36 problems have been reported for the 1998 Suzuki Esteem. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 1998 Suzuki Esteem. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 7 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure | |
| Air Bag | |
| Suspension | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Seats | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Steering | |
| Tire | |
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Exterior Lighting |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem in 1998.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Suzuki Esteem, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Suzuki Esteem with the Suzuki Esteem from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 Esteem is 36 while the average number of problems reported for the 7 model years of the Suzuki Esteem is 22.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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