1997 Suzuki Esteem Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Suzuki Esteem, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,500 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.
“Driving along big timber straight at 40 MPH then all of a sudden car started pulling to the right and started to shake, I managed to stay straight until I turned left to meadows rd. I made it home okay in the complex but was unable to use the car again. Next day looked at the under carriage and then noticed the rusted out sub frame (cradle) by the right (passenger) control arm.this car is garage kept if that means anything. Well this certainly is a bummer, I'll have to figure on how to fix this problem at a reasonable expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10493024, filed 2013-01, 185,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018This 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…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Suzuki Esteem
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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