VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Suzuki Verona2004–2006
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Suzuki Verona Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 136 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls · 41 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
2 recalls · 10 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Suzuki Verona — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 80 | 38 | 65 | Good |
| 2005 | 2 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 51 | 38 | 46 | Caution |
| 2004 | 4 | 136 | 1 | — | 50 | 38 | 46 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Suzuki Verona Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Verona compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Verona to buy?+
See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Verona model year.
Which Verona years have the most problems?+
The 2004, 2005, 2006 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2004 Verona leads with 4 recalls and 136 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Verona problems?+
The most frequently reported Suzuki Verona issues involve: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.