2002 Suzuki Aerio
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
5 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing and upper ball joint.
Show complaint excerpts
While turning right at 45 MPH the lower control arm snapped. Consumer lost steering control and hit a pole. Vehicle was towed. Dealership repaired the lower control arm. *ak the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy as designed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-22
Had wheel bearings replaced on vehicle at 12,000 miles and again at 30,000 miles. At 42,000 miles axle broke at the wheel. This caused the vehicle to crash and cause $4,400.00 in damage to the front end.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-13
Structure
3 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and bumpers.
Service brakes
3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Latches/locks/linkages
2 of 13 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock and latch.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-07-08Visibility03V223000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2007-08-13Power train07V307000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Suzuki Aerio — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V223000 · Visibility
- Recall 07V307000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Suzuki Aerio reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Suzuki Aerio have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.