1995 Suzuki Esteem Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 62%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Suzuki Esteem, 62% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes locking up at high speeds,eplaced master cylinder,replaced cv axle and boot,ent object reported,runk leaks and water where spare sits,replaced catalyic converter,end rims was told by mechanic car was wrecked before purchased .”
NHTSA complaint #10111982, filed 2005-02, 80,000 miles“Consumer had taken vehicle to pep boy shop to reface rotors every six thousand miles. Had been performed five times, and consumer was mad at repair shop for not telling him that rotors should be replaced. Cosumer had contacted better bussines bureau. Report made up to consumer resquest.”
NHTSA complaint #878159, filed 2001-01“Driving vehicle about 35mph on residential street; applied the brakes. Heard a grinding sound at that time. Took to dealer & refused to repair vehicle due to not being under warranty. Brake pades wearing unevenly in the front. Dealer gave pads to owner to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #818455, filed 1997-10“The steering wheel vibrates when braking at highway speeds the rotors were resurfaced and eventually replaced, the consumer believes he should be reimbursed for the replaced part. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559530, filed 2001-02“Brakes started to make noises even after they were replaced and are not responding like they should. They have been inspected 3 times and continue to perform poorly.”
NHTSA complaint #709206, filed 1999-07Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Suzuki Esteem
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Suzuki Esteem
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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