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#BS-2002-SUZAER-1768

2002 Suzuki AerioProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 19 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
19
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
14
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 19 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

premature brake wear

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

clutch failure

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

driveshaft pops out of final drive

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

knocking when in motion

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

1 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
7
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (7 reports) • Median: 40K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical1 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System1 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (5%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch1 (5%)
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:lock1 (5%)
Drivetrain1 (5%)
Brakes1 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper1 (5%)

2002 Suzuki Aerio: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
03
5
04
2
05
1
06
7
07
1
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

03V223000Jul 2003

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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.

07V307000Aug 2007

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Suzuki Aerio is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2002 Suzuki Aerio vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

19

Class avg

166

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Suzuki Aerio Model Years

200720062005200420032002
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2002 Suzuki Aerio: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Suzuki Aerio is related to the electrical, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Suzuki Aerio reliable?
The 2002 Suzuki Aerio has 19 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Suzuki Aerio problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Suzuki Aerio have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Suzuki Aerio has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Suzuki Aerio problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2002 Suzuki Aerio data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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