2005 Suzuki Aerio Suspension Problems

“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. …”

“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. …”

“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.”

“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 vehicle was repaired. Thefirst failure mileage was 81,970 and the second mileage was 94,653. Updated 12/28/12 updated 1/14/2013”

“The contact stated the vehicle's front end vibrated and pulled to the left at various speeds, although the problem was more noticeable while driving 55 MPH. The problem may have caused the bald spot of the outside of the front tire. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.”