Model year record

2004 SUZUKI Verona

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 245 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V363000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 25,899
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-06-24
Owners notified: 2014-11-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V022000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected: 37,796
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-01-28
Owners notified: 2005-03-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V396000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected: 16,488
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-08-13
Owners notified: 2004-09-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V426000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected: 7,797
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-10-29
Owners notified: 2003-10-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IMPROPERLY DURING A FRONTAL VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V333000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected: 4,548
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-09-08
Owners notified: 2003-09-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling	43	5,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	31	1,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	16	3,688 mi
Electrical system	15	12,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	10	7,900 mi
Engine	8	97,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	8	13,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	6	6,007 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	6	70,900 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	6	894 mi
Electrical system: ignition	5	500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	5	3,928 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	5	1,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	5	5,000 mi
Exterior lighting	4	74,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	72,000 mi
Power train	4	103,900 mi
Unknown or other	4	6,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	9,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	59,000 mi
Seat belts	3	180,500 mi
Tires	3	50 mi
Air bags	2	300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	58,870 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	—
Fuel system, other	2	1,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	2,500 mi
Seats	2	103,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	90,000 mi
Suspension	2	50 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	1 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	3,611 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	1,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	—
Equipment: electrical	1	2,400 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	20,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	5,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	4,500 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	7,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	34,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	1	16,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	5,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	5,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	—
Fuel system, other: delivery	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	—
Power train: manual transmission	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	2,400 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	13 mi
Service brakes	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	44,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	5,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	67,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	1,000 mi

The 2005 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.