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2006 Suzuki Aerio Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Aerio, most often about the brakes (26% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Aerio model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints27
Recalls1
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported2

Most common 2006 Suzuki Aerio problems

  1. Brakes

    7 complaints · 26%

    Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, indicator light, disc.

    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 dealership for what we…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 18,000 miles
    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 will come on for…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 44,000 miles

  2. Air bags

    5 complaints · 19%

    Parts named most often: side/window.

    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 accidents with…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 36,000 miles
    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 message that indicated that…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 47,000 miles

  3. Engine

    4 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: engine.

    Tl 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 motor. Both times the rod…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 9,000 miles
    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 warranty. He said the belt…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 28,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2006 Suzuki Aerio recalls

  1. Transmission: manual transmission

    NHTSA 07V307000 · July 15, 2007 · 14,251 vehicles

    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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2006 Suzuki Aerio

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Aerio?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (7 complaints); air bags (5 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Aerio have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 15, 2007 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2006 a bad year for the Suzuki Aerio?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Aerio model year since 2000, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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