2004 Suzuki Verona: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 29, 2009 · Engine, Tires · 39,000 miles · TX

I purchased my 2004 suzuki verona on jan. 30, 2007. From the second day I own it, it has made noise like it was a diesel engine. I was told that the ticking sound coming from the top end of the motor was normal, that it was the self adjusting cam gears. I could hear a rod knocking in the lower end of the motor but no one at the service department could hear it and their trained to hear these type of things. Suzuki supposedly rebuilt the top end of the motor but the ticking continued. They then were supposedly to have replaced the short block ( the lower end of the motor) but the rod continues to knock to this day. The car has died at speeds between 35 MPH up to 70 MPH. It died one day as I was making a left hand turn and I was barely able to avoid being broad sided by an on-coming vehicle where my mother could have been injured or killed. The car also surges forward sometimes when trying to stop or sitting still. It dies sometimes at take off causing me to nearly be rear ended quit a few times. I sued suzuki for breech of warranty and even though I did not get awarded what they should have had to pay, they did pay, admitting guilt. Suzuki lies about work performed, they avoid doing work that is necessary. And then they deny all previous lies that they have told. And they claim to have one of the best warranties in america.

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Engine · TX

Engine knocks, stalls & dies, rough idling, hesitates, jerking, engine surges when stopped..dies while slowing down..check engine light comes on all the time. Dealer reset computer, replaced throttle body assy, performed tsb & recalibrated PCM, replaced both oxygen sensors.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Engine, Lights · 7,000 miles · IL

After fox valley suzuki reprogrammed my computer due to recall, the engine has a lifter knock, especially after going 55-65 MPH on the highway. Sounds like a diesel engine. Took it to the dealer twice, they say that it is normal, but I know that it is not normal. Also when AC is on, there is a whing noise while the car is in motion, dealer claims they cannot hear. Left turn signal sticks, dealer claimed that they fixed, but sticks on during hot weather. I am afraid that the engine is going to blow, I have been driving the car on the highway back and forth to work with the lifter knock. Please help! Thank you.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Engine, Lights · NC · crash

The consumer's vehicle stalled while and resulted in an accident. *nm the PCM was replaced. The rear brake lights would not turn off. The stalling problem was recurrent. Other problems were; the vehicle would cut off in traffic, the vehicle made noises when the A/C was on and when turning right or left. *sc the oil seal, gasket and engine assembly was replaced due to en an engine knock.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Engine · 9,000 miles · IL

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 .

Filed Oct 17, 2004 · Engine · 6,000 miles · CA

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.