Frame And Members Problems of Suzuki Esteem

The contact owns a 2001 Suzuki Esteem. The contact stated that the front sub frame was completely rusted out, causing the vehicle to be unstable. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was nothing they could do to assist. The failure and current mileages were 199,000.

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Sub frame of 1999 Suzuki esteen had rusted thru . I was driving at 70 miles per hour when the sub frame cracked and pushed the passenger front tire back against the fender cause the front tire to lock up which cause me to wreck. I spoke with Suzuki and gave them my VIN number and was told that part was on recal and to have my car towed in and they would fix that part . Two days later I was called and told that the recall had expired 3 months earlier. I was never notified and was also wondering how a recall on a safety issue could expire. I have seen hundreds of complaints on forums about the same issue and it is always the passenger side.

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Front suspension cross member in 1998 Suzuki Esteem cracked open while driving at 25mph. Car suddenly pulled to the right, since it happen at low speed I was able to quickly stop. Upon inspection of the front suspension cross member I found out that rusting was so extensive that you could poke a hole in the cross member by simply pushing a screw driver on to the surface of the cross member.

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The contact owns a 1998 Suzuki Esteem. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began shifting to the right. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the front cross member frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact stated he was unable to contact the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Cross member recall why do I have to pay for the rottedout control arms that were a direct result of the rottedout cross member?.

2000 Suzuki Esteem wagon. Subframe and front passenger side axel rusted through and collapsed while coming to a stop. . This caused the front passenger side wheel to be pushed back into the wheel well. The car needed to be towed and is being repaired for a cost of $1000. Fortunately no one was hurt as the vehicle was slowing down, but if these parts had failed at highway speeds, it is quite likely a fatal accident would have occurred. I have searched on line and found that other Suzuki owners have reported this same problem. I hope this vehicle is recalled or at least owners should be notified of this defect.

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The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed a loud grinding noise. While moving off the roadway and onto the shoulder, the grinding noise became more severe. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the front k frame was severely rotted and the left lower control arm had ripped through the main frame. The vehicle was not serviced. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.

I was a licensed mechanic for many years with a lot of expertise. I bought my daughter a 2000 Suzuki Esteem two years ago. We live in michigan and I bought this particular car because it was from virginia and was immaculate not like the cars from the rust belt here in michgan. She was driving the car and it all of a sudden, violently and without warning pulled very hard. She called me I told her to stop the car and let me inspect it. She got it to a safe area and also told me the passenger side wheel was "bent in". I inspected it and immediately noticed the cross frame that supports the two a frames to the subframe of the car had completed rusted out and detached on the passenger side and was almost gone on the driver side too. All other surrounding metal frames and the car body itself were in excellent condition but this cross frame was very obviously defective and rotted out causing catastrophic failure of the vehicles front suspension and steering loss. Again, this particular part is defective to the most casual observer as everything around it is in great condition and when this main frame part fails it has the possibility of tossing the car violently especially at highway speeds. My daughter is an emt used to driving an ambulance at high speed and is an excellent driver. A lesser driver may have had a catastrophic outcome. The car is here and can be inspected.

98 Suzuki Esteem cross member(engine cradle) on the Suzuki Esteem the engine cradle or cross member rot causing the vehicle to collapse causing into an accident ,crossmember or engine cradle supports lower control arms which if the crossmember let go will cause the vehicle to possible crash in my experience as a auto mechanic every single Suzuki Esteem that have come to my shop for state inspection has fail due to the cross member this includes 98 to 01 Suzuki Esteem ,every single car at junkyards are rusted out which make it difficult for a customer to get a used replacement for a cheaper price ,,,I believe that factory or dealer should consider this as a safety recall since this can put in danger alot of people ,,thanks and I hope this will be take on consideration right at this moment I have a customer which his car cross member or engine cradle let go and we cant find a used one anywhere all junkyards state that it is a common thing on Suzuki Esteems . . . All dealers should send a letter to all Esteems owner to get the cross member or engine cradle replaced at no cost.

2001 Suzuki Esteem front right wheel rubbing against inside fender car pulling to right k frame crossmember rotted part replaced by Suzuki dealer old part is available part and pictures are available.

The contact owns a 1998 Suzuki Esteem. While driving 25 mph the frame on the vehicle broke. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the frame. The failure occurred again and the vehicle was taken back to the same mechanic. The mechanic advised her to call NHTSA. She called the manufacturer and was unable to leave a message. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. The current mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Suzuki Esteem. While driving at 55 mph in dry conditions the vehicle began to pull to the right and produced a rubbing noise. The contact stated that upon arriving at the mechanic shop the front passenger side wheel collapsed. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that a possible cause of failure was the air conditioner leaking and may have rusted through the vehicle's frame. The current and failure mileage were 130,000. The consumer has included pictures of the frame damages. Update 5/3/07.