2003 Suzuki Aerio vs 2003 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Suzuki Aerio | 2003 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 14 | 153 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 101 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,981 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Suzuki Aerio | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 332 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 92 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 77 |
| Power Train | 11 | 61 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 34 |
| Structure | 1 | 31 |
| Visibility | 1 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 22 |
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2003 Suzuki Aerio
2003 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.