2005 Suzuki Verona problems & reliability
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Suzuki Verona, alongside 2 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 (4 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 13 | 25% |
| Electrical System → | 11 | 21% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 17% |
| Power Train | 7 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 9% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 8% |
| Engine | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 6% |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 68,000 miles (middle 50% between 23,370 and 83,500 miles), based on 35 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“This issue pertains to Safety Recall Notice No. XC - All 2004-2006 Suzuki Verona Vehicles - DRL System. Please note, the vehicle manufacturer provided documentation service was performed and the DRL Module (part 38860-84Z21-RX0) was replaced at mileage 49470. My wife and I are the original owner and the mileage is…”
Electrical System · filed Nov 6, 2023
“Vehicle drives normal then brakes lock up causing tires to skid to sudden stop killing the engine at random times and random speeds then starts right back up then does it again at a random time. *tr”
Service Brakes · filed May 21, 2020
“Scott was traveling on a highway and attempted to exit the highway; however, as he attempted to brake, he noticed h was not slowing down, and that it appeared that his brakes has given out. He was able to safely slow down the vehicle and pull to the shoulder. He observed a small amount of smoke emanating from his…”
Structure · filed Dec 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 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 ·
Wire harness insulation damage behind the left front fender liner. *tt
0408115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ·
Passenger air bag sensing system. Passenger air bag off light on when if should be off. *tt
0512234 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ·
Passenger air bag sensing system. Passenger air bag off light on when if should be off. *tt
0312234 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ·
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 2005 Suzuki Verona has 2 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 2005 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.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 68,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.