Owners have filed 88 complaints on the Suzuki Aerio, covering 2002–2007. The system named most often is Service Brakes (14 reports). Worst years by volume: 2006, 2003, 2005; cleanest: 2007, 2002, 2004. 8 reports describe a crash, 3 a fire. On average the car was 3.1 years old when the problem happened.
What breaks on Suzuki Aerio
Grouped by the system owners named — percentages are shares of all 88 Aerio complaints. Open any row for the full reports in owners' own words.
Service Brakes 14 Read
I purchased my aerio 2005 suzuki dec 2004, in nov 2005 tires worn prematurely on 10,503 mileage, front brakes pads and rotors has to be replaced. I took car to dealership:replaced pads, mashined rotors and aligned/replaced one tire. Month later I come back to dealership with the problem to stop the car on the speed…
My car the brake system and caliper is broken because this right tires take fire
The contact owns a 2007 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that she has been experiencing brake failure ever since the vehicle was purchased. The brakes have been repaired five times, but always have to be repaired again a couple of months later. The calipers and brake line were listed as the possible causes of the…
Power Train 14 Read
The 'parking' transmission. I really scary whit this car. I put the car in parking and he go in reverse and hit me
Ltr re problems with her 2006 suzuki aerio and seeking reimbursement for troubles and damages. *kb the consumer stated she began experiencing problems with the gears. The mechanic informed the consumer the gears were damaged due to the mis-handling of the vehicle and that a cable needed to be tightened. Soon after…
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…
Suspension 13 Read
After I bought my car (in late december 2004), I noticed that the rear-end twitched (very slight swings to the left & right that quickly re-grabbed the road after losing traction). This occurred every time the roads were wet or slippery, and I used it as a signal to slow down. This twitching got worse as the tires…
Purchase car may 13, 2004 had 18,000.00 miles it was a 2003 suzuki aerio. When I purchased the car I noticed a clicking, and clacking noise when you put the car in reverse or make a turn. I was going out of town on june 25, 2004. I took the car to get service on june 23,2004, and to found out what was that clacking,…
Had wheel bearings replaced on vehicle at 12,000 miles and again at 30,000 miles. At 42,000 miles axle broke at the wheel. This caused the vehicle to crash and cause $4,400.00 in damage to the front end
Engine And Engine Cooling 8 Read
The contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. During early morning hours, the contact's vehicle caught fire and exploded. The vehicle was thrown ten feet into the air. A police report was filed. The arson investigator stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment. The contact called suzuki, but has not received a…
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…
About 1-1-1/2 months ago a squeal developed on the right side of the engine of our 2006 suzuki - currently at 29,000+ miles. My husband took the vehicle to the dealer who sold us the car and an examination was done. The mechanic said the serpentine belt was glazed and that it was not under warranty. He said the belt…
Tires 6 Read
I own a 2004 suzuki aerio AWD. The car seemed on the brink of hydroplaning at low rates of speed. At 14,000 miles the rear tires were completely bald and I purchased 4 new tires. The dealership attributed this to lack of rotation. Local tire shops stated this is a common problem with this model car. A full alignment…
My rear alignment is off so in october of 2005 I took it in to get fixed as my rear tires appeared to be wearing at an unusual rate and pattern. Problem was said to be in some suzuki aerio's but was said to be fixed. The specs were off and had to be reset and rear tires warranted. On january 5th I took car in to get…
Car purchased 8/17/05 in ct. Owner moved to tallahasse 8/25/05. Routine maintenance performed at tallahassee suzuki dealer. Owner moved to miami jan 06. Flat tire noticed 8/16/06 and lack of tread on both rear tires. Car taken to suzuki dealer in miami on 7/17/06 for repair & explanation. Dealer says tires were not…
Air Bags 5 Read
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…
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
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…
Vehicle Speed Control 4 Read
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…
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…
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…
Wheels 3 Read
My daughter was driving my 2003 suzuki aerio with my infant grand daughter in the car and the rim snapped in 2 pieces and the whole wheel fell off and the car slip 175 feet on the rotor. When taken to the dealer for repair I was told that this was not a defect and I had to pay out of pocket for all the damages…
When driving over any type of bump or pothole in the road aluminum rim bent. The part was replaced twice, however the problem recurred. *ak
Aluminium rim failure on 2003 suzuki aerio - rim manufacturered by enkei.aughter realized something did not feel right on car and told her to take it to local tire shop we trade at.tire shop said she could have got in a serious accident if she had not taken it in.rim cracked on inboard side and chunk came off.tire…
Aerio years to avoid — and the clean ones
Complaints per model year. More reports usually means more cars on the road as well as more trouble, so read the crash and fire columns alongside the count.
| Model year | Complaints | Top system | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Service Brakes, Electric | — | — | |
| 2006 | Air Bags | — | — | |
| 2005 | Air Bags | 2 | 2 | |
| 2004 | Electrical System | 3 | — | |
| 2003 | Electronic Stability Control,service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | |
| 2002 | Electrical System,structure,latches/locks/linkages | 1 | — |
The same model year, different builds
Every complaint carries the first 11 characters of the VIN — plant, year, body and engine. That is a production series, and complaints are spread across them very unevenly.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Distinct production series | 69 |
| Average complaints per series | 1.3 |
| Worst single series | 3 complaints |
| Average age at failure | 3.1 years |
A model average of 1.3 hides a worst series at 3. Enter a VIN above to see the numbers for that exact build instead of the model as a whole.
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How we count
Every figure here comes from complaints owners filed with NHTSA — 1,100,006 of them, covering 1,982 models built between 1981 and 2026.
A complaint is an unverified report: someone wrote down what happened to their car. It is not a confirmed defect and not a recall. What makes the volume useful is the pattern — when thousands of owners of the same build describe the same failure, that is a signal no marketing brochure will give you.
Two things we do that the source does not. First, we compute the age of the car at the moment of failure from the incident date and the model year. Second, we group complaints by the first 11 characters of the VIN — the production series — so a bad plant run does not disappear into a model-wide average.
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Aerio?
By complaint volume, 2006, 2003, 2005 drew the most owner reports. Bear in mind that popular years put more cars on the road, so check the crash and fire columns too.
Which Aerio years are the cleanest?
2007, 2002, 2004 have the fewest complaints on file. For recent years that can simply mean the cars are young.
How many complaints does the Suzuki Aerio have?
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, covering 2002–2007. Of those, 8 describe a crash and 3 a fire.
Are these complaints verified?
No. They are unverified reports from owners. NHTSA publishes them as filed and investigates only a fraction. The value is in the pattern, not in any single report.
Can I check complaints for one specific car?
Yes — enter its VIN above. We match the first 11 characters, which identify the plant, year, body and engine, so you get complaints on that exact production series rather than the whole model.