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2005 Suzuki Verona EX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Verona EX.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2005 Suzuki Verona EX is a passenger car that paired a 4-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy estimates of 18 mpg city, 25 highway, and 21 combined. Owner feedback for this model year totaled 53 complaints, predominantly targeting the air bag system, and it was subject to two recalls. This reliability record places the 2005 Verona EX among the more problematic iterations of the nameplate, warranting a close look at its safety history.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/21 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 / combined18 / 25 / 21 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 Capacity1.61 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity8.90 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; spark plugs every 22,500 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) · Spark Plugs (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister 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.

Owner complaints about the 2005 Suzuki Verona EX top in one area — the air bags, 7 of 53 reports (13%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the air bags, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 4 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
15
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
53
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 4 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 53 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags7
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Electrical System5
Power Train5
Exterior Lighting3
Seat Belts2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V363000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 24/06/2014

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Verona vehicles manufactured June 2003 to October 2005. In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module… Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DRL module in the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners can contact Suzuki…

05V507000Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:PumpReported 03/11/2005

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 15 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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VIN
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2005 Verona EX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Verona EX get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.