1999 Suzuki Esteem Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Suzuki Esteem, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,000 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.
“My 99 Esteem stared pulling to one side while driving. As I attempted to get it home the wheel would rub on the inner fender well when turning. Upon inspection when I got home I found the driver side subframe rusted through on top and outer sides with only the inside portion intact. This part had bent allowing my wheel to change position. The rest of the undercarriage seems to be in good shape while this section has rusted away. Thankfully, this did not happen at highway speed or that I did not hit a pothole while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446634, filed 2012-02, 149,000 milesSteering: other model years
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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