Suzuki Aerio, representative photo
Representative 2005 model. Photo: Elise240SX, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2004 Suzuki Aerio recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
14
Latest campaign
Jul 15, 2007

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Jul 15, 2007

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 15, 2007Latest campaign
Jul 15, 200707V307000

Power train: manual transmission

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 07V307000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 07V307000 · Jul 15, 2007
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
14Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Tires643200
Suspension321000
Power train214101
Unknown or other17000
Electronic stability control (ESC)17000
Equipment17000
Electrical system17000
Service brakes17000
Hydraulic17000
Exterior lighting17000
Visibility17000
Seat belts17000
Vehicle speed control17000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 01/22/2026 · ODI 11712653
  • Power train

    “The 'parking' transmission. I really scary whit this car. I put the car in parking and he go in reverse and hit me.”

    Filed 07/19/2019 · ODI 11233500
  • Unknown or other

    “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”

    Filed 07/08/2018 · ODI 11110072

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2004 Suzuki Aerio recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki Aerio have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2004 Suzuki Aerio. The most recent, 07V307000 (reported July 15, 2007), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Suzuki Aerio?

Tires is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Suzuki Aerio?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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