2001 Suzuki Esteem Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Suzuki Esteem, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,600 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.
“Noticed ticking noise coming from engine compartment. Took it to get oil changed and state inspected no problem found. 3 weeks later timing chain slipped and possible engine damage may have occurred. Vehicle has only 46000 miles. Prior to hearing ticking noise car was driving perfect. Timing chain repair $1000. If they find engine damage $3400.”
NHTSA complaint #10141354, filed 2005-10, 46,500 miles“While driving, the engine make a ticking noise as if it needed oil, but it didn't. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was caused by an internal engine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10042806, filed 2003-12, 36,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014822May 10, 2005Correct coolant usage.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Esteem
10 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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