NHTSA lists 14 complaints for the 2004 Suzuki Aerio, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SUZUKI AERIO.
At a glance
Complaints
14
With crash
3
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
14,251
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
9
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
TIRES
6
42.9%
SUSPENSION
3
21.4%
POWER TRAIN
2
14.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
7.1%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
7.1%
EQUIPMENT
1
7.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
7.1%
SEAT BELTS
1
7.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
7.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
7.1%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
SUSPENSION
REAR
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TAIL LIGHTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
TIRES
TREAD/BELT
1
VISIBILITY
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
1
VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: REPEATED SHIFTING IN THIS MANNER CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE RETAINING CLIP TO BREAK. IF THE RETAINING CLIP BREAKS, THE SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE RETAINING CLIP WITH A CLIP THAT HAS A DIFFERENT SHAPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
SUSPENSION
3
EQUIPMENT
2
POWER TRAIN
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
STRUCTURE
1
TIRES
1
VISIBILITY
1
10216558
Date: 2022-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
10152052
Date: 2018-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
10028704
Date: 2009-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
SUZUKI: PARTS LIST FOR REPAIRING MANUAL TRANSAXLE 5TH GEAR CONCERNS SUCH AS POPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. WORN OR FAILED 5TH GEAR SYNCHRONIZER, 5TH GEAR, AND RELATED PARTS. *PE
10008453
Date: 2004-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
LEFT DRIVE SHAFT POPS OUT OF FINAL DRIVE AERIO MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *MJ
10008459
Date: 2004-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
10014812
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION OF ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *EH
10015909
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. 2002-2005 SUZUKI AERO-RH420/RH423 *SC
10015941
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR LOOSE. SUZUKI AERIO (RH420/RH423) *SC
10018529
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION, TIRES.
ABNORMAL REAR TIRE WEAR. *TT
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.