2004 Suzuki Aerio - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2004 Suzuki Aerio

21 problems have been reported for the 2004 Suzuki Aerio. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2004 Suzuki Aerio. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tires with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2004 Suzuki Aerio

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Tire
6
  Suspension
3
  Power Train
2
  Equipment
2
  Visibility
2
  Exterior Lighting
1
  Electrical System
1
  Vehicle Speed Control
1
  Seat Belt
1
  Electronic Stability Control
1
  Service Brakes
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2004 Suzuki Aerio in the United States are 16,803 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Suzuki Aerio owners in the last 22 years is 21, and the age of the vehicle is 22, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 21 / 16,803 / 22 * 1000 = 0.06.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Suzuki Aerio model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Suzuki Aerio in 2004.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2026
1
  2025
0
  2024
0
  2023
0
  2022
0
  2021
0
  2020
0
  2019
1
  2018
2
  2017
0
  2016
0
  2015
0
  2014
0
  2013
0
  2012
0
  2011
0
  2010
0
  2009
0
  2008
0
  2007
9
  2006
3
  2005
2
  2004
3

📊 Compare the 2004 Suzuki Aerio with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Suzuki Aerio, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Suzuki Aerio with the Suzuki Aerio from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Aerio is 21 while the average number of problems reported for the 6 model years of the Suzuki Aerio is 24.

Table 3. Compare the 2004 Suzuki Aerio with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2007 Aerio
3
  2006 Aerio
34
  2005 Aerio
26
  2004 Aerio
21
  2003 Aerio
42
  2002 Aerio
19


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