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2004 Suzuki Verona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Verona.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2004 Suzuki Verona is a passenger car equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 17 city/25 highway/20 combined mpg. This model year anchors the Verona’s short production run (2004–2006) as the most problematic, accumulating 155 owner complaints—the highest of any year—with the engine and engine cooling system as the top trouble area, alongside five recalls. For researchers, the 2004 Verona represents the reliability low point of the nameplate, a cautionary entry that contrasts sharply with the 2006 model’s mere 8 complaints.

Model year20062004

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.8 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3380 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts81 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.56-1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type150
Oil Capacity8.95 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature179 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket19 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs / 33 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.031; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.120
Rotor Runout Limit0.0001 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.95 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Finish0.87 μin / 0.394 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
115 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
218 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
370 degrees.70 degrees
470 degrees.70 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Frame Fasteners (torque)
Every 22,500 miPCV System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 Suzuki Verona generated 155 complaints, five recalls, and 27 TSBs—figures that dwarf the 53 complaints and two recalls in 2005 and the eight complaints and two recalls in 2006—making it the clear high-water mark of the generation’s federal record. Complaint volume falls steeply after the inaugural year, and while recalls continue at a reduced rate in subsequent years, the overall trend shows 2004 concentrating the bulk of the line’s documented issues. Owner reports for 2004 cluster most heavily in Engine & Engine Cooling with 39 complaints, followed by Electrical System and Vehicle Speed Control with 10 each, and Fuel System, Gasoline with nine, though the data does not specify underlying causes. The 2004 file also contains seven crash-related complaints and one fire complaint, adding measurable safety-event volume to its profile. Because this year sits at the peak of a downward trajectory that improves markedly in 2005 and 2006, it implies the earliest production carries the greatest federal-reported risk of the three-year run. Consequently, a 2004 Verona is not the strongest choice among these model years for a used purchase.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
27
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
155
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 155 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling39
Electrical System10
Vehicle Speed Control10
Fuel System, Gasoline9
Power Train8
Seat Belts7
Engine & Engine Cooling,Fuel System, Gasoline6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

03V426000Air Bags:FrontalReported 29/10/2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN AN IMPROPER SEQUENCE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTING WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2003, TO VERONA VEHICLE OWNERS. ALL FORENZA VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED AT THE PORT OF ENTRY…

04V396000Fuel System, Gasoline:DeliveryReported 13/08/2004

IN CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FAULT IN THE ADAPTIVE FUEL CONTROL LOGIC CAN CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO USE AIR/FUEL RATIOS DURING DECELERATION THAT ARE LEAN ENOUGH TO CAUSE ENGINE STALLING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SUZ_0160082022-07-08SuspensionReminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
N-Q-G-0452018-11-20SuspensionThis Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
1012152015-10-12Engine And Engine CoolingSERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: EGR DTCS P0400, P0401 AND P0402. *TT
TS-04-030492009-09-01Power TrainSUZUKI: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS LOOSE IN THE SHIFT GATE AND/OR IGNITION KEY…
TS03012382008-01-01Power TrainAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE. *NJ

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2004 Verona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Verona get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.