1999 Suzuki Esteem Suspension Problems

“Front suspension crossmember corrosion of 1999 Suzuki Esteem glx wagon I have this vehicle and running ok for 5 years. When I did my annual check up this weekend, it was found out that the front suspension crossmember has been rust-through and formed a crack in the area of the right front lower control arm attachment brackets. By visual inspection, this member is highly corroded compared with other parts on the bottom of the vehicle. …”

“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. …”

“Car was being driven at a speed of about 45 MPH; brakes were applied hard; subframe (part that all ball joints and suspension arms bolts into) collapsed on passenger side of vehicle causing wheel to become unstable and severely out of alignment. (when measured, the passenger wheel was +/-1-1/2 closer to the rear of inner fender, and would grind onto the inner fender. The part was replaced with a new replacement part. The old part was rusted through at several points. The old part is in my possession and photos are available.”