Suzuki Verona jerking problems

Filed Jul 20, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · AL

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.

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, 2012 · Transmission · 99,272 miles · CA

Transmission jerking when shifting to 2nd to 3rd gear codes are p0783, p0741, p0700.

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 Jul 18, 2006 · Engine · CA

On or about july 26, 2005, dr. ____purchased a 2005 suzuki verona ex from the suzuki depot. Since that time, the vehicle has undergone a multitude of problems, many of which suzuki has been unable or unwilling to fix. Since its purchase eleven months ago, the vehicle has exhibited air conditioning problems, car seat warmer problems, car door problems, recurring engine light problems and, most recently, shaking and lurching issues which have rendered the vehicle unsafe to operate. Over the course of the past several months, the vehicle's engine light has been enlightened on a consistent basis. When dr. ____first brought the vehicle in for service, the service department diagnosed a engine throttle problem. Unfortunately, repairs proved ineffective and the problems quickly resurfaced causing dr. ____ to return the vehicle for repair on two additional occasions. Willing to give suzuki yet another chance, on may 30, 2006, dr. _____ brought the vehicle in for the fourth time as the engine light continued to turn on and off intermittently. What did happen was that the engine issues persisted, causing dr. ______to bring his vehicle to the service department for a fifth time on june 6, 2006, at which time he spoke to service manager johnny viera. Over the course of the past several weeks, dr. _______ has continued to drive the vehicle notwithstanding the engine related problems. Now, however, the vehicle jerks and shakes when driven rendering it potentially unsafe to operate. Frankly, we believe enough is enough and are no longer interested in wasting dr. ______'s time while ineffectual repair attempts are made. The vehicle, quite clearly, can only be considered a "lemon" and demand is hereby made that suzuki take possession of the vehicle and refund the full purchase price and all associated costs to dr. ____.

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.