Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 SUZUKI Aerio

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 26 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V307000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
14,251
Reported to NHTSA
2007-07-15
Owners notified
2007-08-13

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension49,700 mi
Tires3—
Suspension: front217,598 mi
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Engine and engine cooling136,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system179,042 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Power train181,970 mi
Power train: axle assembly170,235 mi
Power train: driveline180,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic110,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper16,013 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads16,013 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut19,700 mi
Suspension: rear129,850 mi
Unknown or other11,041 mi
Vehicle speed control1—

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.