2002 Suzuki Aerio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aerio years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Suzuki Aerio. That ranks 5th out of 6 Aerio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 42,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Suzuki Aerio problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 31% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 23% | 8,002 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 15% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 164,663 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Suzuki Aerio recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting.
Risk: If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. Owner notification began on july 8, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 suzuki aerio. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. While the contact was in traffic, a loud grinding noise emitted and the gear shifter became stuck. The contact was able to place the gear into drive. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The…
Quite a few of the screws or grommets that hold the body parts onto my car have fell out. My front bumper was barely bumped and it broke one of the clips on the bumper and is now tied up with a shoe string. My a/c compressor has already had to be replaced and for some reason the cooling fans are…
1. The screws that hold the door lock assembly simply fell out of the door 2. Passenger front door only opens when it wants, lock sticks 3. Body part screws have fallen off of the car causing body parts to fall off while driving. 4. Screws holding front bumper on fell out and bumper fell off. 5…
Dt*: the contact stated the heat shield bolts on the motor continually became loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for tightening of bolts several times.
Dt; has been having problems with tires. Has them rotated every 6 months. During this time, a knot was visible on the tire. Had to have it replaced, dealer said tires were dry rotting. Actually went to seperate dealers and they both noted the same thing in regards to the tires dry rotting. Now has…
Other Suzuki Aerio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Aerio | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Aerio | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 Aerio | 22 | 1 |
| 2004 Aerio | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 Aerio | 36 | 2 |
| 2002 | 13 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Suzuki Aerio a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aerio model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.