1996 Suzuki Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esteem years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Suzuki Esteem. That ranks 7th out of 8 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 60%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Suzuki Esteem problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 73,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Suzuki Esteem recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Suzuki Esteem.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After 31,000 miles, 4 goodyear aquatread tires developed feathered tread blocks on all 4 tires. This resulted in road noise from the tires that was similar to that of all 4 wheel bearings failing simultaneously. The noise was so loud that normal conversation in the vehicle was not possible and any…
Took it to the service dept. Repeatedly and they never found problems so convienantly we had numerous problems and ended up turning the car in and lossing everything we put in to it and messing up our credit due to we were tired of fighting with the dealership and the manufacturer. So other people…
When driving at 45 mph, the pulley: crankshaft broke, causing the consumer to lose control of steering, and the balacing and the timing belt was damaged and the bolt came off. *ak
Driving 40 mph vehicle in front stopped suddenly, hit the brakes but rearended vehicle anyway; driver's side air bag did not deploy; was rearended by another vehicle and esteem was totaled. *ak
Abs brake failure, front calipers and bushing malfunctioned, causing front end vibration. *ak
Other Suzuki Esteem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Esteem | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Esteem | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Esteem | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 Esteem | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 Esteem | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 Esteem | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Esteem | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Suzuki Esteem?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Suzuki Esteem?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.