1995 Suzuki Esteem
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Power train · Steering · Suspension
Car exhibited a tendency to pull to the right at first. After turning a corner the car pulled to the left. Going down the highway the front of the car wandered from side to side. After I parked the car and re started the engine when I put it into gear a loud banging noise came from the front of the…
Car exhibited a tendency to pull to the right at first. After turning a corner the car pulled to the left. Going down the highway the front of the car wandered from side to side. After I parked the car and re started the engine when I put it into gear a loud banging noise came from the front of the car and it did not move in reverse or drive. Banging stopped in neutral and park. I jacked up the car and the front sub-frame was rusted thru right next to where the lower suspension arm attached to it. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 suzuki esteem. whenever the contact walked near the vehicle, he would smell gasoline. he stated that gasoline was leaking from outside of the pipe onto the ground. the current mileage was 127,700 and failure mileage was 127,000. update 10/01/08 *cw updated 10/03/08. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Tires · Wheels
Brakes locking up at high speeds,eplaced master cylinder,replaced cv axle and boot,ent object reported,runk leaks and water where spare sits,replaced catalyic converter,end rims was told by mechanic car was wrecked before purchased . *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
The steering wheel vibrates when braking at highway speeds the rotors were resurfaced and eventually replaced, the consumer believes he should be reimbursed for the replaced part. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer had taken vehicle to pep boy shop to reface rotors every six thousand miles. Had been performed five times, and consumer was mad at repair shop for not telling him that rotors should be replaced. cosumer had contacted better bussines bureau. report made up to consumer resquest.*ak
- Tires
This tire IS not the original tire provided by suzuki, therefore suzuki IS not involved in the problem. the tire has developed several cracks. there IS a crack (averaging 3/4" in length) in every outer tread groove on the right side of the tire (looking from the rider's perspective). There are no…
This tire IS not the original tire provided by suzuki, therefore suzuki IS not involved in the problem. the tire has developed several cracks. there IS a crack (averaging 3/4" in length) in every outer tread groove on the right side of the tire (looking from the rider's perspective). There are no cracks on the left side, or anywhere else on the tire. the tire has about 6000 miles on it, and still has about half of it's usable tread left. the rear tire has not developed this problem, and IS wearing fine.( dot number: B56F k9801 tire size: 110/70zr17 )
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle would die after going 50mph. Had taken to dealer & the fuel filter, pump, alternator & battery had been changed or replaced at least 9 different times. It's an erractic operation. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
Brakes started to make noises even after they were replaced and are not responding like they should. They have been inspected 3 times and continue to perform poorly.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Driving vehicle about 35mph on residential street; applied the brakes. Heard a grinding sound at that time. Took to dealer & refused to repair vehicle due to not being under warranty. brake pades wearing unevenly in the front. Dealer gave pads to owner to replace. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes locked up 5 times.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake failure, when driving at any speed brakes lockup/ uneven wear, makes a loud noise. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 30Mph, 12:00 on front bumper, passengers airbag failed to deploy. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10152052This 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.
- 10016419Service manual update-incorrect wiring diagram of the wiper/washer combination switch.
- 10014822Correct coolant usage.
- 10004641Service manual update - improper torque specifications.
- 610525This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty.
- 604474Subject regarding amendments of tightening torque of front seat rail mounting bolt.
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