SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: EGR DTCS P0400, P0401 AND P0402.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2005 Suzuki Verona engine problems
severe Owners of the 2005 Suzuki Verona have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the engine at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
2fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 9 engine complaints filed for the 2005 Suzuki Verona, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
OIL LEAK FROM DRAIN PLUG.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING FOR FALSE SLOW O2 SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR FALSE SLOW O2 SENSOR DTCS, EVAP RELATED DTCS AND VARIOUS OTHER UNINTENDED DTCS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DTC P1382 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION IS PRESENT BUT THE 2005 SERVICE MANUAL DOES NOT HAVE THE CODE LISTED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Suzuki verona. After shutting off the engine, flames started to emit from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and the flames were extinguished. A police report was filed and the vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I purchased the 2004 Suzuki verona last year from a third party. The engine stalls in the middle of the street. It completely stops. Last year it stopped completely and would not turn on. Luckily no cars were behind me. I had to call the tow truck and fix it. The problem was with the fuel injection. I went online and checked for recall. There were recalls for the engine stall but only for…
Had engine trouble with your 2005 Suzuki Verona?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 Suzuki Verona?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 42,185 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Suzuki/Verona.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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