2002 Suzuki Aerio Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 164,663miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Suzuki Aerio, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 164,663 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10949707, filed 2017-02, 164,663 milesRelated recalls
- 07V307000Jul 15, 2007On 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…Covers: Suzuki Aerio 2002–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10028704May 1, 2009Suzuki: 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.
- 10015201Jul 8, 2005Correct torque converter bolts.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Aerio
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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