2002 Suzuki Esteem Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Suzuki Esteem, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,050 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.
“Sole owner 2002 Suzuki Esteem wagon with rotted k-frame and rusted wheels. Suzuki will only cover k-frame part and dealer wants $390. For labor. Are there other Suzuki vehicles with reported rotted k-frames?. I've owned this vehicle since april 2002. This vehicle will not pass state inspection due to rotted frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10251398, filed 2008-12, 67,050 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Suzuki Esteem. The contact occasionally heard a loud noise from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shielding needed to be replaced around the muffler. The vehicle was repaired however,the failure recurred. The right axle shaft was broken on the subframe which was corroded with extensive rust in addition to the engine cradle cross member. The vehicle was inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10592781, filed 2014-05Related 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…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Esteem
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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