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2004 Suzuki Aerio problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 2004 Suzuki Aerio — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

21

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Aerio years?

Aerio NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted42 complaints2002: 19 complaints2003: 42 complaints2004: 21 complaints2005: 26 complaints2006: 33 complaints2007: 4 complaints
Aerio NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Suzuki Aerio problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels629%
Suspension314%
Transmission210%
Visibility & Wipers210%
Electrical System210%
Other210%
Speed Control15%
Lighting15%
Seat Belts15%
Brakes15%

Does the 2004 Suzuki Aerio have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V307000TransmissionJuly 15, 2007 · 14,251 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 23, 2006 · crash

“2004 SUZUKI AERIO TIRES ARE SUFFERING FROM PREMATURE WEAR. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS WRITING ON THE BEHALF OF HER MOTHER. THE REAR TOE ON THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN ADJUSTED. THE PROBLEM MAY DUE TO A MANUFACTURING AND OR ENGINEERING DEFECT. TSB#0304145 THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE EXPENSES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 19, 2005

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 3, 2026

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 26, 2007

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 24, 2006

2004 Suzuki Aerio — common questions

Is the 2004 Suzuki Aerio reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2004 Aerio problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (6 complaints), suspension (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2004 Suzuki Aerio have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Suzuki Aerio. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Suzuki Aerio years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Aerio years to avoid are 2003. The cleanest record among Aerio years belongs to 2007.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.