1998 Suzuki Esteem Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%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 2 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year.
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.
“This complaint deals with failed inner tie-rod in the gear assembly. The failure resulted in severe problems in controlling the car at high speed. The problem arose because of broken boot and subsequent moisture build-up and damage to the tie-rod. The service personnel attributed the failure to faulty part and poor workmanship. There was the possibility of loss of control of the car and danger to occupants of the car and other drivers on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #761320, filed 2002-04Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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