Seats Related Problems of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Suzuki Esteem

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seats problems
1
Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems
1
Front Seat Head Restraint problems
1

Seats problem #1

1-131916218, 1998 Suzuki Esteem clutch failed. Seat belt loosening while driving. Driver's seat cover and door panel needed to be replaced. Hestiation on acceleration. Clutch failed prematurely.

Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem #2

Consumer was rearended. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's seat retractors broke, causing the passengers to fall/lide into the rear seats. Also, driver's side headrest bent. Driver and passenger sustained injuries.

Front Seat Head Restraint problem #3

Consumer was rearended. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's seat retractors broke, causing the passengers to fall/lide into the rear seats. Also, driver's side headrest bent. Driver and passenger sustained injuries.



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