1995 Suzuki Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 18, 2012 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Esteem years
Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Suzuki Esteem. That ranks 5th out of 8 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 54%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Suzuki Esteem problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic7 · ~80,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~80,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~127,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~75,000 mi
Suspension2 · ~75,000 mi
Tires2 · ~80,000 mi
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1 · ~80,000 mi
Service Brakes, Air1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic754%80,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling215%80,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline215%127,000——
Power Train215%75,000——
Suspension215%75,000——
Tires215%80,000——
Air Bags18%———
Electrical System18%———
Exterior Lighting18%80,000——
Service Brakes, Air18%———
Steering18%70,000——
Structure18%80,000——
Wheels18%80,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 2 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 2199621997: 2199721999: 2199922000: 1200012001: 2200122005: 1200512008: 1200812012: 120121

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Suzuki Esteem recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Suzuki Esteem.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Car exhibited a tendency to pull to the right at first. After turning a corner the car pulled to the left. Going down the highway the front of the car wandered from side to side. After i parked the car and re started the engine when i put it into gear a loud banging noise came from the front of the…

Steering · received Jul 18, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10466498

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 suzuki esteem. Whenever the contact walked near the vehicle, he would smell gasoline. He stated that gasoline was leaking from outside of the pipe onto the ground. The current mileage was 127,700 and failure mileage was 127,000. Update 10/01/08 *cw updated 10/03/08. *jb

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 29, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10240216

Brakes locking up at high speeds,eplaced master cylinder,replaced cv axle and boot,ent object reported,runk leaks and water where spare sits,replaced catalyic converter,end rims was told by mechanic car was wrecked before purchased . *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10111982

The steering wheel vibrates when braking at highway speeds the rotors were resurfaced and eventually replaced, the consumer believes he should be reimbursed for the replaced part. Nlm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Feb 7, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 559530

Consumer had taken vehicle to pep boy shop to reface rotors every six thousand miles. Had been performed five times, and consumer was mad at repair shop for not telling him that rotors should be replaced. Cosumer had contacted better bussines bureau. Report made up to consumer resquest.*ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jan 12, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 878159

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Suzuki Esteem?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Suzuki Esteem?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Suzuki Esteem a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Esteem model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.