Suzuki Aerio Engine problems by year

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 not smell any smoke. So not sure what the defect is, just know this can't be right. *Tr

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 inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 79,042 and the current mileage was 79,142.

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.

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 could be tightened by removing a panel. If it was the pulley that was defective it would be replaced and we could buy the belts at that time from the dealer for replacement. He indicated to my...

Quite a few of the screws or grommets that hold the body parts onto my car have fell out. My front bumper was barely bumped and it broke one of the clips on the bumper and is now tied up with a shoe string. My a/c compressor has already had to be replaced and for some reason the cooling fans are not working properly. The structure on this car is poor. The lock to the drivers side doow just spins now, so it needs to be replace. I have already had to replace the trunks lock due to same problem. I have had to replace...

Tl*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 response. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.

Air intake and computer chips placed very low within 12" from the ground. The streets were flooded. The intake sucked water up into my engine and caused my car to instantly stall. If anyone had been behind me, I could have been hit. I didn't even have time to put my brakes on. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. While driving 25 mph on a rainy day, the vehicle shut off when it drove over a puddle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by water intrusion. They further stated that the rod failed and went through the aluminum motor. Both times the rod went through the motor, the water intrusion was caused by the air brether positioned under the motor. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 10,000 and failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 10/16/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 suzuki aerio. Over the course of a few days, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine. The noise intensified as time progressed. While driving 55 mph, the engine noise became louder and the vehicle gradually lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the engine needs to be replaced. The vin and engine size were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 73,000.

Dt*: the contact stated the heat shield bolts on the motor continually became loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for tightening of bolts several times.

2003 Suzuki aerio engine failed due to lack of oil.*Mr the engine failed while the consumers wife was driving, which left her without brakes. The manufacturer stated the failure was due to lack of oil, however the consumer disagreed because the consumer has all of the service records. (Lawyer on behalf of consumer). *Jb

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning oil is leaking from the engine causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts