2004 Suzuki Verona reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Suzuki Verona — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 245
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 43 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,168
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Suzuki median
+71
median 175 across 14 Suzuki records
Vs 2002-2006
-24
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
30%
Engine And Engine Cooling: 74 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Suzuki Verona
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 43
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 31
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 10
1 recall on record for the 2004 Suzuki Verona
- NHTSA 14V363000 · 2014 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Suzuki Verona units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Suzuki Verona reliable?
NHTSA has 245 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Suzuki Verona and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (43 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Suzuki Verona units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Verona?
Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling (43), engine and engine cooling:engine (31), vehicle speed control (16), electrical system (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Suzuki Verona?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.