2002 Suzuki Aerio Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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. The consumer stated the air bags did not deploy as designed. Updated 02/09/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10112844, filed 2005-02, 19,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10053089, filed 2004-01, 42,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10053404, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Reminder 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…
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018This 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…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Aerio
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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