Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 1997 Suzuki Esteem.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems |
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.
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.