2001 Suzuki Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esteem years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Suzuki Esteem. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (10 complaints, 48%), typically at around 129,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 10 | 48% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 24% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14% | 41,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Suzuki Esteem recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
I was driving onto an exit at 45 miles per hour and i heard a very loud popping noise and lost control of the steering wheel pulled over. There was no more steering.
Husband was driving vehicle when the front tire gave way and bent in from frame. Took to the repair shop and was informed that the entire frame was rotted out. The vehicle could not be repaired as the part is not available. The car only had 129,000 miles on it. This is a common problem with the car…
I was driving the car on the highway and took the exit and then turning right from stop sign about 5 miles per hour and then heard a click and then tire were rubbing against the car body the kframe got rusted and twisted pushing the tire back and steering wheel off. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki esteem. The contact stated that the front sub frame was completely rusted out, causing the vehicle to be unstable. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was nothing they could do to assist. The failure and current mileages were 199,000.
Bought a 2001 suzuki esteem in april of 2011 car lot told me that there was a small bracket that needed to be replaced by motor and need to be replace asap here to find out that it was the whole subframe that holds up the motor and trasmission found that there was a suzuki recall on that part. Took…
Other Suzuki Esteem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Esteem | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Esteem | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 Esteem | 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 2001 Suzuki Esteem?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Suzuki Esteem?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.