Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 1999 Suzuki Esteem.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
My 99 Esteem stared pulling to one side while driving. As I attempted to get it home the wheel would rub on the inner fender well when turning. Upon inspection when I got home I found the driver side subframe rusted through on top and outer sides with only the inside portion intact. This part had bent allowing my wheel to change position. The rest of the undercarriage seems to be in good shape while this section has rusted away. Thankfully, this did not happen at highway speed or that I did not hit a pothole while driving. This could have broken and caused total loss of control, ending in injuries and/or fatalities not only to the occupants of my vehicle but to other cars in my vicinity. I understand that this is not uncommon on this vehicle an sincerely believe that this is an issue that merits immediate attention before people are killed.