2006 Suzuki Verona Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 25, 2014 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Verona years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Verona. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Verona model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 88%), typically at around 42,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Suzuki Verona
2004-2006 Suzuki Verona photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Suzuki Verona problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train7 · ~42,500 mi
Electrical System3 · ~70,000 mi
Engine1 · ~72,000 mi
Interior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~3,200 mi
Steering1 · ~3,200 mi
Tires1 · ~3,200 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~12,900 mi
Visibility1 · ~3,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train788%42,500——
Electrical System338%70,000——
Engine113%72,000——
Interior Lighting113%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic113%3,200——
Steering113%3,200——
Tires113%3,200——
Vehicle Speed Control113%12,900——
Visibility113%3,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 2 complaints
2006: 1200612008: 1200812009: 1200912010: 1201012011: 1201112012: 1201212013: 220132

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Suzuki Verona recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Exterior lighting:headlightsJun 24, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V363000 · 25,899 vehicles

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Verona vehicles manufactured June 2003 to October 2005. In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.

Risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DRL module in the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners can contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XC.

Steering:hydraulic power assist:pumpNov 3, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V507000 · 592 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the power steering pump pulley may separate from the power steering pump due to inadequate wall thickness of the pulley.

Risk: This condition can cause the power steering pump drive belt to disconnect resulting in heavy steering, and can lead to engine overheating or to battery discharge and engine stall.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the power steering pump pulley and, if necessary, replace it. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Electrical System · received Jul 20, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10525896

I was going to start driving and when i shifted into reverse the shift screen got all jumbled and made a loud clunking noise, then reversed and went into drive and the car would hardly drive at all the rpm's were close to 2500 and car hardly moving at first, thought it was the transmission itself…

Power Train · received Mar 27, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10504690

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

Power Train · received Mar 24, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10452851

I have had problems with my 2006 suzuki verona for the past 2 1/2 years. We have owned if for almost 3 1/2. We took it back to the dealer just a year after owning it complaining of a clunking noise. All they did was update the software on it. They would not fix it unless a light was on. It would…

Power Train · received Jul 8, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10411510

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki verona. While driving at speeds of 5 mph in snowy weather, the transmission began slipping while traveling uphill. The dealer stated that the accelerator pedal attempted to synchronize with the computer. The contact stated that the transmission had previously been…

Power Train · received Mar 12, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10319142

Other Suzuki Verona years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200682
2005 Verona532
2004 Verona1555

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Verona?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Verona?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Suzuki Verona a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Verona model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.