https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Suzuki Aerio. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:47 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-2168841 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Suzuki Aerio. The contact stated that the gear shifter was loose. The gear shifter was shifted, but the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 220,886. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1586419 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE 'PARKING' TRANSMISSION. I REALLY SCARY WHIT THIS CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARKING AND HE GO IN REVERSE AND HIT ME. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1481139 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT TECH. ADVISED REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE IMPROPER (SHAPE) OF CLIP. RECALL AUG. 13, 2007. FILED WRONG VIN NUMBER ORIGINALLY GIVEN #11109578 7/5/18 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1480455 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL GEAR SHIFT CABLE IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE CLIP. RECALL AUG,13,2007 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1353886 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS IN TRAFFIC, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMITTED AND THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MI https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1124555 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT CHANGE ALL THE TIME. HAVE TO SIT AND WAIT FOR POSSIBLE CHANGE. UNTIL IT STOPS ALL TOGETHER https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1116323 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT STARTED THE CAR TO WARM IT UP, AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF DASH BOARD, MAKING GLASS WHERE SPEEDOMETER IS SMOKEY AND IT STILL IS. SMELT LIKE WIRE BURNING AND SHUT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY. WHEN CHECKED ON, A WIRE INSULATION HAD BURNT OFF CAUSING THE SMOKE AND SMELL. AFTER REPLACING THE WIRE COATING, IT WAS FINE FOR A WHILE, THEN COMING BACK FROM A TRIP TO AUGUSTA THE SPEEDOMETER NUMBER GOT DIMMER, BUT I DID https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1089883 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME ABNORMALLY TIGHT AND CAUSED WELTS TO THE PASSENGER'S NECK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND A MESSAGE THAT INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED MULTIPLE TI https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1089884 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME ABNORMALLY TIGHT AND CAUSED WELTS TO THE PASSENGER'S NECK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND A MESSAGE THAT INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED MULTIPLE TI https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1078403 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2006. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR, NO WARRANTY TO COVER DEFECTS. THOUGHT THAT THIS PROBLEM WERE ISOLATED, BUT IS VERY WIDE SPREAD. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-1058446 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE RPMS AND THE SPEED TO INCREASE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEFECT RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,403. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-988394 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE 'PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF' LIGHT WILL NOT TURN ON. I SEE THERE ARE SIMILAR PROBLEMS IN OTHER MODELS FROM SUZUKI. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-988395 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE 'PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF' LIGHT WILL NOT TURN ON. I SEE THERE ARE SIMILAR PROBLEMS IN OTHER MODELS FROM SUZUKI. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-951252 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED IN A STUCK POSITION. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-951253 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED IN A STUCK POSITION. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-946058 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN BOTH AXLES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD, FRONT SUSPENSION, THE DRIVE SHAFT AND THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THEFIRST FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81, https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-946059 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN BOTH AXLES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD, FRONT SUSPENSION, THE DRIVE SHAFT AND THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THEFIRST FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81, https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-918735 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI AERIO SX WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION DISLODGED FROM THE FIFTH GEAR WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE FIFTH GEAR OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALS https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-891153 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYS ON;WHEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP,I WAS ADVISED THAT THIS INDICATES"AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT";DEALERSHIP(SUZUKI COURTESY IN PITTSBURGH PA)REJECTS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECT AND WOULD NOT TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE FREE OF CHARGE); NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS WITH CAR,BUT IF "AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY"STATEMENT IS CORRECT,I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFE https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-860226 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI AERIO SX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN IT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE DOOR HANDLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,586 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-839571 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI AERIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE. ANOTHER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHICH INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT ADDED WATER TO THE RADIATOR. AFTER ADDING THE WATER, A WHITE CLOUD OF SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPE https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-832496 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS AND IT SEEMS IT NEVER ENDS. SERIOUS POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSES A LOT OF INCONVENIENCES FOR A SINGLE MOTHER LIKE ME, TAKEN TO SOME SHOPS, MONEY WASTED ON NOTHING BECAUSE IT SEEMS THIS IS ONE OF THE WEAKEST AND WORST PROBLEMS A SUZUKI AERIO 2003 COULD HAVE. CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND ALL OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ! *LN https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-832085 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE; AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO RECOMMENDED THAT THE ENGINE AREA BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 30,000. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-815819 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2005 SUZUKI AERIO SX, UNIT 1 TIRE BLEW OUT. UNIT 1 MOVED INTO RIGHT LANE STRIKING UNIT 2. UNIT 1 DROVE OFF THE LEFT SIDE STRIKING THE MEDIAN BARRIER BOUNCED OFF THAT INTO THE RIGHT SIDE STRIKING THE GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0503-91)*JB https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-814685 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI AERIO. WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT AXLE UNIVERSAL JOINT BROKE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE DIAGNOSED LOCATED A DEFECTED DESIGNED THAT CAUSED THE AXLE TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER FILED REPORT 2-236606323 AND WASN'T SURE IF THE REPAIR WILL BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICL https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-779020 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT THEN APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, BUT FLAMES CAME FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE HAS https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-756421 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT SUZUKI AERIO 2006. STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME LOOSE AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER WHAT ME TO PAY FOR REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THAT SOME VITARA'S HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-746379 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. HE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED EVERY 2,000 MILES SINCE PURCHASE. THE BRAKES WEAR DOWN TO THE METAL. THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE CALIPERS TO FAIL. HE SPECULATED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE DESIGNED TOO LARGE FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER HAS NOT STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY CAN NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE C https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-745701 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT MY 2004 SUZUKI AERIO SX'S GAS PEDAL WILL BECOME TRAPPED UNDER THE FLOORMAT IF IT'S PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. I'VE HAD THIS LOOKED AT BY MY DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED. NOPE, STILL DOES IT. THE PROBLEM IS THE RETAINING PIN FOR THE DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IS POORLY MADE AND DOESN'T KEEP THE FLOORMAT IN PLACE ALLOWING IT TO SLIDE FORWARD AND JAM THE PEDAL DOWN. VERY EXCITING.*TR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-aerio#complaint-719895 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT THE REASON IS THAT I BOUGHT ONE USED GOOD YEAR TIRE BUT I JUST RUN ON HIGH WAY FOR FEW MILES ONLY IT WAS SERIOUSLY FLAT ON LAST SATURDAY (MAY 9, 2009). I DID NOT KNOW WHY AN INFERIOR TIRE WOULD BE SOLD IN THE STORE, WHEN I PURCHASED IT SEEMS VERY GOOD LIKE A NEW GOOD YEAR TIRE, AND I WAS NOTICED I NEED TO PAY FOR REPLACE IT. I NOTICED THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE SOMETHING WAS MELTED---A FLIMSY PIECE OF