2003 Suzuki Aerio Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Suzuki Aerio, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Suzuki Aerio. Over the course of a few days, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine. The noise intensified as time progressed. While driving 55 MPH, the engine noise became louder and the vehicle gradually lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the engine needs to be replaced. The VIN and engine size were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10190366, filed 2007-05, 73,000 miles“2003 Suzuki Aerio engine failed due to lack of oil. The engine failed while the consumers wife was driving, which left her without brakes. The manufacturer stated the failure was due to lack of oil, however the consumer disagreed because the consumer has all of the service records. (lawyer on behalf of consumer).”
NHTSA complaint #10119188, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
- 10018839Jan 19, 2006In extreme cold climates, the malfunction indicator lamp may be on when the engine is started. The dtc p2025 will be stored in the ecm.
- 10015909Aug 16, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 2002-2005 suzuki aero-rh420/rh423
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki Aerio
11 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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