AI Damage2005 Suzuki Verona: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Suzuki Verona filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 53
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 21% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 6% of all complaints
- Air bags: 13 complaints (25% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 11 complaints (21% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 9 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (13% of all).
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 53 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My head hit the steering wheel and then the windshield causing me to suffer a laceration of my eye, multiple facial bruising, concussion, temporarily knocked out, when I woke up I was paralyzed from the waist up for approximately 15 minutes. My air bags did not deploy.
2) When switching from low headlights to high beams, all headlights go completely out for about 6 seconds before coming on gradually. Because Suzuki automobiles are no longer sold in the United States, the nearest support dealer is located 150 miles away.
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.
He observed a small amount of smoke emanating from his vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the hood, he saw more smoke and flames between the engine and firewall. He advised his passenger to exit the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki verona. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v363000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Consumer received a recall notice about a defect that may cause melting of the daytime running lamp and that there is a risk of fire. The consumer was informed, the parts were not available.
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated when shifting. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.
Tl contact owns a 2005 suzuki verona. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v363000 ( exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,181 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Verona has 72 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 53, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Verona?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 53. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (21%), stalls while driving (19%), airbag warning light (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Suzuki Verona?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Suzuki Verona from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2005 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.