2003 Suzuki Aerio power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Suzuki Aerio — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 suzuki aerio sx wagon. The contact stated that the manual transmission dislodged from the fifth gear while driving 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was then taken…”
filed May 15, 2012
“2003 suzuki aerio cv joint keeps coming out due to snap ring in rear end,car is under warranty. Car dealer will not honor warranty,says rear axle is a after market part, this is not true,why would we have car worked on when under warranty, we are third owner of car and know the two previous owners…”
filed Dec 13, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF…Campaign 07V307000 · Jul 15, 2007
Related service bulletins
Suzuki: parts list for repairing manual transaxle 5th gear concerns such as popping out of gear while driving. Worn or failed 5th gear synchronizer, 5th gear, and related parts. *pe
TSB-05-04289 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2009Addition of a note to the manual transmission gear shifter assembly instructions in the service manual. *tt
0103294 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Power Train problems in other Aerio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Aerio | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Aerio | 3 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Suzuki Aerio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.