2006 Suzuki Verona problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Visibility (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2014-06-24 · campaign 14V363000 · 25,899 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 2009-09-01 · TS-04-03049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: automatic transmission shift lever is loose in the shift gate and/or ignition key cannot be removed. the transmission gear shift lever does not hold firmly to the left of the shift gate as expected. the shift lever tension spring has broken. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2008-01-01 · TS0301238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. *nj
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2008-01-01 · TS0301238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic transmission control module initialization procedure. my 2004-2006 verona (rp625). *nj
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-08-03 · 1506047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine runs rough and hesitates on acceleration when cold, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-07-20 · Power Train · 72,000 mi“when my car is switched into reverse or drive, it will jerk very loudly then proceed to not switch into any gears higher than 3rd. sometimes when i go into reverse, it will jerk and swing back quickly with little acceleration. it has continued for 5 months - looking online so many others are having this problem with this faulty piece of equipment. …”
2013-03-27 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“i was going to start driving and when i shifted into reverse the shift screen got all jumbled and made a loud clunking noise, then reversed and went into drive and the car would hardly drive at all the rpm's were close to 2500 and car hardly moving at first, thought it was the transmission itself and found out that it is the transmission range sens…”
2012-03-24 · Power Train · 99,272 mi“transmission jerking when shifting to 2nd to 3rd gear codes are p0783, p0741, p0700. *tr…”
2011-07-08 · Power Train“i have had problems with my 2006 suzuki verona for the past 2 1/2 years. we have owned if for almost 3 1/2. we took it back to the dealer just a year after owning it complaining of a clunking noise. all they did was update the software on it. they would not fix it unless a light was on. it would not generate a code back then, according to the …”
2010-03-12 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki verona. while driving at speeds of 5 mph in snowy weather, the transmission began slipping while traveling uphill. the dealer stated that the accelerator pedal attempted to synchronize with the computer. the contact stated that the transmission had previously been repaired under the factory warranty due to the id…”
2009-08-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 12,900 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki verona. whenever the contact attempts to drive the vehicle, it will not accelerate past the first gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the main computer module, transmission module, and the throttle body all needed to be replaced. the failures still persist. the current and failure mil…”
2008-05-02 · Visibility · 3,200 mi“so far, windshield wiper arm came loose and flopped around while driving in severe storm. transmission makes a loud clunk when re accelerating at 5 and 20 mph. windshield wiper arm was tightened, no prob. since. transmission still clunks and have had in to dealer 4 times already. they have replaced a control arm and a ball joint. then had to take b…”
2006-05-31 · Interior Lighting“interior lights do not dim below half brightness. with the white face gauges on the verona this is very distracting at night. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.