Model year record
1998 SUZUKI Esteem
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 36 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 | 4 | — |
| Structure: frame and members | 4 | 100,000 mi |
| Suspension | 4 | 100,000 mi |
| Air bags | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2 | — |
| Seat belts | 2 | 7,700 mi |
| Seats | 2 | 7,700 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc | 2 | — |
| Structure: body: door | 2 | 7,700 mi |
| Suspension: front | 2 | — |
| Electrical system: wiring | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Power train: clutch assembly | 1 | 7,700 mi |
| Seat belts: front: anchorage | 1 | — |
| Seats: front assembly: head restraint | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads | 1 | — |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Steering: linkages | 1 | — |
| Structure: body | 1 | 200,000 mi |
| Tires | 1 | — |
The 1997 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of 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.