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1995–2002 · 8 model years

Suzuki Esteem recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 121 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200026 complaints
Most recalls20021 recall
Crashes reported18in owner complaints
Injuries reported80 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523301995: 13 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 5 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 7 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 24 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 20 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 26 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 21 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 5 complaints, 1 recalls19951996199719981999200020012002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 Esteem—25–27 mpg151000
2001 Esteem—26–29 mpg0211010
2000 Esteem—26–29 mpg0263010
1999 Esteem—25–29 mpg0204000
1998 Esteem—26–29 mpg0247140
1997 Esteem—26–29 mpg070010
1996 Esteem—26–29 mpg051000
1995 Esteem——0131010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Structure36
  • Suspension26
  • Service brakes, hydraulic25
  • Engine and engine cooling16
  • Air bags13
  • Power train9
  • Electrical system8
  • Tires7