1998 Suzuki Esteem - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem

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).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Structure	7
Air Bag	6
Suspension	6
Service Brakes	3
Seats	3
Seat Belt	3
Gasoline Fuel System	2
Steering	2
Tire	1
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1
Exterior Lighting	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

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.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	3
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	1
2013	0
2012	2
2011	0
2010	3
2009	1
2008	0
2007	2
2006	0
2005	0
2004	0
2003	0
2002	1
2001	5
2000	7
1999	4
1998	5

📊 Compare the 1998 Suzuki Esteem with Other Model Years

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.

Table 3. Compare the 1998 Suzuki Esteem with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2002 Esteem	7
2001 Esteem	24
2000 Esteem	42
1999 Esteem	30
1998 Esteem	36
1997 Esteem	10
1996 Esteem	8

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