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2004 Suzuki AerioProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2004 Suzuki Aerio, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2004 Suzuki Aerio
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints144 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Suzuki Aerio has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires62
Suspension30
Power train21
Exterior lighting10
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Vehicle speed control10
Electrical system10
Visibility10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Suzuki Aerio recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 07V-307 · Jul 15, 2007 · 14,251 vehicles

Risk. REPEATED SHIFTING IN THIS MANNER CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE RETAINING CLIP TO BREAK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Aerio year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerio median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Suzuki Aerio safety ratings

2004 Suzuki Aerio 5-DR. Hatchback in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Aerio owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10201707 · Sep 2, 2007 · 14,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10190671 · May 14, 2007 · 14,000 miles
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.…
Complaint 10183288 · Feb 22, 2007 · 12,000 miles

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