2004 Suzuki Aerio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aerio years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki Aerio. That ranks 4th out of 6 Aerio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 14,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Suzuki Aerio problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 6 | 43% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 21% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | 110,453 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 138,300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Suzuki Aerio recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The 'parking' transmission. I really scary whit this car. I put the car in parking and he go in reverse and hit me.
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
Takata recall gear shift cable improper shape of the clip. Recall aug,13,2007
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…
Other Suzuki Aerio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Aerio | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Aerio | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 Aerio | 22 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 Aerio | 36 | 2 |
| 2002 Aerio | 13 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Aerio?
Owners most often report tires, suspension, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki Aerio?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Suzuki Aerio a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aerio model years, the 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.