2005 Suzuki Aerio Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Suzuki Aerio, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #10481524, filed 2012-10, 81,970 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Suzuki Aerio. While driving 45 MPH he heard a loud jolting noise. He stopped the vehicle and observed there was a burning smell under the hood. He was able to restart the vehicle and he drove it to a repair shop. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that there was an internal hole in the differential. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80000.”
NHTSA complaint #10252724, filed 2008-12, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V307000Jul 15, 2007On 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…Covers: Suzuki Aerio 2002–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10028704May 1, 2009Suzuki: parts list for repairing manual transaxle 5th gear concerns such as popping out of gear while driving. Worn or failed 5th gear synchronizer, 5th gear, and related parts.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki Aerio
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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