MYRModel Year Report

2005 Suzuki Aerio

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2005 Suzuki Aerio
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:10.247Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 22 complaints 2005 22 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007
2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 22 complaints 2005 22 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007
2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 22 complaints 2005 22 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007

2005: 22 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200213
200336
200414
200522
200627
20073

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

8 of 22 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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).

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-01

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Aerio. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn both axles fractured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-23

Also filed under Power train

Service brakes

5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Tires

3 of 22 total reports mention: tires.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

3 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline and axle assembly.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.

FIRE

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-08-13Power train07V307000 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…

    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 1-800-934-0934.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Suzuki Aerio — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V307000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Suzuki Aerio reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki Aerio?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Aerio have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.