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 testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 164,663.
The worst 2002 Suzuki Aerio problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension4
- Brakes3
- Body2
- Engine2
- Electrical1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Suspension4
- Brakes3
- Body2
- Engine2
- Electrical1
- Locks1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 07V307000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 03V223000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts...
- This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile...
- Suzuki: parts list for repairing manual transaxle 5TH gear concerns such as popping out of gear while driving
- Driver and/or passenger side mirror loose
- Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure
- Correct torque converter bolts
- Correct coolant usage
- Slow and/or incomplete retraction of seat belts
- Addition of a note to the manual transmission gear shifter assembly instructions in the service manual
- Aerio front brake pad
2002 Suzuki Aerio fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-23 | 28-30 | 25-26 |
What 2002 Suzuki Aerio owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 poor. The lock to the drivers side doow just spins now, so it needs to be replace. I have already had to replace the trunks lock due to same problem. I have had to replace the ignition switch also due to key not operating properly. Clips from both bumpers have fallen off for no reason. I expected more from a suzuki car. I belileve this will be my last purchase from them.
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 when trying to open with a key 6. Passenger front door sometimes will not stay closed due to lock assembly not functioning properly 7. Car will not go into 4th gear without warming up, yet all systems check ok when tested at mechanic shops. No one will do anything about it because I bought it used form a dealer. They say the warranty expired and there is nothing they can do.
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 to replace 2 more tires, there is plenty of tread on tires but dealer said if sidewall is struck with those knots a blowout will occur.
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.
Front wheel bearings wore out prematurely.
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 was a problem but they weren't sure of how to resolve. The emergency brake light would come when traveling at certain angles both on and off ramp.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2002 Suzuki Aerio
Is the 2002 Suzuki Aerio reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, fewer than a typical Aerio model year.
What is the 2002 Suzuki Aerio year score?
The 2002 Suzuki Aerio scores 84 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Suzuki Aerio: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Suzuki Aerio?
Suspension, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2002 Suzuki Aerio have?
2 recalls, covering power train and visibility.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Suzuki Aerio get?
Official estimates for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio range from 25 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-23 city and 28-30 highway.
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