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...
2002-2007 · 6 model years
Suzuki Aerio Problems by year
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the Suzuki Aerio across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (36), while 2007 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 121
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 11
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 14
- Deaths
- 0
Aerio complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Aerio problems
Suzuki Aerio recalls 2
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...
Latest Aerio complaints
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.
The 'parking' transmission. I really scary whit this car. I put the car in parking and he go in reverse and hit me.
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
Takata recall gear shift cable improper shape of the clip. Recall aug,13,2007
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 mileage was 164,663.
Gear shift will not change all the time. Have to sit and wait for possible change. Until it stops all together
Questions about the Suzuki Aerio
Which Suzuki Aerio years have the most problems?
Which Suzuki Aerio years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Suzuki Aerio problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (21), wheels & tires (21), transmission & drivetrain (19) most often.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Aerio have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Suzuki Aerio model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data