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2006 Suzuki Aerio SX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Aerio SX.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2006 Suzuki Aerio SX is a passenger car equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 22/28/24 mpg. Its reliability record includes one recall and a total of 27 owner complaints. These reports center primarily on the hydraulic service brakes, establishing the primary mechanical concern for the model year.

Model year20062005200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque62 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.3 in
Overall width66.5 in
Overall height61 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2661 lb
Track (front / rear)56.7 / 56.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 62 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.8
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-85 · 75W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4.9
Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts62 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity8.43 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle61.5 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket16 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.031 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.79 in
Rotor Finish0.71 μin
Drum Maximum Machining7.87 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
138.5 ft. lbs.38.5 ft. lbs
261 ft. lbs.61 ft. lbs
3Loosen all Bolts.
438.5 ft. lbs.38.5 ft. lbs
576

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 7,500 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 45,000 miTransmission Oil Cooler Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 120,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Aerio SX top in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 4 of 27 reports (15%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
6
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Air Bags3
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Unknown Or Other2
Air Bags,Seat Belts2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Tires2
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07V307000Power Train:Manual TransmissionReported 15/07/2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE CLIP, THE RETAINING CLIP THAT KEEPS THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER CAN CONTACT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE RETAINING CLIP WITH A CLIP THAT HAS A DIFFERENT SHAPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 6 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SUZ_0160082022-07-08SuspensionReminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
N-Q-G-0452018-11-20SuspensionThis Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
TSB-05-042892009-05-01Power TrainSUZUKI: PARTS LIST FOR REPAIRING MANUAL TRANSAXLE 5TH GEAR CONCERNS SUCH AS POPPING OUT…
0211225SuspensionABNORMAL REAR TIRE WEAR. *TT
0611235Engine And Engine CoolingECM SOFTWARE MAY INCORRECTLY SET DTC P0441 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM INCORRECT PURGE…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2006 Aerio SX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Aerio SX get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.