2002 Suzuki Aerio problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Tires (1) · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2009-05-01 · TSB-05-04289 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: parts list for repairing manual transaxle 5th gear concerns such as popping out of gear while driving. worn or failed 5th gear synchronizer, 5th gear, and related parts. *pe
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices 2005-08-17 · 0612144 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
driver and/or passenger side mirror loose. suzuki aerio (rh420/rh423) *sc
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-08-16 · 0405175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 2002-2005 suzuki aero-rh420/rh423 *sc
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2005-07-08 · 0401315 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
correct torque converter bolts. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-02-06 · Power Train · 164,663 mi“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 vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic tes…”
2007-12-21 · Structure“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 not working properly. the structure on this car is p…”
2007-04-19 · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments · 40,000 mi“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. trunk lock simply turns in circular motion w…”
2006-04-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 10,000 mi“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. …”
2005-05-31 · Tires · 27,000 mi“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 to replace 2 more tires, there is plenty of t…”
2005-02-22 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm · 19,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. updated 02/09/06. *jb…”
2004-05-07 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 50,000 mi“front wheel bearings wore out prematurely. *ak…”
2004-02-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8,004 mi“when braking there is a grinding and or popping noise. also, the brake pedal feels softer than normal. vehicle has been serviced 4 times for this issue, but the cause of the noise has not been determined. *ak the consumer noticed a popping noise in the front end and pulsation in the brakes and steering wheel. suzuki admitted that there wa…”
2004-01-13 · Suspension:front · 42,500 mi · 💥 crash“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.…”
2004-01-05 · Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint“consumer stated that vehicle stopped on the freeway as she was exiting onto a ramp. california highway patrol came to her rescue. after having the vehicle taken to a suzuki dealer, and checked, consumer was told that ball joints fell out. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.