Suzuki Esteem owners have reported 33 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame rust (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Door problems |
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. Read details...
2001 Suzuki Esteem. Steering was suddenly off center so I had an alignment completed which fixed the problem. About 1 week later, while driving, the steering wheel became very off center again. A few blocks further (I was driving in town at the time, at slow speeds) the front passenger sub-frame Read details...
Husband was driving vehicle when the front tire gave way and bent in from frame. Took to the repair shop and was informed that the entire frame was rotted out. The vehicle could not be repaired as the part is not available. The car only had 129,000 miles on it. Read details...
2000 Suzuki Esteem. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front end problems and seeks reimbursement for unauthorized repairs. The consumer stated he took the vehicle to a repair shop for front end problems. While there, he was informed a recall had been issued for a frame problem. Read details...
Driving along big timber straight at 40 mph then all of a sudden car started pulling to the right and started to shake, I managed to stay straight until I turned left to meadows rd. I made it home okay in the complex but was unable to use the car again. Read details...