Suzuki Aerio 2002
Model Aerio made in 2002 by Suzuki got 18 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningpower train, visibility. The car has one 2 engine.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 26/31/28 | 28.6821/39.7462/32.7895 | Regular | 803 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 26/33/29 | 29.2326/42.1951/33.922 | Regular | 776 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 26/31/28 | 28.6/39.5/32.655 | Regular | 803 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 26/32/28 | 28.9/41.2/33.3851 | Regular | 803 | SMALL STATION WAGONS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V307000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 14251 | 08/13/2007 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 07/15/2007 | 07/19/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki recall no. mu.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V223000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 12/01/2001 to 05/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 5319 | 07/08/2003 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 06/16/2003 | 06/18/2003 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki recall no. ec.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0405174 | 01/01/2004 | 10007730 | Instrument cluster bulb replacement. also includes 2004 model. *mj | 07/08/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 0306304 | 01/01/2004 | 10008459 | Alternator replacement. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0405175 | 10015909 | Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 2002-2005 suzuki aero-rh420/rh423 *sc | 08/16/2005 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0204145 | 10014823 | Correct coolant usage. *eh | 05/10/2005 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 0401315 | 10015201 | Correct torque converter bolts. *tt | 07/08/2005 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-05-04289 | 05/01/2009 | 10028704 | 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 | 05/18/2009 | |
| 0103294 | 01/01/2004 | 10006730 | Addition of a note to the manual transmission gear shifter assembly instructions in the service manual. *tt | 05/11/2004 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 0102274 | 01/01/2004 | 10006210 | Slow and/or incomplete retraction of seat belts. *tt | 04/26/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 0205074 | 01/01/2004 | 10007729 | Aerio front brake pad. also includes 2004 model. *mj | 07/08/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0203273 | 01/01/2003 | 10001716 | Popping noise on slight turns. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 0612144 | 10015941 | Driver and/or passenger side mirror loose. suzuki aerio (rh420/rh423) *sc | 08/17/2005 | ||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 0206203 | 07/01/2003 | 10002995 | Washer fluid leaking out of nozzles when not in use leaving washer fluid marks on the hood. windshield washer hose replacement. *tt | 10/03/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/18/2007 | 40000 | 7 | 04/10/2004 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 1 | 04/04/2002 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/04/2006 | 10000 | 1 | |
| 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. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/18/2007 | 40000 | 7 | 04/10/2004 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 04/18/2007 | 40000 | 7 | 04/10/2004 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/02/2003 | 8004 | 4 | 07/15/2002 |
| 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. *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brake caliper has a hole and leaks, causing brake failure . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/14/2003 | 8000 | 1 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 1 | 04/04/2002 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 04/18/2007 | 40000 | 7 | 04/10/2004 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/18/2007 | 40000 | 7 | 04/10/2004 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 42500 | 2 | 06/29/2002 |
| 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. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 12/21/2003 | 19000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Front wheel bearings wore out prematurely. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 27000 | 3 | 06/01/2002 |
| 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. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| When applying pressure rear window sealant peels off and sticks to the side of the vehicle. dealer stated this may be caused by the heat. vehicle is within the remedy scope for a recall with the front windshield. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | TEMPE | 85284 | TEMPA HONDA | 480-893-7900 |
| CA | FRESNO | 93710 | LITHIA SUZUKI | |
| FL | TALLAHASSEE | 32304 | KELLY SUBARU SUZUKI | 850-576-6166 |
| IN | EVANSVILLE | 47715 | ROMAN BUICK | 812 479 5300 |
| MA | BALTIMORE | 21206 | FOREIGN MOTORS SUZUKI/KIA | 410-488-5050 |
| MD | BALTIMORE | 21206 | FOREIGN MOTORS INC | 410 488 5050 |