Suzuki Aerio, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: Elise240SX, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Suzuki Aerio recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
22
Latest campaign
Jul 15, 2007

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Jul 15, 2007

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 15, 2007Latest campaign
Jul 15, 200707V307000

Power train: manual transmission

REPEATED SHIFTING IN THIS MANNER CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE RETAINING CLIP TO BREAK.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07V307000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 07V307000 · Jul 15, 2007
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
22Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension732101
Service brakes418100
Power train314010
Tires314101
Hydraulic314100
Engine and engine cooling29010
Air bags29001
Vehicle speed control15010
Exterior lighting15000
Unknown or other15000
Air15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2005 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn both axles fractured.”

    Filed 10/23/2012 · ODI 10481524
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “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.”

    Filed 01/31/2011 · ODI 10379666
  • Tires

    “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.”

    Filed 09/22/2010 · ODI 10357549

Other Suzuki Aerio model years

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2005 Suzuki Aerio recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Aerio have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio. The most recent, 07V307000 (reported July 15, 2007), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Suzuki Aerio?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Suzuki Aerio?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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