2006 Suzuki Aerio problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2006-03-10 · 0802106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
malfunction indicator lamp on; diagnostic trouble code p0456 (evaporative emission system leak detected). *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2006-01-10 · 0611235 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ecm software may incorrectly set dtc p0441 (evaporative emissions system incorrect purge flow) on vehicles within the affected vins. suzuki aerio. *tt
Tires 2006-01-05 · 0211225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
abnormal rear tire wear. *tt
What owners report
2014-10-28 · Unknown Or Other · 82,000 mi“gear shift will not change all the time. have to sit and wait for possible change. until it stops all together…”
2014-07-24 · Seat Belts · 47,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the front passenger side seat belt became abnormally tight and caused welts to the passenger's neck. the contact also noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated continuously and a message that indicated that the passenger side air bag …”
2014-06-23 · Air Bags“airbag warning light stays on. purchase this vehicle new in 2006. dealer refuses to repair, no warranty to cover defects. thought that this problem were isolated, but is very wide spread. *tr…”
2014-04-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 29,403 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration which caused the engine rpms and the speed to increase. the contact indicated that the defect recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified…”
2013-06-22 · Seat Belts“the airbag light stays on and the 'passenger airbag off' light will not turn on. i see there are similar problems in other models from suzuki. *tr…”
2012-11-27 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 50,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle increased acceleration. the vehicle failed to slow down after applying the brake pedal numerous times. the accelerator pedal remained in a stuck position. the contact shifted the gear into neutral in order to stop. the vehicle was coas…”
2011-11-18 · Air Bags · 36,000 mi“air bag light on dashboard stays on;when reported to dealership,i was advised that this indicates"air bags would not deploy in case of an accident";dealership(suzuki courtesy in pittsburgh pa)rejects any responsibility for defect and would not take care of this issue free of charge); never had any accidents with car,but if "air bags will not deplo…”
2010-12-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 30,000 mi“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 30,0…”
2010-02-03 · Steering · 35,450 mi“suzuki aerio 2006. steering wheel has become loose and can cause loss of control of vehicle. dealer what me to pay for repair. i was told that some vitara's had the same problem. *tr…”
2009-12-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 5,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. he front brakes have been changed every 2,000 miles since purchase. the brakes wear down to the metal. this condition causes the calipers to fail. he speculated that the calipers were designed too large for the brake system. a technician from the dealer has not stated that since the vehicle was out of wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.