Suzuki

Aerio

Compact Cars · model years 2002 to 2007

Includes Aerio, Aerio 4WD and Aerio AWD as listed by the EPA.

See all 17 Aerio trims

The verdict

Best year: 2007. complaints: 3, below this model's typical 21; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2003. complaints: 36, about 1.7x this model's typical 21; recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Suzuki Aerio
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2002	2Gas	25.5	$2,450	2	13	SUSPENSION 25%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 19%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%
complaints: 13, below this model's typical 14 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 Score: 51 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	3Gas	25	$2,500	2	36	POWER TRAIN 28%, WHEELS 15%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%
complaints: 36, about 1.7x this model's typical 21 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 18 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	3Gas	24	$2,600	1	14	TIRES 30%, SUSPENSION 15%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 14, below this model's typical 21 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	3Gas	24	$2,600	1	22	SUSPENSION 29%, POWER TRAIN 13%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%
complaints: 22, above this model's typical 21 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	3Gas	24	$2,600	1	27	AIR BAGS 16%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%
complaints: 27, above this model's typical 21 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	3Gas	24	$2,600	0	3	AIR BAGS 25%, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 25%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 25%
complaints: 3, below this model's typical 21 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 91 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2002: 25.5 to 2007: 24

Owner complaints2002: 13 to 2007: 3

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Suzuki Aerio to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.