Suzuki Verona stalling problems

Filed Dec 5, 2022 · Engine, Seat belts · 180,500 miles · KY

The contact's fiancé owns a 2004 Suzuki Verona. The contact stated that on multiple occasions after starting the vehicle, the engine was lagging and then revved inadvertently. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds and coming to a stop at a red light or stop sign, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power on multiple occasions. The vehicle was able to be restarted. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's seat belt failed to latch, and the front passenger’s side seat belt locked without movement. The check engine, air bag, seat belt, and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and lifters needed to be replaced. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the additional failures. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, where a diagnostic tool retrieved various failure codes for unknown sensors and failure with the engine. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failures and the dealer confirmed there was no related recalls for the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,500.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Engine · 144,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. While driving, the check engine indicator illuminated and fifteen codes appeared as a text to her cellphone. The vehicle stalled, but the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home safely. Afterwards, when the vehicle was started, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the service indicator remained illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. While driving approximately 15 MPH and pulling in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and traveled 15 feet before it stalled again. The vehicle was started for the third time and drove normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred six other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Fuel system · 195,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki verona. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the service engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ECM (electronic control module) needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v396000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · 49,000 miles · FL

I should have done my homework before purchasing this vehicle. I bought it from dealership, and feel finding out more , why are these cars aloud to still be sold. I have had nothing but problems since day one with accelerating. Constantly stalling and bucking. I read how thus has been an issue with this type of car since day 1. The dealership would only do one minor repair and refused to help with anything else, as it was sold as is. I had a mechanic hook it up and found 12 transmission codes!!!! I am a single mother or 2/children and fear for our safety every time we get in this car. I so wish I never purchased this vehicle. But now its too late, I still owe money and can't afford another vehicle. Just wondering , I haven't seen any, but were there or are there any recalls for this problem? Just frustrated.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 132,000 miles · NC

My wife was traveling from home when her 2005 suzuki verona just started stalling and it cut off. It cut off without notice or warning. She attempted to restart car and when doing so the car did not start. Then she tried again it started and drove it back home with the airbag light on and service engine light illuminated. I then had the spark plugs replaced and fixed the corroded battery terminal. I drove the car on 10/29/2014 at 2:00am in the morning headed to work and it was just hard to accelerate then it would surge, the rpms would get really high and the car would act as though it wants to cut off! There is a recall on the lights of these vehicles but they haven't had them sent or requested to be fixed. I have read where there is no fixing to these cars and that us owners of these cars are all having the same issue and some have had fatalities. To gm and other manufacturers of these cars, you know these cars need to be recalled and given the full value of the car when purchased or half of it and as the family of fatalities, there needs to be the full value of purchase and funeral burial expenses. My heart goes out to those families who lost love ones and to those who are scared to drive this car and can't really afford another, I would advise against driving it if you can if you must be careful because it can cutoff without warning or notice and cause injury. I don't let my wife drive it anymore because if it had been her injured I would be seeking a lawsuit against suzuki, gm, or whom responsible.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · AZ

Immediately after purchasing the 2005 verona in april 2012, from a local used car dealership, we started having problems. The check engine light came on within a day or two, the airbag and tire pressure warning lights also came on. The dealer kept telling us they could not find anything wrong to cause the engine light to come on. One mechanic finally said it was just the gas cap not being tight enough. This dealer said that they could not determine why the airbag and tire pressure lights were on. The car began hesitating when trying to accelerate and would almost stall. This would happen without warning. At times, it would not even start. After several months of this, I took it to a suzuki dealer where they diagnosed it as a defective fuel pump. The car didn't even have 50,000 miles on it yet. At 75,000 miles I took it back to the suzuki dealer for service to see if they could diagnose the reason for the warning lights. They said the sensors were bad and needed to be replaced. There was also a problem with the transmission starting to go bad and the rear brakes were malfunctioning. The service advisor said that it would require $8400 in parts alone to try to repair the car. He said the car was not worth it and told me it would be better to spend the money on another car. He said that this model is known for all kinds of mechanical problems and they are not usually worth fixing. I believe that the suzuki verona is an unsafe vehicle that should have been recalled by the factory when these types of problems started to appear. I have gone on-line and read numerous similar accounts from other owners. They are afraid to drive the car, as am I, not knowing when it will stall again or break down without warning. This model is defective and not safe to drive.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 57,000 miles · CA

I purchased the 2004 suzuki verona last year from a third party. The engine stalls in the middle of the street. It completely stops. Last year it stopped completely and would not turn on. Luckily no cars were behind me. I had to call the tow truck and fix it. The problem was with the fuel injection. I went online and checked for recall. There were recalls for the engine stall but only for 2004. The corporate office informed me that since it was a 2005 year, they cannot fix the problem. I spent almost $700 and now the problem started arising again last saturday. The engine almost stalled. I called the corporate office again and after giving my VIN # they said that no recall have been listed with that VIN number. They even said that here were no other recall for that year and make which I know is not true. I called the national highway people and they said that there are 2 recall for that year and make but the corporate office tells me that there is none. I would be happy if you could give me some information on the recall for that VIN number. My reference number is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · FL

The car in question 2005 suzuki verona stalls when slowing down or coming to a complete stop, some time it start right up, some time it doesn't. Some time it starts up and shuts down immediately.when the car stall you lose all control, steering wheel locks up. Took it to a shop no code came up , looking at recalls now.

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!