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BrakesPart report

2003 Suzuki Aerio Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Suzuki Aerio, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Development of brake shake under normal conditions, I.e. Usage under 15,000 miles annually; warped front discs due to inferior manufacture/materials; attempted to resolve under warranty; advised by several dealerships to have brake pads changed again, normal brake pad seating reaction, other lies, etc.”

NHTSA complaint #10162993, filed 2006-07, 30,000 miles

“When applying the brakes a loud banging sound was produced and the vehicle veered to the right. Brake grabs and pulls the car off the road to the right. Brakes snap and pop causing the car to stop in a peculiar fashion. The car needs to be recalled before serious problems occur total brake failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10117775, filed 2005-05, 30,000 miles

“Vehicle tended to shake, making it difficult to control and steer the vehicle . Also, vehicle had a hard time stopping when brakes were applied. Taken for repairs twice, but the cause was still undetermined.”

NHTSA complaint #10109314, filed 2005-01

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006726%
2005418%
200417%
200338%
2002323%

Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki Aerio

Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Suzuki Aerio

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology