2006 Suzuki Aerio problems & reliability
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Suzuki Aerio, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2006 Suzuki Aerio vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 19% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 19% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7% |
| Structure | 2 | 7% |
| Tires | 2 | 7% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Gear shift will not change all the time. Have to sit and wait for possible change. Until it stops all together”
Unknown OR Other · filed Oct 28, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the front passenger side seat belt became abnormally tight and caused welts to the passenger's neck. The contact also noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated continuously and a message that indicated…”
Seat Belts · filed Jul 24, 2014
“Airbag warning light stays on. Purchase this vehicle new in 2006. Dealer refuses to repair, no warranty to cover defects. Thought that this problem were isolated, but is very wide spread. *tr”
Air Bags · filed Jun 23, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2022
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints…
N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2018
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, 2009
Malfunction indicator lamp on; diagnostic trouble code p0456 (evaporative emission system leak detected). *tt
0802106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2006
Ecm software may incorrectly set dtc p0441 (evaporative emissions system incorrect purge flow) on vehicles within the affected vins. Suzuki aerio. *tt
0611235 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2006
Abnormal rear tire wear. *tt
0211225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 5, 2006
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2006 Suzuki Aerio has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2006 Suzuki Aerio?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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