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US recalls (1)
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 FIRST GEAR.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Powertrain
2007-07-12 · campaign 2007-233
On certain vehicles, the retaining clip that secures the gear shift cable to the shift lever can contact the lever housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear. Repeated shifting in this manner can eventually cause the retaining clip to break. Should this happen, the shift cable can become disconnected from the lever, resulting in loss of the ability to change transmission gears. This can result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the gear shift cable retaining clip with a clip that has a different shape.
Owner complaints (14)
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki Aerio (3 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 22).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Tires | 6 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Suzuki Aerio.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Suzuki Aerio 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
| 2004 Suzuki Aerio 5-DR. Hatchback | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Suzuki Aerio version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Aerio 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Aerio 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Aerio AWD 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Aerio SX 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Aerio SX 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Aerio SX AWD 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
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