Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 SUZUKI Aerio

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 33 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
Air bags436,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling39,000 mi
Seat belts247,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads218,000 mi
Unknown or other282,000 mi
Vehicle speed control229,403 mi
Air bags: side/window117,300 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys128,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Parking brake: indicator light144,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission111,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Steering135,450 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension1—
Tires114,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt113,822 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal150,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior110 mi

The 2005 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 8 times as many 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.