TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VERONA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE PAST THE FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER MODULE, TRANSMISSION MODULE, AND THE THROTTLE BODY ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURES STILL PERSIST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,900. UPDATED 09/01/09 *BF
2006 Suzuki Verona powertrain problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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 THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS FAULTY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. *TR
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 NOT GENERATE A CODE BACK THEN, ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. NOW 2 1/2 YEARS LATER, THEY SAY THE T…
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 AND FOUND OUT THAT IT IS THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR BY MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. DID …
TRANSMISSION JERKING WHEN SHIFTING TO 2ND TO 3RD GEAR CODES ARE P0783, P0741, P0700. *TR
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 REPAIRED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY DUE TO THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AN…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 Suzuki Verona?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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