1996 Suzuki Esteem
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash
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- Tires › Tread/belt
After 31,000 miles, 4 goodyear aquatread tires developed feathered tread blocks on all 4 tires. This resulted in road noise from the tires that was similar to that of all 4 wheel bearings failing simultaneously. The noise was so loud that normal conversation in the vehicle was not possible and any…
After 31,000 miles, 4 goodyear aquatread tires developed feathered tread blocks on all 4 tires. This resulted in road noise from the tires that was similar to that of all 4 wheel bearings failing simultaneously. The noise was so loud that normal conversation in the vehicle was not possible and any emergency signals such as sirens or horns could not be heard. I believe that prolonged exposure would have lead to hearing loss. The dealer where the tires were purchased could find no excuse for the tires doing this so he refused to honor the tires warranty based on my not having him rotate the tires on schedule. Even though I informed him that I had rotated the tires myself and that I had found many postings on internet sites detailing the exact or similar failure on these specific tires. I sent a email message to goodyear customer service. Their reply was that there was little they could do to control what their dealers do. I was forced to replace the tires at another dealer at my expense. It seems that the only warranty goodyear honors or the only defects they are interested in correcting are ones the judge says fix.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Took it to the service dept. Repeatedly and they never found problems so convienantly we had numerous problems and ended up turning the car in and lossing everything we put in to it and messing up our credit due to we were tired of fighting with the dealership and the manufacturer. So other people…
Took it to the service dept. Repeatedly and they never found problems so convienantly we had numerous problems and ended up turning the car in and lossing everything we put in to it and messing up our credit due to we were tired of fighting with the dealership and the manufacturer. So other people need to be aware of these dangerous problems with this car. It stranded me and my 2 children seveeral times not including my mother in law once when we let her borrow it . No one would listen to us so maybe you will ! I have written statements of these problems that other people had seen this car do ! no safety defected mentione din summary. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When driving at 45 mph, the pulley: crankshaft broke, causing the consumer to lose control of steering, and the balacing and the timing belt was damaged and the bolt came off. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Driving 40 mph vehicle in front stopped suddenly, hit the brakes but rearended vehicle anyway; driver's side air bag did not deploy; was rearended by another vehicle and esteem was totaled. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
ABS brake failure, front calipers and bushing malfunctioned, causing front end vibration. *ak
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.
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