NHTSA vehicle safety data

1997 Suzuki Esteem Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 7 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem.

1997 Suzuki Esteem owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki Esteem, describing incidents dated November 24, 1997 to January 11, 2013.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Together, the 7 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10493024 · Filed January 15, 2013
DRIVING ALONG BIG TIMBER STRAIGHT AT 40 MPH THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND STARTED TO SHAKE, I MANAGED TO STAY STRAIGHT UNTIL I TURNED LEFT TO MEADOWS RD. I MADE IT HOME OKAY IN THE COMPLEX BUT WAS UNABLE TO USE THE CAR AGAIN. NEXT DAY LOOKED AT THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND THEN…
ODI #10279480 · Filed August 5, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SUZUKI ESTEEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART THAT SUPPORTS THE A-FRAME WAS RUSTED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
ODI #890469 · Filed June 15, 2001
HORN STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER NOT ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION . NOT REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *AK STEREO AND TAPE PLAYER FAILED. *SLC

Read all 7 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem.

Suspension; Structure

ODI #10493024

Incident: January 11, 2013 · Filed: January 15, 2013

DRIVING ALONG BIG TIMBER STRAIGHT AT 40 MPH THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND STARTED TO SHAKE, I MANAGED TO STAY STRAIGHT UNTIL I TURNED LEFT TO MEADOWS RD. I MADE IT HOME OKAY IN THE COMPLEX BUT WAS UNABLE TO USE THE CAR AGAIN. NEXT DAY LOOKED AT THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND THEN NOTICED THE RUSTED OUT SUB FRAME (CRADLE) BY THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) CONTROL ARM.THIS CAR IS GARAGE KEPT IF THAT MEANS ANYTHING. WELL THIS CERTAINLY IS A BUMMER, I'LL HAVE TO FIGURE ON HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AT A REASONABLE EXPENSE. *TR

Structure

ODI #10279480

Incident: July 4, 2009 · Filed: August 5, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SUZUKI ESTEEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART THAT SUPPORTS THE A-FRAME WAS RUSTED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Electrical System; Equipment

ODI #890469

Incident: March 1, 2001 · Filed: June 15, 2001

HORN STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER NOT ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION . NOT REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *AK STEREO AND TAPE PLAYER FAILED. *SLC

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Electrical System

ODI #834572

Incident: February 2, 1999 · Filed: February 8, 1999

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXEPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD A TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE MADE A CLICKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #752943

Incident: September 1, 2000 · Filed: October 4, 2001

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES , BEING PLASTIC, KEEP BREAKING AND YOU CAN'T GET IN THE CAR.

Seat Belts

ODI #535234

1 injury

Incident: November 24, 1997 · Filed: May 6, 1998

DURING A COLLISION, PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. PASSENGER SUFFERED BROKEN RIBS. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #521849

Filed: July 18, 1997

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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