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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2000 Suzuki Esteem Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Suzuki Esteem, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I have a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. Both door handles are broken. The first broke about a month ago. Now a month later, the other has broken. I cannot lock my care and may only enter from the back seat of the vehicle. I went to the dealership, here in baton rouge. I asked if there was anything that could be done because I felt that this must be a manufacturer's defect. I was told that, although they have had to replace door handles in lots of Suzuki esteems, they would have to charge $58.00 per door handle and $70.00 per door for labor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10061965, filed 2004-03

“The latch on the driver's side door is broken and owner is unable to unlock the door. Owner has to unlock the door by using the rear door. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.”

NHTSA complaint #10107078, filed 2005-01

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200028%
199915%

Other parts of the 2000 Suzuki Esteem

Body and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology