2000 Suzuki Esteem Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 31%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,367miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Suzuki Esteem, 31% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,367 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 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“The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the passenger wheel went out of the alignment. The dealer stated that the passenger front sub- frame had excessive rust. Updated 05/20/08”
NHTSA complaint #10226715, filed 2008-05, 122,367 miles“2000 Suzuki Esteem sedan. The subframe and front passenger side axel rusted through and collapsed while turning corner. Loud grinding of tires. This caused the front passenger side wheel to be pushed back into the wheel well. Repaired cost of $1200. Fortunately no one was hurt as the vehicle was slowing down, but if these parts had failed at highway speeds, it is quite likely a fatal accident would have occurred. I have searched on line and found that other Suzuki owners have reported this same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457250, filed 2012-05“2000 Suzuki Esteem. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front end problems and seeks reimbursement for unauthorized repairs. The consumer stated he took the vehicle to a repair shop for front end problems. While there, he was informed a recall had been issued for a frame problem. The consumer then contacted the dealer, and they confirmed, that in fact, the vehicle was covered. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The next day, the consumer received a call from the dealer, stating a mistake had been made, and the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500361, filed 2013-02“The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Esteem. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact drove over a pot hole and the steering wheel became uncontrollable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the axle and the a-frame would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10386680, filed 2011-03Related service bulletins
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the…
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Suzuki Esteem
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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.
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