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.