1998 Suzuki Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esteem years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki Esteem. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 29%), typically at around 107,262 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 29% | 107,262 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 25% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 13% | 7,700 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 8% | 7,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 7,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Suzuki Esteem recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Air bags lights went on yesterday, i never had any accident. Seat bet gets stocks. Suzuki esteem 1998.[xxx] vin # information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Was driving on the highway , slowed down to take a right turn onto side road....there was a terrible grinding noise and immediate pull of car to right...had to fight to keep control of car...was hard to steer but drove home at about 5 miles per hour...luckily only a quarter of a mile...pretty sure…
I was driving on flat paved road at approximately 30 miles per hour when the subframe snapped on the right front passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to immediately jerk right with substantial force. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle with the steering wheel due to driving…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 suzuki esteem. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began shifting to the right. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the front cross member frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not inspected or…
Front suspension cross member in 1998 suzuki esteem cracked open while driving at 25mph. Car suddenly pulled to the right, since it happen at low speed i was able to quickly stop. Upon inspection of the front suspension cross member i found out that rusting was so extensive that you could poke a…
Other Suzuki Esteem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Esteem | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Esteem | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Esteem | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 Esteem | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 Esteem | 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 1998 Suzuki Esteem?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Suzuki Esteem?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.