2003 Suzuki Aerio Consumer Discussions

Which hatchback is least likely to need repairs?

Which hatchback is least likely to need repairs?

Written by: frank77 on Oct 20, 2008 08:39 PM

Hi, I'm in the grip of indecision regarding a car purchase. I've been looking for an affordable car to have for about 3 years. I have a total of $12,000 to spend on a used car - cash. I have been comparing hatchbacks with the following characteristics: - Excellent dependability (by far the most important requirement) - Decent gas mileage(doesn't have to be great) ... Read More...

Suzuki Aerio Maintenance and Repair

My 2003 Aerio SX is garbage

Written by: dkarasin on Jul 03, 2007 10:27 AM

I bought my Aerio SX (AWD w/ Automatic) new when the 2004s came out. I admit I loved it for a while. I had several trips to the dealer for little nuisances exhaust rattles and CD player not giving my CDs back. The first replacement CD player skipped so much I had them replace that one. After they did that work the clock light would go out and on when it wanted to. I also had ... Read More...

Re: aerio 2003 maintenance [brianm6]

Written by: rarchimedes on Feb 26, 2008 09:56 PM

As has been noted on here before, if you don't have a good local tire dealer, you can get good tires from tirerack.com, dirt cheap. I bought a set of the following tires for $188.00 plus $41.26 for shipping all four from Louisiana to Texas. 215/50HR-15 Kumho ECSTA 711 They have warehouses around the country and I think in Hawaii and Alaska that limits the shipping ... Read More...

Re: aerio 2003 maintenance [brianm6]

Written by: logmgr on Feb 24, 2008 09:51 PM

My 06 Aerio uses either 5-30 or 10-30. (either is fine according to owners manual) SM grade oil. I have an AWD so I am not sure on the transmission, but the Suzuki website says for an 08 with a 2.0 engine to use SAE 75W90 for a manual transaxel. Here is the # for Suzuki 1-800-934-0934 (Customer assistance center) Hope this helps. Read More...

Re: 2003 Suzuki Aerio sedan [mmhlong]

Written by: carthell on Jun 10, 2007 02:11 PM

Tail light: My service manual suggests that the problem could be caused by a blown bulb or a wiring/grounding fault. Since you already checked the bulb (please double-check!), then the problem is... A/C: The service manual lists 14 possible causes for your situation. Typing all the info would be kinda tedious, so I'll list the items that don't require tearing ... Read More...

2003 Suzuki Aerio sedan

Written by: mmhlong on May 18, 2007 11:06 AM

i have over 175000 miles on my '03 aerio. I'm having quite a few issues with it right now. For starters the tail light will not come on. There was a hole in it from where my mom backed into a pole. I replaced the entire thing. new bulbs and everything purchased from the dealer. The brake light which wasn't working is now working and the tail light which was now isn't. I ... Read More...

Re: Suzuki Aerio Engine Problems [trshorter]

Written by: shftngrs on May 09, 2007 07:48 PM

I own a 2003 Aerio SX and I'll list the problems I've had with this car as confirmation of what others have detailed here. Day one of ownership the dealer was so desperate for a sale that the salesman allowed me to take the car without signing the final contracts (financing was finalized but not signed) and we agreed I would return the next day to sign them. That night, ... Read More...

Re: class action Aerio [lynnster2]

Written by: rarchimedes on Feb 10, 2008 07:23 PM

lynnster2, So, it's a rant if it disagrees with you. I'm not sure where you have been hiding all your life, but I haven't yet met a dealer that volunteered to fix anything that wasn't on a mandatory recall. There need to be stronger lemon laws and independent arbitration panels, but the dealers have a couple of dozen lobbyists at the state level and many more at the ... Read More...

Re: spun bearings@77k miles on 03sx [lostinspce2]

Written by: rarchimedes on Apr 23, 2007 01:06 PM

Dealer: Yes, and me sainted grandmother only drove it to church on Sundays. Now, she did say that her nephew borrowed it to drive to work on week days, but he would never abuse the car. He polished it and cleaned it out twice a week. Customer: Oh, so that's why it looks so good, but is slightly sagging on the springs and shocks. You get the idea. I assume you did a check ... Read More...

Re: check eng light. [davidd5]

Written by: pychogirlfrien on Jan 23, 2008 02:39 PM

To davidd5, I'm very interested in your problem, in that my 2003 Suzuki Aerio SX, which has only a little over a 100,000 miles on it suddenly, is having the Check Engine Light come on. I am being told I need a new Catalytic Converter that isn't available on a rebuilt ( because that aren't being built ) The cost from the dealer is about a thousand dollars. How am I related ... Read More...