Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1998 Suzuki Esteem Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Esteem
Body and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
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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