NHTSA lists 21 complaints for the 2001 Suzuki Esteem, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SUZUKI ESTEEM.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 10 | 47.6% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 23.8% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 14.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 9.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 4.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 4.8% |
| STEERING | 1 | 4.8% |
| TIRES | 1 | 4.8% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STEERING | COLUMN LOCKING | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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0 investigations; 0 open.
5 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
Date: 2022-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Date: 2018-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Date: 2002-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGE TO THE VAPOR CONTROL VALVE. *SLC
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE-INCORRECT WIRING DIAGRAM OF THE WIPER/WASHER COMBINATION SWITCH. *SC
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ESTEEM | 21 |
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