Model year record
1996 SUZUKI Esteem
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags: frontal | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: wiring: front underhood | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 1 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist | 1 | — |
| Tires: tread/belt | 1 | 73,000 mi |
The 1995 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.