1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM
0 recalls, 31 complaints - 9 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
7 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 29, 2012
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 B... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 29, 2012
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 B... Read more
STEERING
Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 29, 2012
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 B... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 17, 2011
Incident date: Aug 15, 2011
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 PART... Read more
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Feb 27, 2010
Incident date: Feb 7, 2010
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 SID... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 16, 2008
Incident date: Nov 15, 2008
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 C... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 10, 2007
Incident date: Apr 5, 2007
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 DI... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 10, 2007
Incident date: Apr 5, 2007
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 DI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 10, 2007
Incident date: Apr 5, 2007
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 DI... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 11, 2006
Incident date: Dec 24, 2005
CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 45 MPH; BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD; SUBFRAME (PART THAT ALL BALL JOINTS AND SUSPENSION ARMS BOLTS INTO) COLLAPSED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE CAUSING WHEEL TO BECOME UNSTABLE AND SEVERELY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. (WHEN MEASURED, THE PASSENGER WHEEL WAS +/-1-1/2" CLOS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 16, 2005
Incident date: Jul 16, 2005
I OWN A 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM, 55,000 MILES, CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE. MY SUB FRAME RUSTED IN HALF AND BROKE. THE AAA PERSON THAT TOWED THE CAR, 2 MECHANICS, AND EVERY MALE I HAVE TOLD ARE APPALLED THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED. MY MECHANIC CALLED FRED MARTINS SUZUKI, WHERE IS WAS PURCHASED, AND SPOKE T... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2002
THE POWER WINDOWS ARE VERY SLOW GOING UP AND DOWN. FIRST STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUT IS NOW ALL WINDOWS. HAD IT INTO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY JUST GREASED THEM AND THEY WORK BETTER FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. ALSO, AIRBAG NEVER OPENED DURING COLLISION A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, BUT THE AIRBAG ... Read more
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AIR BAGS
Nov 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2002
THE POWER WINDOWS ARE VERY SLOW GOING UP AND DOWN. FIRST STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUT IS NOW ALL WINDOWS. HAD IT INTO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY JUST GREASED THEM AND THEY WORK BETTER FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. ALSO, AIRBAG NEVER OPENED DURING COLLISION A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, BUT THE AIRBAG ... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT
Nov 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2002
THE POWER WINDOWS ARE VERY SLOW GOING UP AND DOWN. FIRST STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUT IS NOW ALL WINDOWS. HAD IT INTO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY JUST GREASED THEM AND THEY WORK BETTER FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. ALSO, AIRBAG NEVER OPENED DURING COLLISION A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, BUT THE AIRBAG ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 14, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
1999, SUZUKI, ESTEEM WAGON TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 33,000 MILES 05-09-2002, SUZUKI REPAIRED IT FREE OF CHARGE, EVEN THOUGH WARRANTY EXPIRED 2 MONTHS EARLIER. CURRENTLY, AT 48,000 MILES IT HAS STARTED MAKING THE SAME NOISES AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS PARKED TO AVOID FURTHER DAMAGE. IT WAS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 9, 2002
Incident date: May 29, 2002
THE 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM I PURCHASED STARTED HAVIN G TROU BLE KEEPING UP SPEED ON 5-29-02,THEY REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT IT, UNTIL A MONTH LATER WHEN I WENT BACK UP THERE AGAIN. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR IS HTAT THERE IS SEALANT ON THE #1 PLUG, AND ALL ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 25, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN EXTENDING STOPPING. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 15, 2002
Incident date: Jul 3, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED AT 20 MPH. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Jul 15, 2002
Incident date: Jul 3, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED AT 20 MPH. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jan 29, 2001
Incident date: Feb 19, 2000
THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 29, 2001
Incident date: Oct 24, 2000
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEALING STILL OCCURS. *SLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Feb 19, 2000
THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 24, 2000
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEALING STILL OCCURS. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 22, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S WHEEL STARTED SHAKING, AND VEHICLE STOPPED. *AK
TIRES
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT SOME ADDITIONAL DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ELBOCLJ129 TIRESIZE: P185/60R14)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 25, 2000
WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER NOTED THAT MANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 16, 1999
LOSS OF POWER UPON ACCELERATION HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. DEALERS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR HAVE BEEN COMICAL FROM SENSORS IN THE FUEL TANK TO THE GAS CAP. THIS HAS RECURRED OVER 5 TIMES BEGINNING ONE WEEK AFTER TAKING DELIVERY. WE HAVE BEGUN THE PROCESS TO FILE LEMON LAW. IT HAS COME TO OUR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 30, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT 20MPH VEHICLE KEPT GOING, REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY. *AK
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 8, 1999
Incident date: Jul 28, 1999
WE BOUGHT THE CAR ON JUNE 13, 1999 AND AFTER TWO WEEKS NOTICED DROPS OF OIL IN DRIVEWAY, THE PROBLEM WASN'T VERY NOTICEABLE AT FIRST THAN AROUND 5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VECHICLE NOTICED MORE OIL BUT BIGGER DROPS AND UNDER THE HOOD OIL THAT HAD BEEN SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE. WE TOOK THE VECHICLE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 29, 1999
Incident date: Jun 7, 1999
HAD RESISTANT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HAD SHIFTED INTO DRIVE & TAPPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL & IT BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSIDE THE GARAGE & HIT A PILLAR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. NO INJURIES. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 29, 1999
Incident date: Jun 7, 1999
HAD RESISTANT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HAD SHIFTED INTO DRIVE & TAPPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL & IT BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSIDE THE GARAGE & HIT A PILLAR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. NO INJURIES. *AK
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 32.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM
9 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
SUZ_016008
Jul 8, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
0109193
Sep 11, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - IMPROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
SC18
Feb 28, 2002
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGE TO THE VAPOR CONTROL VALVE. *SLC
SW07
May 4, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE REVISED CLAIMS SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES UNDER WARRANTY. *TT
0204145
May 10, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH
0210063
Sep 12, 2005
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE-INCORRECT WIRING DIAGRAM OF THE WIPER/WASHER COMBINATION SWITCH. *SC
SUZUKI ESTEEM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI ESTEEM across all model years (2002, 2002).
1
Total Recalls
192
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
27
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths