Model year record
1997 Suzuki Esteem
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 2 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: horn | 1 | — |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: retractor | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | — |
| Structure: frame and members | 1 | 125,000 mi |
| Structure: frame and members: underbody shields | 1 | 185,500 mi |
| Suspension | 1 | 185,500 mi |
The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other Suzuki Esteem model years
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.