1998 Suzuki Esteem Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Consumer was rearended. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's seat retractors broke, causing the passengers to fall/lide into the rear seats. Also, driver's side headrest bent. Driver and passenger sustained injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #837961, filed 1999-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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