Suzuki Esteem years to avoid
No model year of the Suzuki Esteem stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Suzuki Esteem years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Suzuki Esteem complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Suzuki Esteem problems
All model years combined.
- Body35
- Suspension26
- Brakes20
- Engine15
- Airbags12
- Transmission9
- Tires7
- Steering7
- Electrical7
- Seat belts6
- Fuel system6
- Wheels4
Suzuki Esteem problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 92 | 5 | Body | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | 75 | 21 | Body | 123,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 26 | Body | 96,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1999 | - | 20 | Body | 90,302 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1998 | - | 24 | Body | 100,000 | 0 | 7 | |
| 1997 | - | 7 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 5 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 13 | Brakes | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Suzuki Esteem
What years of the Suzuki Esteem should you avoid?
No single model year of the Suzuki Esteem has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Suzuki Esteem?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Suzuki Esteem?
Body, with 35 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (26) and brakes (20).
How many recalls does the Suzuki Esteem have?
1 recall between 1995 and 2002. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1.
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