2002 Suzuki Aerio Problems and Recalls (12 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2002 Suzuki Aerio is Suspension (33% of 12 owner reports). There are 2 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Suspension — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
4 of 12 filings named Suspension (33% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Brakes (3 reports).
There are 2 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Glass / wipers / cameras and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The previous year is not published here. Use the year list to jump around.
What owners reported
- Crashes 2
- Fires 0
- Injuries 0
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 4 | 33.3% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 3 | 25.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 2 | 16.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 1 | 8.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 1 | 8.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 1 | 8.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 1 | 8.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 9 | 75.0% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2003-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2004-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2004-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2005-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2006-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2007-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2007-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 03V223000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 07V307000 |
Safety Recalls (2)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Glass / wipers / cameras and Transmission / driveline.
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Recall campaign 03V223000
Glass / wipers / cameras
- Report date
- Component:
- Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
- Consequence:
- 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.
- 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 DESTROYED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
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Recall campaign 07V307000
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- Consequence:
- 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.
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
Owners named Suspension most often — 4 of 12 reports (33%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Glass / wipers / cameras and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.