2004 Suzuki Aerio problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (4) · Power Train (2) · Visibility:windshield (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2009-05-01 · TSB-05-04289 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Tires 2006-01-05 · 0211225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
abnormal rear tire wear. *tt
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices 2005-08-17 · 0612144 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
driver and/or passenger side mirror loose. suzuki aerio (rh420/rh423) *sc
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-08-16 · 0405175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 2002-2005 suzuki aero-rh420/rh423 *sc
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-22 · Power Train · 220,886 mi“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 …”
2019-07-19 · Power Train · 20 mi · 💥 crash“the 'parking' transmission. i really scary whit this car. i put the car in parking and he go in reverse and hit me.…”
2018-07-08 · Unknown Or Other · 138,300 mi“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…”
2018-07-05 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 138,000 mi“takata recall gear shift cable improper shape of the clip. recall aug,13,2007…”
2009-11-25 · Equipment · 20,000 mi“my 2004 suzuki aerio sx's gas pedal will become trapped under the floormat if it's pressed to the floor. i've had this looked at by my dealer and i was told it was fixed. nope, still does it. the problem is the retaining pin for the drivers floor mat is poorly made and doesn't keep the floormat in place allowing it to slide forward and jam the p…”
2007-11-27 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 55,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki aerio. while driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle hesitated. the vehicle would not restart. the wal-mart mechanic stated that the battery expanded and could explode. he tested the battery and stated that it was defective. the mechanic replaced the battery and stated …”
2007-09-02 · Tires · 14,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 was performed and regular r…”
2007-05-14 · Visibility:windshield · 14,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki aerio. the contact placed brand new rear tires on the vehicle because the alignment failed at 14,000 miles. the dealer stated that the tire failure was caused by the factory improperly aligning the vehicle's rear end. currently, the contact needs to have the front tires and bushings replaced for the same failure…”
2007-02-22 · Tires:tread/Belt · 12,000 mi“tl*- contact bought the 2004 suzuki aerio in march 2004, and at the time of the purchase the vehicle had yokohama tires. at 12,000 miles all 4 tires had to be replaced because the tread was wearing out. the contact thought that the tires were faulty so she replaced them with 4 new michelin tires. at 14,000 miles the tread was wearing out on a…”
2006-03-07 · Tires · 23,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 oil changed and rotation of t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.