2004 Suzuki Verona: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Driver assistance, Engine · 97,000 miles · CA

Initially car had minor electrical issues, I.e. Clock would not work, problems with passenger side power windows. Right wheel hub assembly had to be replaced. Check engine light, surging and stalling at idle, upon filling gas tank, it would stop every gallon of gas put in, faulty intake manifold gasket had to be replaced. New spark plugs, air filter, clogged throttle body. Car now stalls/dies at idle when first starting up, outside temp gauge works intermittently, car suddenly loses power at intersections, loses power when making turns, jerks while driving at low speeds, feels like breaks are being applied driving downhill at highway speeds, air conditioner causes rpms to go below 750 and surge. These cars are a death trap on wheels and need to be fixed or replaced at no cost to the owner before someone gets killed!

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 49,557 miles · TX

2004 suzuki verona ex [xxx]. I purchased my 2004 verona from car max in austin, tx. I have been experiencing intermittent stalling, poor acceleration and jerking acceleration. There is no exact moment when this happens but it is becoming a serious concern within the past month as it has become more frequent. I used to happen a couple of times within the first month but has increased frequency to at least once to twice a day in the past 30 days. I purchased this car, used, and have only had it for 3 months.I took it to the suzuki dealership for an oil change and consulted with the service manager and was told since the engine light does not come on there is no error in the computer and can not be fixed. He said that repairs for this old of a car would cost more to try and find the error than its worth. Cleo bay suzuki 3620 east whitestone boulevard cedar park, tx 78613 (512) 259-6600. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 11, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,900 miles · CA

When driving at slow speeds the engine stalls. Most recently this happened during stop and go driving at about 7 MPH. When accelerating out of a stop the car jerks and lunges forward. When driving at highway speeds the car runs rough. When accelerating to higher speeds the car hesitates and jerks. Customer has taken car into 4 different mechanics for these problems - most recently to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the stalling. Various attempts have been made to fix the rough running (spark plugs, alignment correction), but the problem persists.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · WI

2004 suzuki verona problems with jolting after being stopped. Consumer states that when the accelerator was depressed the engine would not register it right away until about 3 seconds or so then the vehicle would lurch forward. *kb the consumer also stated the check engine light would illuminate as well. While driving, suddenly the vehicle started dropping speed, the engine was running; there was simply no connection between the running engine and the gas pedal. Because the consumer had the cruise control set, the gas pedal lodged into the floor board trying to maintain cruising speed. Several components were replaced to try and resolve the problem such as the transmission, head gaskets, pcv, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, catalytic converter, and o2 sensor. The ABS light illumined in october 2006. In march 2007 a new ABS module was installed.

Filed Aug 14, 2007 · Engine · 8,431 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. While driving 30-40 MPH the vehicle would stall and jerk. The dealer stated that oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. They replaced the sensors; however, the failure continued to occur. Approximately two months later the dealer replaced the head assembly gasket and pc filter; however, the failure continued to occur. As of august 14, 2007, the failure has not been corrected. The failure mileage was 8,431 and the current mileage was 27,000. The vehicle has stalled on 3 occasions. Updated 09/11/07.

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 Oct 30, 2005 · Transmission · 2,500 miles · OH

I purchased a new 2004 suzuki verona april 2004. Since then, the vehicle starts surging and lurching unexpectedly without any warning. I've taken it to the dealer for repair and they state there's nothing else they can do about it. The last time, approx 2 weeks ago, they downloaded a "patch" to reprogram a computer chip which did no good at all. I've complained to the dealer numerous times and brought it at least 4 times for this problem. My wife refuses to even drive this vehicle because it's an accident waiting to happen. Francis g vinci, union, ohio.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Engine · 13,400 miles · CA

Engine light came on 10 minutes after I purchased the vehicle on august 6, 2005 it was sputerring and jerking when I tried to accelerate also at low speeds it acts as though it is going to cut off. The vehicle is still under warranty. Took it to the dealer they found cylinder #2 plug failed. They replaced it. 2 days later the engine light was back on I am taking the car back to the dealership tomorrow august 25, 2005.

Filed Jun 9, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Dt: consumer had to put a new engine in the car. The check engine light came on before they replaced the engine. The engine light came on 4 times on after they replaced the engine. They replaced some of the sensors. The car was jerking and cutting off every now and then. The consumer noticed the car was riding differently. The ignition has a buzzing sound. They were supposed to fix the tachometer. The air conditioner doesn't work. *ak the drivers side window would continue go down. Smoke was emitting from the exhaust.

Filed Oct 22, 2004 · Acceleration · 7,500 miles · TX

Electronic control module was replaced because the car jerked. Cruise control came on by itself. Vehicle would loose speed, and electronic control module was replaced. Vehicle continued to have problems. Consumer received a recall for the control module, and was informed that the first replacement module was defective. Vehicle still jerked out of control.

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Engine · NC

I bought my suzuki verona jan 2004 and had problems from the first week. The radio would not work because they couldn't find the code so they had to take it out to reprogram, the car would not go forward when I hit the gas pedal, the transmission would jerk, then worst of all it would just cut off whether sitting still or in motion. In that six month period, I had to drive 6 loaner vehicles. People began to ask me if I owned a car lot because I was always in a different car! ;o)so I filed a lemon law claim and after 6 months I got a brand new verona. But the story doesn't end there because after 1 month and a half of my new verona replacement, it cut off on me while I was driving down the street. Same problem as my first verona. The thing that got me during my first ordeal was the fact that suzuki did not believe me which is why I had to go file a claim. But now, from what I have been told this time around, my car along with 3 other veronas are now sitting in the shop waiting for suzuki to come and fix them. So I am in loaner car number 7. Good luck to you all who have not experience any problems. But if you do, don't let them fool you. I am a witness that this car has major problems. *ak pe04062_cat