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2005 Suzuki Verona
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 53
- Received Sep 2005 to Nov 2023
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbag warning light stays on5 complaints · 9.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle catches fire from wiring4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V363000Suzuki 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.
- Recall #05V507000On certain passenger vehicles, the power steering pump pulley may separate from the power steering pump due to inadequate wall thickness of the pulley.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 4 fires, 4 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
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Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 53 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag warning light stays on | 5 | 9.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 7.5% | – | NHTSA recall #14V363000 |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 4 | 7.5% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 3 | 5.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V363000June 24, 201425,899 vehicles affected
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.
If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
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. Suzuki's number for this recall is XC.
NHTSA recall #05V507000November 3, 2005592 vehicles affected
steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
On certain passenger vehicles, the power steering pump pulley may separate from the power steering pump due to inadequate wall thickness of the pulley.
This condition Can cause the power steering pump drive belt to disconnect resulting in heavy steering, and Can lead to engine overheating or to battery discharge and engine stall.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the power steering pump pulley and, if necessary, replace it. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Other model years
- 2004 155
- 2005
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2005 Suzuki Verona.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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