Suzuki Aerio recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Suzuki Aerio, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 7
Total Complaints 144
Years Covered 2002–2007

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Suzuki Aerio, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Powertrain

1 campaign · Years: 2002–2006

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

Visibility and lighting

1 campaign · Years: 2002–2003

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Suzuki Aerio in NHTSA complaint data are Tires, Service brakes, hydraulic, Suspension.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2007 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic, Tires.
2006 1 33 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine and engine cooling, Service brakes, hydraulic.
2005 1 26 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Tires, Suspension:front.
2004 1 20 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Suspension:rear, Vehicle speed control.
2003 2 42 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels:rim, Power train:manual transmission, Power train:driveline.
2002 2 19 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Power train and Visibility

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2006

  • Power train: Manual transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V307000) →
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    Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, due to improper shape of the clip, the retaining clip that keeps the gear shift cable attached to the gear shift lever can contact the gear shift lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.

2005

  • Power train: Manual transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V307000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, due to improper shape of the clip, the retaining clip that keeps the gear shift cable attached to the gear shift lever can contact the gear shift lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.

2004

  • Power train: Manual transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V307000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, due to improper shape of the clip, the retaining clip that keeps the gear shift cable attached to the gear shift lever can contact the gear shift lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.

2003

  • Visibility: Windshield: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V223000) →
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    Summary: Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety sta
  • Power train: Manual transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V307000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, due to improper shape of the clip, the retaining clip that keeps the gear shift cable attached to the gear shift lever can contact the gear shift lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.

2002

  • Visibility: Windshield: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V223000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety sta
  • Power train: Manual transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V307000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, due to improper shape of the clip, the retaining clip that keeps the gear shift cable attached to the gear shift lever can contact the gear shift lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.

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