Model year
2003 Suzuki Aerio
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 36 complaints for the 2003 Suzuki Aerio (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are WHEELS:RIM (5), POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 23–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 13 complaints
- 2003 36 complaints
- 2004 14 complaints
- 2005 22 complaints
- 2006 27 complaints
- 2007 3 complaints
Recalls
07V307000 · Jul 15, 2007
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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…
03V223000 · Jun 16, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CERTAIN PASSENGER (111 MY 2002 ESTEEM, 777 MY 2002 AERIO, 2,368 MY 2003 AERIO) AND SPORT UTILITY (324 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA, 274 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA, 684 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA XL-7, AND 781 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7) VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR…
Complaints
36 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerio · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Aerio · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Aerio 4WD · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Aerio SX · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Aerio SX · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Aerio SX 4WD · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Suzuki Aerio at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.