2005 Suzuki Verona EX from North America - Comments

2004 Verona EX purchased new, had the same sputtering problems at idle, which was resolved with the recall and programming of the on-board computer. Other issue is clock on dash stopped working after a year; absolutely nothing else has failed on this vehicle. Other than the poor acceleration and poor fuel economy compared to it's peers (Toyota, Honda, etc...) I have had a good experience with this vehicle. The ride is smooth, it's very quiet on the highway (quieter than my wife's Honda Odyssey). I now have 45,000 miles on it and it is as smooth and quiet as I first bought it. The car isn't constructed of top quality materials, but for under $20k you do get a lot of features. The resell value is very poor however, but I will keep this vehicle until it dies.

I can use your feedback. I purchased a pre-owned 2005 Suzuki Verona in July 2007 with 35K on it. It didn't have much of a warranty, maybe 30 days. At any rate, I opted out of purchasing additional warranty from the dealership. Now I have a number of things that come up.

First, about a week later the tire pressure light indicator came on; it would come and go. I had the tires checked; they were OK, but now it's on all the time.

Second, in the right rear back tire there is a clicking or tapping noise when I'm driving slow like at take off.

Third, just out of the blue the airbag light indicator came while I was taking a road trip, and continually stays on.

Lastly, the check engine light came on recently. Had it checked by a friend who took it to get a diagnosis; it didn't show anything. My friend said one of the vacuum is cracked. Also while checking, something fell out of engine like a spring. He was puzzled as to why it didn't happen while I was driving.

I realize this is quite a bit of issues, but am somewhat concerned after reading all the comments and problems they are experiencing.

I have had to travel a lot in the last 8 months and have put 14K into it. The car doesn't sound like a truck; it runs smoothly, other than all the dashboard problems. I greatly appreciate any tips.

I purchesed a 2005 Verona and I love that car, especially for the price. I only have 28,000 miles but it is like the smoothest car I have had. I love the way it feels. I just hope I don't have the problems all of you seem to be having. Granted, I don't drive it much as it is my second car, I love it.

That's why you people should buy a USED car that's for 40-50 thousand miles on it. By that time, most of the major bugs (like the ecu and wheel bearings and such) have been worked out. I just bought a 1999 Jeep Cherokee that had 168,000 miles on it, and the thing runs like it's new. The only problems I should have out of it are common things, like water pumps, and things like that because all of the bugs were worked out of it before I bought it. And I just turned 175,000 miles.

I bought a 2005 Suzuki Verona S in January 2006 from Carmax.

For about 90 days the car was perfect. 9600 miles on it at purchase and I liked the car.

Problems began mid 2006 (15,000 miles) and included stalling at stops, dying while driving down the road and revving up and then dying down while on highway. As much as 1500 RPMs difference 10 times a minute. And constant dash warning lights on all systems.

Service contract paid most claims. Repeat trips all through 2007, 2008. Bills running hundreds of dollars paid mostly by Service Contract, but time in shop was long.

Last trip in October 2008 had car in shop 2 whole months. Carmax provided loaner but would not trade out without $2500 difference.

As of today only the airbag light is on. Runs normal. I would trade the car in a minute if I did not care about next owner getting shafted.

I bought it new in 2005. And it now has 60 k on it. Wheel arm needed to be replaced and a couple of stalls on cold mornings (6-7 since 2005). And airbag light comes on. Other than that, everything has been good.