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Suzuki EsteemModel year report

2000 Suzuki Esteem Problems

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
96,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Suzuki Esteem (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2000 Suzuki Esteem. The part named most often is body and structure, with 9 complaints (35% of the total), followed by suspension (8) and engine cooling (4). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “I was a licensed mechanic for many years with a lot of expertise. I bought my daughter a 2000 Suzuki Esteem two years ago. We live in michigan and I bought this particular car because it was from virginia and was immaculate not like the cars from the rust belt here in michgan. She was driving the car and it all of a sudden, violently and without warning pulled very hard. She called me I told her to stop the car and let me inspect it. She got it to a safe area and also told me the passenger side wheel was bent in . …”

NHTSA complaint #10293783, filed 2009-11, 96,000 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise and smoke appeared from the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the front cross member bar fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10638725, filed 2014-09, 80,000 miles

Engine cooling: “It started in november 2000 my engine check light came on. I took it in to lithia in oregon they reset it . In march of 2001 myengine check light came on again so I took in lithia in sparks nv they reset again . 13 march 2002 there was a recall on a fuel vapor control valve and my check engine light was on again they replace the fuel vapor control valve and said that was my problem 12 days later it happen again so they replace my canister air valve.06/20/2002 it came on again but I have'nt took it in yet.”

NHTSA complaint #763589, filed 2002-06

Other or unknown: “The consumer received a recall, however the dealer stated no parts were available. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable. The consumer called on four occasions with no success. The (emissions) recall wasn't honored by the dealer. Scc”

NHTSA complaint #10015114, filed 2003-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 125,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5010%50–7550%75–10030%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 96,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Suzuki Esteem version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Esteem FWD1.6L 4-cyl5-speed manual263329$2,300
Esteem FWD1.6L 4-cyl4-speed automatic243126$2,600
Esteem FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual243227$2,500
Esteem FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic233026$2,600
Esteem Wagon FWD1.6L 4-cyl5-speed manual263328$2,400
Esteem Wagon FWD1.6L 4-cyl4-speed automatic233026$2,600
Esteem Wagon FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic233026$2,600
Esteem Wagon FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual243126$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Suzuki Esteem in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki Esteem

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2002567,0501—26—Not enough data
200121123,0000—26—Stable
20002696,0000—26Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19992086,9170—26—Stable
199824100,0000—28—Stable
19977155,2500—29—Not enough data
1996573,0000—29—Not enough data
19951380,0000———Not enough data

All Suzuki Esteem model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Suzuki Esteem have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2000 Suzuki Esteem as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Suzuki Esteem is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 9 complaints (35% of the total), followed by suspension with 8.

Has the 2000 Suzuki Esteem been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Suzuki Esteem get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Suzuki Esteem (Esteem, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 24 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Suzuki Esteem reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 125,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.