2006 SUZUKI AERIO
1 recalls, 33 complaints - 9 TSBs
07V307000 Jul 15, 2007
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
33 total complaints
3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT CHANGE ALL THE TIME. HAVE TO SIT AND WAIT FOR POSSIBLE CHANGE. UNTIL IT STOPS ALL TOGETHER
AIR BAGS
Jul 24, 2014
Incident date: Jul 13, 2014
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 MESSA... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jul 24, 2014
Incident date: Jul 13, 2014
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 MESSA... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Jun 24, 2008
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Apr 19, 2014
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 DIAGNO... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 22, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
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
AIR BAGS
Jun 22, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 27, 2012
Incident date: Nov 9, 2012
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 I... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 27, 2012
Incident date: Nov 9, 2012
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 I... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 18, 2011
Incident date: Sep 8, 2011
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 21, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
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 FA... Read more
STEERING
Feb 3, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2009
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Feb 6, 2006
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 H... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
May 1, 2008
Incident date: Apr 21, 2008
ON 04/21/2008 I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60MPH WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY INFLATED. *TR
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 15, 2008
Incident date: Apr 4, 2008
ABOUT 1-1-1/2 MONTHS AGO A SQUEAL DEVELOPED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE OF OUR 2006 SUZUKI - CURRENTLY AT 29,000+ MILES. MY HUSBAND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO SOLD US THE CAR AND AN EXAMINATION WAS DONE. THE MECHANIC SAID THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS GLAZED AND THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
Mar 9, 2008
Incident date: Dec 14, 2006
I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN FEB. 2006 WITH ONLY 1000 MILES ON IT. BY DECEMBER OF 2006, I BEGAN HEARING SQUEAKY NOISES AND THIS LOUD ANNOYING SOUND, WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED BRAKE PADS ALREADY, ONLY ADDING ANOTHER 1000 MILES WITHIN THOSE FEW MONTHS. THE BRAKES ARE SPEC... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 18, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2007
AIR INTAKE AND COMPUTER CHIPS PLACED VERY LOW WITHIN 12" FROM THE GROUND. THE STREETS WERE FLOODED. THE INTAKE SUCKED WATER UP INTO MY ENGINE AND CAUSED MY CAR TO INSTANTLY STALL. IF ANYONE HAD BEEN BEHIND ME, I COULD HAVE BEEN HIT. I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TIME TO PUT MY BRAKES ON. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 18, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2007
AIR INTAKE AND COMPUTER CHIPS PLACED VERY LOW WITHIN 12" FROM THE GROUND. THE STREETS WERE FLOODED. THE INTAKE SUCKED WATER UP INTO MY ENGINE AND CAUSED MY CAR TO INSTANTLY STALL. IF ANYONE HAD BEEN BEHIND ME, I COULD HAVE BEEN HIT. I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TIME TO PUT MY BRAKES ON. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 25, 2007
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON A RAINY DAY, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHEN IT DROVE OVER A PUDDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY WATER INTRUSION. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE ROD FAILED AND WENT THROUGH THE ALUMINUM... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 9, 2007
LTR RE PROBLEMS WITH HER 2006 SUZUKI AERIO AND SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR TROUBLES AND DAMAGES. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GEARS. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE GEARS WERE DAMAGED DUE TO THE MIS-HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT A CABLE NEEDED TO BE TIGH... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Aug 22, 2007
Incident date: Aug 14, 2007
EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON RANDOMLY FROM TIME TO TIME. IT THEN BEGAN TO COME ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WILL STAY ON WHILE BACKING OUT AND THEN TURN OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN DRIVE, THEN BEGAN TO LIGHT UP WHEN I USED THE BRAKES, AND AT OTHER TIMES WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 19, 2007
Incident date: Jul 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI AERIO. THE VEHICLE HAS YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR G046 TIRES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE HISTORY REPORT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF WEAR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRES INSPECTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COUL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 21, 2007
