Research · Compact Cars

2007 Suzuki AerioRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2007 Suzuki Aerio. Most complaints involve service brakes, electric (1) and service brakes, hydraulic (1). The EPA rates it 23–24 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
23–24mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
3
Top: service brakes, electric
Fuel cost / yr
$2,600est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2007 Suzuki Aerio as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2007 – Apr 2009
  1. Service brakes, electric1
  2. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  3. Air bags1
  4. Tires1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Aerio model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
200219
200336
200414
200522
200627
20073
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes, electric

1 report
“MY CAR THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CALIPER IS BROKEN BECAUSE THIS RIGHT TIRES TAKE FIRE. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 29, 2009Service brakes, electricODI 10267276

Service brakes, hydraulic

1 report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI AERIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES, BUT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER. THE CALIPERS AND BRAKE LINE WERE LISTED AS THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 59,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 30, 2008Service brakes, hydraulicODI 10247242

Air bags

1 report
“THIS GUY IS BI-PASSING SEAT BELTS AND AIRBAGS ON THE ODOMETER CLUSTER ON EBAY! SOMEONE STOP THIS GUY ! THIS IS A FEDERAL CRIME. THIS IS BI-PASSING A SAFETY DEVISE IN AN AUTOMOBILE. AND SHOWING HOW TO PASS INSPECTION WITH IT EBAY AUCTION # 160080828818 GO LOOK !*JB”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 3, 2007Air bags, TiresODI 10181466
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd · Manual 5-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Aerio
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L · Front-Wheel Drive
222824$2,600370
Aerio
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L · Front-Wheel Drive
222824$2,600370
Aerio AWD
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
212623$2,700386
  • Aerio
    Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L
    22 city · 28 hwy · $2,600/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • Aerio
    Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L
    22 city · 28 hwy · $2,600/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • Aerio AWD
    Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L
    21 city · 26 hwy · $2,700/yr
    23
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Suzuki Aerio as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 2267
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2007 Aerio questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki Aerio have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2007 Suzuki Aerio problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes, electric (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), air bags (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2007 Suzuki Aerio get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Suzuki Aerio at 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026