2005 Nissan Altima vs 2005 Suzuki Verona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Nissan Altima | 2005 Suzuki Verona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,091 | 53 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 15 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Suzuki Verona |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 351 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 259 | 9 |
| Engine | 141 | 3 |
| Power Train | 115 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 97 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 2 |
| Steering | 31 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 304 | 0 |
| Stalling | 189 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 85 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
| Overheating | 25 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
2005 Nissan Altima
2005 Suzuki Verona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.