2005 Suzuki Aerio Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Suzuki Aerio, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Manual transmission (power train)
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.
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.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Suzuki Aerio have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,090 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 su”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 23, 2012 · Suspension
“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. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio (Aerio AWD, Aerio SX, Aerio SX AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–22 / 26–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Aerio model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Aerio model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Suzuki Aerio | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 Suzuki Aerio | 2 | 36 |
| 2004 Suzuki Aerio | 1 | 14 |
| 2005 Suzuki Aerio | 1 | 22 |
| 2006 Suzuki Aerio | 1 | 27 |
| 2007 Suzuki Aerio | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2005 Suzuki Aerio
How do I know if my 2005 Suzuki Aerio has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Suzuki Aerio; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V307000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.