2005 Suzuki Aerio problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Suspension (3) · Suspension:front (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2009-05-01 · TSB-05-04289 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: parts list for repairing manual transaxle 5th gear concerns such as popping out of gear while driving. worn or failed 5th gear synchronizer, 5th gear, and related parts. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2006-04-05 · 0903296 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
no tachometer indication and/or mil on; dtc p0727 (engine speed input circuit no signal). *tt
Suspension 2006-02-16 · 0401126R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
clunking noise from under the vehicle. *tt
Tires 2006-01-05 · 0211225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
abnormal rear tire wear. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-10-23 · Suspension · 81,970 mi“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 failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehic…”
2011-01-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 79,042 mi“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 the engine compartment. the vehicle was towed to an…”
2010-09-22 · Tires · 💥 crash“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…”
2010-09-16 · Power Train:axle Assembly · 70,235 mi“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 filed report 2-236606323 and wasn't sure if the rep…”
2010-04-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 🔥 fire“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 the rear end of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed…”
2008-12-24 · Power Train:driveline · 80,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. while driving 45 mph he heard a loud jolting noise. he stopped the vehicle and observed there was a burning smell under the hood. he was able to restart the vehicle and he drove it to a repair shop. the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that there was an internal hole in the differential. the vehicle…”
2008-02-20 · Suspension:front · 39,105 mi“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 three years. *tr…”
2007-12-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 36,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. during early morning hours, the contact's vehicle caught fire and exploded. the vehicle was thrown ten feet into the air. a police report was filed. the arson investigator stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment. the contact called suzuki, but has not received a response. the current …”
2007-11-29 · Air Bags“module for the airbag system located a foot away from a cup holder which if there is a spilled a module will not work. *tr …”
2007-09-20 · Exterior Lighting“2005 suzuki aerio with lighting problems. customer states that there is something wrong with the lighting in the vehicle. *kb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.