor and the cam sensor. The dealer (wendle Suzuki) has been very cooperative, but Suzuki is extremely slow to try to solve this problem.
Related recalls
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.
Fuel System complaints in other Verona years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2004 Suzuki Verona?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2004 Suzuki Verona, 17% of the model year's 155 complaints. The component named most often is delivery (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Suzuki Verona fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 04V-396 (delivery, Aug 13, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2004 Suzuki Verona fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 13,000 miles, and 57% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.