VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Suzuki Aerio2002–2007
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Suzuki Aerio
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Suzuki Aerio Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 20 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
0 recalls · 17 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: TIRES
0 recalls · 15 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Suzuki Aerio — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 99 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 15 | 2 | — | 84 | 38 | 68 | Caution |
| 2005 | 0 | 11 | 1 | — | 89 | 38 | 71 | Caution |
| 2004 | 0 | 17 | 1 | — | 83 | 38 | 67 | Caution |
| 2003 | 0 | 20 | 6 | — | 77 | 38 | 63 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 87 | 38 | 70 | Caution |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Suzuki Aerio Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Aerio compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Aerio to buy?+
The 2007 Suzuki Aerio scores highest on our Buyer Score (78/100) — combining a reliability score of 99/100 with a value score of 38/100. It has 0 recalls and 1 NHTSA complaint on record.
Which Aerio years have the most problems?+
The 2003, 2004, 2006 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2003 Aerio leads with 0 recalls and 20 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Aerio problems?+
The most frequently reported Suzuki Aerio issues involve: TIRES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.