1998 Suzuki Esteem Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle was placed in park for over two hours. Then, consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail lights, and vehicle caught on fire. Fire department was called, and determined the cause to be an electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #863815, filed 2000-06Related service bulletins
- 10016419Sep 12, 2005Service manual update-incorrect wiring diagram of the wiper/washer combination switch.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Suzuki Esteem
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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