2002 Suzuki Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esteem years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Suzuki Esteem. That ranks 7th out of 8 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 67,050 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 2 | 40% | 67,050 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | 67,050 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Suzuki Esteem recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting.
Risk: If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. Owner notification began on july 8, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 suzuki esteem. The contact occasionally heard a loud noise from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shielding needed to be replaced around the muffler. The vehicle was repaired however,the failure recurred…
Sole owner 2002 suzuki esteem wagon with rotted k-frame and rusted wheels. Suzuki will only cover k-frame part and dealer wants $390. For labor. Are there other suzuki vehicles with reported rotted k-frames?. I've owned this vehicle since april 2002. This vehicle will not pass state inspection due…
Check engine light has come on 6 times and there is no computer code. Gas gauge is inaccurate. *jb *nlm *****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****768037 *ts
Original tire on suzuki, esteem 2002, p18560r14 dot elbodeh340. While traveling at 10 mph on slightlty wet pavement consumer was making a right turn when vehicle began to skid. Vehicle felt like it was going to tip over. Consumer feels there is a defect in tires. *ak *jg
While traveling another vehicle crossed into consumer's vehicle's lane and hit it. Steering wheel had played into wheel, enabling him to steer.*ak
Other Suzuki Esteem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Esteem | 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 2002 Suzuki Esteem?
Owners most often report structure, wheels, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Suzuki Esteem?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.