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2002 Suzuki Aerio Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
23%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
8,002miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,002 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. 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.”

NHTSA complaint #10053357, filed 2004-02, 8,004 miles

“While driving at 60 MPH consumer heard a popping sound, and the steering wheel shimmied. The same thing happened when the brakes were depressed. Dealer inspected the vehicle, and found that the rotors needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10049928, filed 2003-12, 8,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006726%
2005418%
200417%
200338%
2002323%

Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Aerio

Suspension
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Suzuki Aerio

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology