1997 Suzuki Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esteem years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki Esteem. That ranks 6th out of 8 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 29% | 155,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 185,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Suzuki Esteem recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
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…
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
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 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 Esteem | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Esteem | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Esteem?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki Esteem?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.