The 2004 draws 5 complaints per run and the 2006 1, a 5.0-fold gap within the same model. Half of all complaints arrive by 1 year of age, so 38.9% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Engine and Engine Cooling, with 62 complaints, typically at 1.5 years.
Suzuki Verona years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | yes | |
| 2005 | 48 | 18 | yes | |
| 2004 | 125 | 25 | yes |
Among the 3 Suzuki Verona years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2004, 2005, 2006; the three worth hunting are 2006, 2005, 2004.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 29% | covered | |
| 1 year | 51.9% | covered | |
| 2 years | 61.1% | covered | |
| 3 years | 66.7% | you pay | |
| 4 years | 72.2% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 77.8% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 79.6% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 83.3% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 86.4% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 90.7% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 94.4% | you pay | |
| 11 years | 96.3% | you pay | |
| 12 years | 98.1% | you pay | |
| 14 years | 99.4% | you pay | |
| 15 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 3 years / 36,000 miles. Only 61.1% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 38.9% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (5 years / 60,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 48% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Suzuki Verona, the early trouble is Engine And Engine Cooling and Electrical System — reported at around 1.5 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Air Bags at 4.2 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1.5 yrs | 1 | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 2.6 yrs | 1 | 2 | |
| Power Train | 3.1 yrs | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2.8 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Gasoline | 2.9 yrs | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1.6 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 4.2 yrs | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 4.4 yrs | — | 1 |
What else in this class
6 models share the Verona's vehicle class. Per production run, the Toyota Camry draws 5.65, the Honda Accord 4.02 and the Dodge Challenger 3.27, against 3.79 for the Verona.
| Same class as the Verona | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 161 | 1983–2026 | |
| Honda Accord | 415 | 1981–2026 | |
| Dodge Challenger | 77 | 1981–2026 | |
| Toyota Prius | 109 | 2001–2026 | |
| Hyundai Elantra | 117 | 1992–2026 | |
| Nissan Altima | 148 | 1993–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Suzuki Verona reliable?
By complaints per production run it is worse than typical: 3.79 against 3.73 for the average car, and in the middle of its class rivals.
Which Verona years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2004, 2005, 2006. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2006, 2005, 2004. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do Verona problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 1 year of age. The most reported system is Engine and Engine Cooling, typically at 1.5 years, followed by Electrical System.
Will the warranty cover Verona problems?
Mostly yes: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and 61.1% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 48% of the complaints here.
Is the Verona more reliable than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: 3.79 complaints per production run for the Verona against 5.65 for the Toyota Camry.
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