2000 Suzuki Esteem: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 suzuki esteem. The contact was driving 40 mph when a deer crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop who diagnosed that as a result of the crash, the front axle, cv joint, hood, radiator, headlights and the front passenger side fender needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,931.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2011

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 suzuki esteem. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact drove over a pot hole and the steering wheel became uncontrollable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the axle and the a-frame would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2011

“2000 suzuki esteem wagon. Subframe and front passenger side axel rusted through and collapsed while coming to a stop.. This caused the front passenger side wheel to be pushed back into the wheel well. The car needed to be towed and is being repaired for a cost of $1000. Fortunately no one was hurt as the vehicle was slowing down, but if these parts had failed at highway speeds, it is quite likely a fatal accident would have occurred. I have searched on line and found that other suzuki owners have reported this same problem. I hope this vehicle is recalled or at least owners should be notified of this defect. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2010

“Tl* 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 severely rotted and the left lower control arm had ripped through the main frame. The vehicle was not serviced. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2010

“Tl*the 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 · Suspension · Apr 2008

“The latch on the driver's side door is broken and owner is unable to unlock the door. Owner has to unlock the door by using the rear door. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.*ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Dec 2004

“While driving, the vehicle was involved in an accident and the child came out of the child safety seat, although the child was properly restrained. Provide further details. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2004