no report yet
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. REPEATED SHIFTING IN THIS MANNER CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE RETAINING CLIP TO BREAK.
2005 Suzuki AerioProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2005 Suzuki Aerio, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2012. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Suzuki Aerio has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
3Tires1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, air
1Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Suzuki Aerio recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Aerio year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerio median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Suzuki Aerio safety ratings
2005 Suzuki Aerio 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Aerio owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
FRONT SUSPENSION IS SHOT AND VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE 1 MONTH AFTER 3-YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED (RECOMMENDED NOT SAFE FOR TRAVEL BY SERVICE MANAGER). ONLY 39,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. SERVICE REQUIRES NEW COMPLETE STRUT ASSEMBLIES FOR BOTH FRONT-LEFT AND FRONT-RIGHT STRUTS, AND 6 NEW TIRES OVER COURSE OF…
AFTER I BOUGHT MY CAR (IN LATE DECEMBER 2004), I NOTICED THAT THE REAR-END TWITCHED (VERY SLIGHT SWINGS TO THE LEFT & RIGHT THAT QUICKLY RE-GRABBED THE ROAD AFTER LOSING TRACTION). THIS OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE ROADS WERE WET OR SLIPPERY, AND I USED IT AS A SIGNAL TO SLOW DOWN. THIS TWITCHING GOT…
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