2006 Suzuki Aerio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aerio years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Aerio. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Aerio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 19%), typically at around 36,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 19% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 19% | 14,100 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | 13,911 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 39,702 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 35,450 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 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.
Gear shift will not change all the time. Have to sit and wait for possible change. Until it stops all together
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…
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
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…
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
Other Suzuki Aerio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Aerio | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 Aerio | 22 | 1 |
| 2004 Aerio | 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 2006 Suzuki Aerio?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Aerio?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.