2002 Suzuki Aerio

The 2002 Aerio debuted with 19 complaints, two recalls, and 14 technical service bulletins — a moderate complaint count that sits well below the 36 filed for 2003 and the 22–27 range seen in 2005–2006, though above the 14 in 2004 and the minimal figures for the final 2007 model year. Recalls held at two for both 2002 and 2003 before dropping to one annually through 2006 and zero in 2007, while TSBs declined steadily from 14 in the first two years to just three by the end of the generation. The leading complaint categories for 2002 were service brakes (hydraulic) and suspension at four each, followed by power train and engine cooling at two apiece; the data also records two crash-related complaints and one fire complaint for the target year, though root causes are not specified. As the launch model year, 2002 reflects typical early-production variability but avoids the complaint spike that defines 2003 and the secondary peak in the mid-cycle years. For a buyer prioritizing federal complaint volume, the 2002 is a stronger candidate than 2003, 2005, or 2006, though the elevated TSB count suggests thorough dealer follow-up on early issues is advisable.