2004 Suzuki Verona problems
Owners have filed 245 complaints about the 2004 Suzuki Verona with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 38.4% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.4%.
Complaints245
Crashes10
Fires3
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 38.4% · 94
Electrical system 9.4% · 23
Fuel system, gasoline 8.2% · 20
Vehicle speed control 7.8% · 19
Power train 6.9% · 17
Seat belts 4.1% · 10
Exterior lighting 3.7% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.7% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 6,007 miles.
In owners' own words
04 396 000/Engine stalling: consumer stated the check engine light illuminated while driving and the vehicle stalled intermittently from acceleration. The dealer was notified concerning this recall notice. The dealer informed the consumer that the recall repairs was made during the last time the vehicle was brought in. The consumer would like to know why her vehicle is still experiencing the same problem. Engine and engine cooling
2004 Suzuki Verona stalled without warning. *Kb days after the vehicle was purchased it stalled on the freeway. The check engine light illuminated. It's been two years since the first incident yet the dealer still hasn't been able to determine the cause of the problem. The dealer has replaced many components (o2 sensor, throttle body engine coil) but none have rectified the problem. Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Verona. While driving at any speed, the vehicle will suddenly shut off. The vehicle was able to restart immediately after the failure. There were no warning indicators prior to the intermittent failure. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current mileage was 48,248 and failure mileage was 32,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 32,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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