Most common 2005 Suzuki Aerio problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Suzuki Aerio complaints by model year
Best Aerio years: 2004, 2002. Years to avoid: 2003, 2006. Compare all years →
2005 Suzuki Aerio recalls (1)
Power train › Manual transmission
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.
What 2005 Suzuki Aerio owners say
Suspension
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 worse as the tires wore down, and I had replaced the rear-tires 8 months ago, and got an alignment as well. I was driving southbound on minnesota highway 77, approaching the minnesota river bridge (mile marker 7). A rainstorm had gone by earlier, so the road was wet. I had slowed down, because the car's rear-end was twitching again, and it stopped twitching, and it wasn't twitching around when I got to the bridge. As I crossed the bridge, the rear-end let go, and the car (and I) crashed into the bridges safety median, nose first. …
When my vehicle had 11,295 miles on it I had to replace the tires as they had excessive wear. The viscous coupling was replaced and the alignment was changed per my work order as recommended by the ts bulletin 11225. Now my car has 30,000 miles on it and I have to replace my tires again. Obviously there is something wrong with the manufacturing of the vehicle itself as to cause two set of tires to be worn bare after only 30,000 miles. Dealership worked with me on first set, they are unsure about whether they will help with the second set, although the vehicle is still under its 36,000 mile warranty. I am very worried about keeping the vehicle if I will have to get new tires every 10-20,000 miles and the car manufacturer is not willing to fix the vehicles. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle knowing that the tires are wearing down excessively and no one seems to know the cause.
Brakes
I purchased my Aerio 2005 Suzuki dec 2004, in nov 2005 tires worn prematurely on 10,503 mileage, front brakes pads and rotors has to be replaced. I took car to dealership:replaced pads, mashined rotors and aligned/replaced one tire. Month later I come back to dealership with the problem to stop the car on the speed 15ml/h: push the brakes pedal to the floor, car did not stoped. Mechanik drive car, check the brakes and said brakes working fine as it is has to work as ABS system, but my car does not has ABS system. Sep.2006 I did inspection with change oil service. Result of inspection the same as was in nov 2005: alignment, tires worn out, brake pads and rotors need to be replaced and it is after 7,000 ml I add after the first replacement. Dealership algned and balance, replaced one tire again, about brakes declined, said is not warranty issue. …
Dt: the contact stated there was excessive brake wear at very low mileage. He took the vehicle to the dealer for evaluation and repair. The dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. The dealer suggested a replacement of the front brakes. He contacted the manufacturer, and they offered no repair cost assistance. This repair was not covered under warranty. No repairs were done at this time due to excessive expense.
Wheels & 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. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0503-91)
I bought my 2005 Suzuki Aerio a year ago, brand new with only 500 miles on it. In 9 months with only 21,000 miles on it, I have had to replace 3 sets of brakes on the vehicle and a whole new set of tires.
2005 Suzuki Aerio engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 28 / 24 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 28 / 24 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 21 / 26 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Suzuki Aerio a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Aerio rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Aerio at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Suzuki Aerio?
The suspension — 7 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the brakes (4) and wheels & tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki Aerio have?
There is 1 recall for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio, the most recent from July 15, 2007 (manual transmission). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Suzuki Aerio?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003 and 2006. See the full Suzuki Aerio years comparison.
At what mileage do 2005 Suzuki Aerio problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 73% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.