The 2004 Suzuki Aerio has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 14,251 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN07V3070002007-07-1514,251 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
TIRES
5
2crashes
POWER TRAIN
2
1crashes1injuries
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints21
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.”
“Takata recall gear shift cable improper shape of the clip. Recall aug,13,2007”
“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”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki aerio. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle would not restart. The wal-mart mechanic stated that the battery expanded and could explode. He tested the battery and stated that it was…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Suzuki Aerio as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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