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 Owners of the 2006 Suzuki Verona have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Verona | 6 |
| 2006 Verona (this page) | 6 |
When does it fail?
Of the 6 powertrain complaints filed for the 2006 Suzuki Verona, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 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 powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 16 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
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…
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…
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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?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, powertrain issues most often appear around 53,834 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 $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.
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/2006/Suzuki/Verona.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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