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2000 Suzuki Esteem Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Suzuki Esteem, most often about the body and structure (35% of complaints, typically around 96,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Esteem model year since 2000.

Complaints26
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2000 Suzuki Esteem problems

  1. Body and structure

    9 complaints · 35%

    Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.

    I was a licensed mechanic for many years with a lot of expertise. I bought my daughter a 2000 Suzuki Esteem two years ago. We live in michigan and I bought this particular car because it was from virginia and was immaculate not like the cars from the rust belt here in michgan. She was driving the car and it all of a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 96,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the contact observed a loud grinding noise. While moving off the roadway and onto the shoulder, the grinding noise became more severe. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the front k frame was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 96,000 miles

  2. Suspension

    8 complaints · 31%

    Parts named most often: front.

    Tl contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the passenger wheel went out of the alignment. The dealer stated that the passenger front sub- frame had excessive rust. Updated 05/20/08
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 122,367 miles
    The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise and smoke appeared from the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the front cross member bar fractured and needed to be…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 80,000 miles

  3. Engine

    4 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.

  4. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 12%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Suzuki Esteem recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 Suzuki Esteem

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki Esteem?
By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (9 complaints, typically around 96,000 miles); suspension (8 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2000 Suzuki Esteem have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Suzuki Esteem. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Suzuki Esteem?
It is the most complained-about Esteem model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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