1997 Suzuki EsteemProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1997 Suzuki Esteem, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Suzuki Esteem has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Suzuki Esteem recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Esteem year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Esteem median. How we score
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What Esteem owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXEPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD A TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE MADE A CLICKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
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