1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
9 Crashes 1 Fire
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
The 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints), Structureframe And Members (4 complaints), and Suspension (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4
3 Crashes
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 4
1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AIR BAGS LIGHTS WENT ON YESTERDAY, I NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENT. SEAT BET GETS STOCKS. SUZUKI ESTEEM 1998.[XXX] VIN # INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AIR BAGS LIGHTS WENT ON YESTERDAY, I NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENT. SEAT BET GETS STOCKS. SUZUKI ESTEEM 1998.[XXX] VIN # INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AIR BAGS LIGHTS WENT ON YESTERDAY, I NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENT. SEAT BET GETS STOCKS. SUZUKI ESTEEM 1998.[XXX] VIN # INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY , SLOWED DOWN TO TAKE A RIGHT TURN ONTO SIDE ROAD....THERE WAS A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND IMMEDIATE PULL OF CAR TO RIGHT...HAD TO FIGHT TO KEEP CONTROL OF CAR...WAS HARD TO STEER BUT DROVE HOME AT ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR...LUCKILY ONLY A QUARTER OF A MILE...PRETTY SURE IF IT HAD LET GO IF I'D HIT A BUMP OR SOMETHING DRIVING 55 ON THE HIGHWAY...THAT THE CAR WOULD HAVE FLIPPED...THAT'S HOW QUICKLY I LOST CONTROL...AFTER READING ALL OTHER REPORTS...TOO BAD THIS CAR HAD NOT BEEN RECALLED...I MIGHT NOT NOW BE WITHOUT A CAR. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ON FLAT PAVED ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SUBFRAME SNAPPED ON THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO IMMEDIATELY JERK RIGHT WITH SUBSTANTIAL FORCE. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED BUT THE CAR WAS PULLING VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF MILE TO A SPOT WHERE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, I NOTICED THE SUBFRAME WHICH CONNECTS THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER WHEEL TO THE BODY HAD RUSTED SEVERELY AND BROKE APART, IT WAS SO BAD THE MATERIAL WAS CRUMBLING. IF THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE ALMOST CERTAINLY OCCURRED. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET CITES HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM RECALLS WERE MADE ON SUBSEQUENT YEARS BUT NOT ON THIS MODEL YEAR DESPITE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SUBFRAME. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI ESTEEM
- 1995 SUZUKI ESTEEM — 31 complaints
- 1996 SUZUKI ESTEEM — 8 complaints
- 1997 SUZUKI ESTEEM — 10 complaints
- 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM (current)
- 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM — 31 complaints
- 2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM — 43 complaints
- 2001 SUZUKI ESTEEM — 24 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI ESTEEM — 8 complaints
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