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155 reports9,000 miles · Nov 17, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
AT SPEEDS OF 65-75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES SLOWING DOWN TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE IS LOUD AND SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENGINE. SOUNDS LIKE TOP END ROCKER ARM KNOCKING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT TAKE THE CAR OVER 55MPH. I TOLD THEM IT ONLY DOES IT BETWEEN 65-75 WHICJ IS THE S…
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AT SPEEDS OF 65-75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES SLOWING DOWN TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE IS LOUD AND SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENGINE. SOUNDS LIKE TOP END ROCKER ARM KNOCKING, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT TAKE THE CAR OVER 55MPH. I TOLD THEM IT ONLY DOES IT BETWEEN 65-75 WHICJ IS THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAYS SOUTH OF THE CAR DEALER. THEY ONLY TOOK IT AT 55MPH AND DID NOT HEAR IT. THERE IS ONE OTHER REFERENCE COMPLAINT THAT I HAVE FOUND HERE THAT STATES HE IS GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING. REF # 10095916 . *AK
NHTSA ODI #10100085
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2004
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND COMPUTER SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10099795
7,500 miles · Oct 22, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE CAR JERKED. CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE SPEED, AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE CONTROL MODULE, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRST REPLACEMENT MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. VEH…
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE CAR JERKED. CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE SPEED, AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE CONTROL MODULE, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRST REPLACEMENT MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE STILL JERKED OUT OF CONTROL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10097527
18,948 miles · Oct 18, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTARTED IT, THEN DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE TH…
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WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTARTED IT, THEN DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND STILL HAD NOT BE RESOLVED. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10081996
6,000 miles · Oct 17, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
PURCHASED SUZUKI VERONA IN APRIL, 2004. NOTICED EARLY ON THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED TOO LOUD. WHEN CAR IS HEATED AND UPON ACCELERATION IT GETS LOUDER. THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGH LIKE A DIESEL ENGINE AND AT TIMES KNOCKS. I HAVE MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. EVERYTIME I TAKE IT IN FOR OIL CHANGES AND THEY ACT LIKE THEY DON'T HEAR O…
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PURCHASED SUZUKI VERONA IN APRIL, 2004. NOTICED EARLY ON THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED TOO LOUD. WHEN CAR IS HEATED AND UPON ACCELERATION IT GETS LOUDER. THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGH LIKE A DIESEL ENGINE AND AT TIMES KNOCKS. I HAVE MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. EVERYTIME I TAKE IT IN FOR OIL CHANGES AND THEY ACT LIKE THEY DON'T HEAR OR KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. I EVEN HAD THE TECH. RIDE AROUND WITH ME SO THAT HE COULD HEAR WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. HE MENTIONED IT COULD BE LIFTERS OR TIMING CHAIN AND WOULD HAVE THE OFFICE CALL TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS. VERY RELUCTANT TO DO ANYTHING. FINALLY IN SEPTEMBER THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. STARTED UP AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. THEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. THE ECM HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NO MORE STALLING SO FAR, BUT THE ENGINE JUST DOES NOT SOUND RIGHT. NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. CURRENTLY CAR ONLY HAS 6,800 MILES ON IT BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS TWENTY YEARS OLD. AGAIN NO RESPONSE FROM DEALER. THEY DON'T SEEM INTERESTED IN TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE AND AM SORRY TO SAY THAT I REGRET PURCHASING THE SUZUKI VERONA. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10095916
2,400 miles · Oct 12, 2004
Power Train
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION CHANGED BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS IT SLOWED DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10096596
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE ECM MODULE WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE THE RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED AND ONCE AFTER. AS STATED IN THE ENGINE/STALLING RECALL 04V396000, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AND RUN ROUGH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10095473
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND STAY ON. *BF THE CONSUMER FILED A COMPLAINT UNDER MARYLAND'S LEMON LAW. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE A NEW VEHICLE. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10095325
90,000 miles · Sep 29, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 04V396000 CONCERNING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. SUZUKI, 210-530-0800.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10094595
4,500 miles · Sep 28, 2004
Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING TAIL LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10090122
Official recalls
5Jun 24, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Jan 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BECOME MISADJUSTED IF AN UPWARD/REARWARD FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP, TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON OR OFF POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING,A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO DISCHARGE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY, AND, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, CRUISE CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, IF EQUIPPED, WILL BECOME DISABLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Aug 13, 2004
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Oct 29, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTING WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2003, TO VERONA VEHICLE OWNERS. ALL FORENZA VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED AT THE PORT OF ENTRY. THERE ARE NO OWNER NOTIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE FORENZA MODEL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Sep 8, 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISLOCATED SENSOR IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TONGUE FROM BEING INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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