Model year record

1999 SUZUKI Esteem

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 31 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: frame and members383,532 mi
Suspension: front390,302 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Power train: manual transmission248,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Air bags1
Air bags: frontal1
Equipment1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Latches/locks/linkages135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Steering1149,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1149,000 mi
Suspension1149,000 mi
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels1130,000 mi

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 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.