7 problems have been reported for the 2002 Suzuki Esteem. The following chart shows the 6 most common problems for 2002 Suzuki Esteem. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheels with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Structure | |
| Steering | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Tire |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2002 Suzuki Esteem in the United States are 10,303 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Suzuki Esteem owners in the last 20 years is 7, and the age of the vehicle is 20, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 7 / 10,303 / 20 * 1000 = 0.03.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Suzuki Esteem model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Suzuki Esteem in 2002.
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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 2002 Suzuki Esteem with the Suzuki Esteem from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 Esteem is 7 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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