CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Suzuki Esteem has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
0Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 Suzuki Esteem recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem.
Most common 1997 Suzuki Esteem problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
DRIVING ALONG BIG TIMBER STRAIGHT AT 40 MPH THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND STARTED TO SHAKE, I MANAGED TO STAY STRAIGHT UNTIL I TURNED LEFT TO MEADOWS RD. I MADE IT HOME OKAY IN THE COMPLEX BUT WAS UNABLE TO USE THE CAR AGAIN. NEXT DAY LOOKED AT THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND THEN NOTICED THE RUSTED OUT SUB FRAME (CRADLE) BY THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) CONTROL ARM.THIS CAR IS GARAGE KEPT IF THAT MEANS ANYTHING. WELL THIS CERTAINLY IS A BUMMER, I'LL HAVE TO FIGURE ON HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AT A REASONABLE EXPENSE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SUZUKI ESTEEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART THAT SUPPORTS THE A-FRAME WAS RUSTED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES , BEING PLASTIC, KEEP BREAKING AND YOU CAN'T GET IN THE CAR.
HORN STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER NOT ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION . NOT REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *AK STEREO AND TAPE PLAYER FAILED. *SLC
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXEPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD A TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE MADE A CLICKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
1997 Suzuki Esteem questions
Does the 1997 Suzuki Esteem have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Esteem?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Electrical System (2), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Suzuki Esteem has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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