2005 Suzuki Aerio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aerio years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki Aerio. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Aerio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints, 32%), typically at around 17,598 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Suzuki Aerio problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 32% | 17,598 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 57,521 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 1,041 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Suzuki Aerio recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: 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 housing if excessive lateral force is applied when shifting to first gear.
Risk: Repeated shifting in this manner can eventually cause the retaining clip to break. If the retaining clip breaks, the shift cable can become disconnected from the shift lever, resulting in loss of the ability to change transmission gears.
Fix: 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 1-800-934-0934.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn both axles fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who decided to replace the tie rod, front suspension, the drive shaft and the entire front axle system. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. While driving approximately 65 mph, the temperature gauge began to fluctuate. Another indicator illuminated which indicated that the vehicle had overheated. The contact added water to the radiator. After adding the water, a white cloud of smoke emitted from…
2005 suzuki aerio sx, unit 1 tire blew out. Unit 1 moved into right lane striking unit 2. Unit 1 drove off the left side striking the median barrier bounced off that into the right side striking the guardrail. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0503-91)*jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. While the contact attempted to park the vehicle, the front axle universal joint broke causing extensive damage to the vehicle front end. The vehicle was towed to the garage diagnosed located a defected designed that caused the axle to fail. The manufacturer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph. The contact then applied the brake and the vehicle decelerated and caught fire. The contact stated that it was an engine compartment fire, but flames came from…
Other Suzuki Aerio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Aerio | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Aerio | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 | 22 | 1 |
| 2004 Aerio | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 Aerio | 36 | 2 |
| 2002 Aerio | 13 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Aerio?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Suzuki Aerio?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Suzuki Aerio a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aerio model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.