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BrakesPart report

2001 Suzuki Esteem Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Suzuki Esteem, 5% of the 21 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.

“While entering a ramp consumer was attempting to slowdown and there were no brakes. Consumer had to run car up on concrete to stop. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that brakes felt smushy. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #896206, filed 2001-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200115%
200014%
1999210%
199828%
1997343%
1996360%
1995862%

Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Esteem

Body and structure
10 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Suzuki Esteem

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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