2001 Suzuki Esteem body problems

Filed May 29, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 129,000 miles · NJ

Husband was driving vehicle when the front tire gave way and bent in from frame. Took to the repair shop and was informed that the entire frame was rotted out. The vehicle could not be repaired as the part is not available. The car only had 129,000 miles on it. This is a common problem with the car and it should have been recalled. Fortunately, no accident occurred and no injuries were sustained. Shame on suzuki for producing inferior cars. This is a serious safely issue!

Filed May 16, 2012 · Body · 199,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki esteem. The contact stated that the front sub frame was completely rusted out, causing the vehicle to be unstable. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was nothing they could do to assist. The failure and current mileages were 199,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Body · OH

Bought a 2001 suzuki esteem in april of 2011 car lot told me that there was a small bracket that needed to be replaced by motor and need to be replace asap here to find out that it was the whole subframe that holds up the motor and trasmission found that there was a suzuki recall on that part. Took the car to suzuki dealer the service guy called me and stated that there was a modification done to the subframe it self and that it was welded to the frame to help support it while waiting for a recall suzuki dealer called me and said suzuki cannot do recall due to the modification that was made. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 12, 2011 · Body · 138,800 miles · NY

Cross member recall why do I have to pay for the rotted out control arms that were a direct result of the rotted out cross member?

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Body · 110,000 miles · NY

2001 suzuki esteem. Steering was suddenly off center so I had an alignment completed which fixed the problem. About 1 week later, while driving, the steering wheel became very off center again. A few blocks further (I was driving in town at the time, at slow speeds) the front passenger sub-frame broke. This caused the front passenger wheel to slope and the suspension to pull out from the transmission, immediately making the car inoperable. Had this occurred at highway speeds, I am sure an accident would have ensued. Fortunately it occurs as I was pulling up to a stop sign. I had it towed to a repair shop, where I learned that it was caused by the frame rusting through and breaking. While there were small rust spots on the bottom of one of the doors, the car was not at all rusty. Due to expense to repair, I sold the car to the horseheads, ny pick-a-part used car parts lot and purchased a new car.

Filed Jun 24, 2010 · Body · 150,000 miles · OH

1) driving from alabama to ohio - alignment felt "off" 2) frame rusted and dropped near right-front wheel. While driving/turning 5 MPH in parking lot 3) junk car.

Filed Oct 1, 2009 · Body · 123,000 miles · NY

2001 suzuki esteem front right wheel rubbing against inside fender car pulling to right k frame crossmember rotted part replaced by suzuki dealer old part is available part and pictures are available.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 60,000 miles · IL

Front subframe on a 2001 suzuki, esteem cracked. Call suzuki dealer to see if there were any recalls for that problem and the answer was no. Which I think there should be due to the fact that the car is not that old to have does kind of problems. Part and labor will be really expensive close to a $1,000 dollars for repair. When I talked to the person in the parts department, told me that they had a lot of people looking for the same part for repair lately, this is why I think is a recall issue and suzuki should warranty this kind of parts they are suppose to last for a really long time I suppose. Please help!!!!! I still haven't fixed the car because of costly repair.

Filed Sep 12, 2008 · Body · ME

2001 suzuki esteem wagon front cross member frame rusted out. Consumer wants to know if there are any recalls for this problem.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Body · MD

2001 suzuki esteem lost the front grill. *ts