Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 SUZUKI Aerio

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 22 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V307000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
14,251
Reported to NHTSA
2007-07-15
Owners notified
2007-08-13

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires514,000 mi
Power train3220,886 mi
Suspension: rear212,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery155,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1138,000 mi
Equipment120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights114,000 mi
Seat belts114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip114,000 mi
Suspension114,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt112,000 mi
Unknown or other1138,300 mi
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior114,000 mi
Visibility: windshield114,000 mi

The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.