1999 Suzuki Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esteem years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki Esteem. That ranks 4th out of 8 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 4 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 20% | 106,766 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 20% | 99,980 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 10% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Suzuki Esteem recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
My 99 esteem stared pulling to one side while driving. As i attempted to get it home the wheel would rub on the inner fender well when turning. Upon inspection when i got home i found the driver side subframe rusted through on top and outer sides with only the inside portion intact. This part had…
Sub frame of 1999 suzuki esteem had rusted thru .i was driving at 70 miles per hour when the sub frame cracked and pushed the passenger front tire back against the fender caused the front tire to lock up which caused me to wreck. I spoke with suzuki and gave them my vin number and was told that…
The outside plastic door handles break inside the door when opening the door. Then to enter the car another door must be used. These handles are very weak, and should be recalled. I have replaced four on the driverside front door, two on the passengers side front door, and one on the passengers…
Front suspension crossmember corrosion of 1999 suzuki esteem glx wagon i have this vehicle and running ok for 5 years. When i did my annual check up this weekend, it was found out that the front suspension crossmember has been rust-through and formed a crack in the area of the right front lower…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 suzuki esteem. While driving at 55 mph in dry conditions the vehicle began to pull to the right and produced a rubbing noise. The contact stated that upon arriving at the mechanic shop the front passenger side wheel collapsed. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and…
Other Suzuki Esteem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Esteem | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Esteem | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Esteem | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 Esteem | 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 1999 Suzuki Esteem?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki Esteem?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.