1999 Suzuki Esteem Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Suzuki Esteem, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“The outside plastic door handles break inside the door when opening the door. Then to enter the car another door must be used. These handles are very weak, and should be recalled. I have replaced four on the driverside front door, two on the passengers side front door, and one on the passengers side rear door.”
NHTSA complaint #10314822, filed 2010-02, 35,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Esteem
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Suzuki Esteem
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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