Incident date: Apr 6, 2007
COLORED PAINT WAS COMING OFF WHEN CLEANING WITH NON ABRASIVE CLEANER. DEALER CHECKED ALL PANELS AND PAINT CAME OFF ON ALL PANELS. I CONTACTED SUZUKI , AND THE DEALER SENT A FEW EMAILS TO THE AREA REPRESENTATIVE TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF THE PAINT COMING OFF, AND THE COST TO REPAIR THE CAR. IT HAS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Apr 26, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON RANDOMLY FROM TIME TO TIME. IT THEN BEGAN TO COME ON WHEN I TURNED LEFT, THEN BEGAN TO LIGHT UP WHEN I USED THE BRAKES, THEN STAYED ON ALL THE TIME. MY BROTHER AND I BOTH OWN 2006 AERIOS AND BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT THE SAME TIME. HE TOOK HIS TO THE DEALE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 9, 2007
Incident date: Apr 9, 2007
2ND TIME REPLACING BRAKES, 35,000 MILES ON CAR, IT STILL IS NEW , 1 YEAR OLD. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, NO RECALL BEING MADE. HAVE ALREADY CONTACTED A LAWYER IN REGARD TO THIS MATTER, SHOWING ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. SUZUKI REFUSED TO T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON NOV 2, 2005. TWO MONTHS LATER THE CAR WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO GET THAT RECTIFIED. EXACTLY 7 DAYS LATER IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AGAIN SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM AND AFTER I EXPLAINED THE SITUATION THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THIS IS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON NOV 2, 2005. TWO MONTHS LATER THE CAR WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO GET THAT RECTIFIED. EXACTLY 7 DAYS LATER IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AGAIN SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM AND AFTER I EXPLAINED THE SITUATION THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THIS IS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 3, 2006
I TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED AT ABOUT 9,000 MILES IN MAY. THERE WAS A HOT SMELL AND A LOT OF BRAKE DUST AROUND THE RIM AND TIRES. THE SUZUKI DEALER SERVICE DEPT. SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS JUST NEEDED BRAKE FLUID ADDED. AT THAT TIME THE PADS WERE AT HALF WAY. BUT THIS WAS DISMISS... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Aug 14, 2006
Incident date: Aug 9, 2006
THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE DEFECTIVE IN DESIGN. THE RANGE OF MOTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO GET THE MIRRORS - ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE- TO VIEW CARS THAT ARE ALONG SIDE OF YOUR CAR. *NM
TIRES
Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Jul 17, 2006
CAR PURCHASED 8/17/05 IN CT. OWNER MOVED TO TALLAHASSE 8/25/05. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT TALLAHASSEE SUZUKI DEALER. OWNER MOVED TO MIAMI JAN 06. FLAT TIRE NOTICED 8/16/06 AND LACK OF TREAD ON BOTH REAR TIRES. CAR TAKEN TO SUZUKI DEALER IN MIAMI ON 7/17/06 FOR REPAIR & EXPLANATION. DEALER S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 26, 2006
Incident date: Apr 25, 2006
2006 AERIO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONETS IN THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 26, 2006
Incident date: Apr 25, 2006
2006 AERIO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONETS IN THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 24, 2006
Incident date: Apr 22, 2006
SIRS; THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED MY DAUGHTER DOING WHAT JUST ABOUT EVERY WOMAN DOES. SHE HAD HER LEGS ON THE DASH BOARD. THEN IT OCCURRED TO ME, IF A DEER OR OTHER CAR POPPED OUT IN FRONT OF US AND I HIT THEM, THE AIR BAG WOULD COME OUT, AND IT WOULD THROW HER LEGS BEHIN... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 SUZUKI AERIO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 SUZUKI AERIO
9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
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.
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
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.
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
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
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
TSB-05-04289
May 1, 2009
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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
0211225
Jan 5, 2006
020000 SUSPENSION
ABNORMAL REAR TIRE WEAR. *TT
0211225
Jan 5, 2006
190000 TIRES
ABNORMAL REAR TIRE WEAR. *TT
0611235
Jan 9, 2006
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ECM SOFTWARE MAY INCORRECTLY SET DTC P0441 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM INCORRECT PURGE FLOW) ON VEHICLES WITHIN THE AFFECTED VINS. SUZUKI AERIO. *TT
0802106
Mar 10, 2006
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON; DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0456 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED). *TT
SUZUKI AERIO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI AERIO across all model years (2002, 2006).
7
Total Recalls
145
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths