1999 Suzuki Esteem problems
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Common 1999 Suzuki Esteem problems
The 1999 Suzuki Esteem has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include transmission shifting problems, Check Engine light issues, power steering pump problems, ignition system problems, and transmission problems.
One of the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki Esteem is transmission shifting problems. Some drivers have reported experiencing difficulty shifting gears, which can be caused by a variety of issues, including worn-out clutch components or a malfunctioning transmission control module. In some cases, the transmission may need to be replaced or rebuilt to fix this issue.
Another common problem with the 1999 Suzuki Esteem is Check Engine light issues. This can be caused by a variety of issues, including faulty oxygen sensors, loose gas caps, or malfunctioning catalytic converters. In some cases, the Check Engine light may be triggered by relatively minor issues, such as a dirty air filter or a malfunctioning mass air flow sensor. However, in other cases, the Check Engine light may be triggered by more serious issues, such as a misfiring engine or a damaged exhaust system.
The 1999 Suzuki Esteem has also been reported to have problems with the power steering pump. Some drivers have reported experiencing a loud whining noise when turning the steering wheel, which can be caused by a malfunctioning power steering pump. This issue is generally resolved with a replacement pump.
In addition to these issues, the 1999 Suzuki Esteem has also been reported to have problems with the ignition system. Some drivers have reported experiencing issues with the ignition coil, which can cause the car to stall or not start at all. This issue is often caused by a faulty ignition coil, which needs to be replaced.
Finally, the 1999 Suzuki Esteem has been reported to have transmission problems, including slipping gears or difficulty shifting. In some cases, the transmission may need to be replaced or rebuilt to fix this issue.
In addition to these common problems, the 1999 Suzuki Esteem may also experience oil leaks, overheating, engine misfire, power loss, and poor fuel economy. These issues can be caused by a variety of factors, including faulty gaskets, clogged air filters, and malfunctioning fuel injectors. It is important for owners to stay up-to-date on regular maintenance and address any issues as soon as they arise to ensure the longevity and reliability of their vehicle.
1999 Suzuki Esteem car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Suzuki Esteem problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Suzuki Esteem vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1999 Suzuki Esteem complaints
The NHTSA has received 23 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Suzuki Esteem.
2012-02-04
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-29
- VIN: JS2GB41S6X5
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY 99 ESTEEM STARED PULLING TO ONE SIDE WHILE DRIVING. AS I ATTEMPTED TO GET IT HOME THE WHEEL WOULD RUB ON THE INNER FENDER WELL WHEN TURNING. UPON INSPECTION WHEN I GOT HOME I FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE SUBFRAME RUSTED THROUGH ON TOP AND OUTER SIDES WITH ONLY THE INSIDE PORTION INTACT. THIS PART HAD BENT ALLOWING MY WHEEL TO CHANGE POSITION. THE REST OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE SEEMS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE WHILE THIS SECTION HAS RUSTED AWAY. THANKFULLY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR THAT I DID NOT HIT A POTHOLE WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD HAVE BROKEN AND CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL, ENDING IN INJURIES AND/OR FATALITIES NOT ONLY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF MY VEHICLE BUT TO OTHER CARS IN MY VICINITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON ON THIS VEHICLE AN SINCERELY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT MERITS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION BEFORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED. *TR *KB
2011-08-17
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS2GB31SXX5
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SUB FRAME OF 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM HAD RUSTED THRU .I WAS DRIVING AT 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SUB FRAME CRACKED AND PUSHED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BACK AGAINST THE FENDER CAUSED THE FRONT TIRE TO LOCK UP WHICH CAUSED ME TO WRECK. I SPOKE WITH SUZUKI AND GAVE THEM MY VIN NUMBER AND WAS TOLD THAT PART WAS ON RECALL AND TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED IN AND THEY WOULD FIX THAT PART. TWO DAYS LATER I WAS CALLED AND TOLD THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED 3 MONTHS EARLIER. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED AND WAS ALSO WONDERING HOW A RECALL ON A SAFETY ISSUE COULD EXPIRE. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AND IT IS ALWAYS THE PASSENGER SIDE. *KB
2010-02-27
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-07
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE OUTSIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES BREAK INSIDE THE DOOR WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. THEN TO ENTER THE CAR ANOTHER DOOR MUST BE USED. THESE HANDLES ARE VERY WEAK, AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. I HAVE REPLACED FOUR ON THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT DOOR, TWO ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT DOOR, AND ONE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE REAR DOOR. *TR
2008-11-16
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-15
- VIN: JS2GB31W1X5
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION OF 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM GLX WAGON I HAVE THIS VEHICLE AND RUNNING OK FOR 5 YEARS. WHEN I DID MY ANNUAL CHECK UP THIS WEEKEND, IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER HAS BEEN RUST-THROUGH AND FORMED A CRACK IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BRACKETS. BY VISUAL INSPECTION, THIS MEMBER IS HIGHLY CORRODED COMPARED WITH OTHER PARTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC DID MY INSPECTION WAS SURPRISED THAT I WAS STILL DRIVING THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IF I HIT A POTHOLE ON THE ROAD AND THIS SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER COULD EASILY BREAK AND WOULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND I COULD BE KILLED. I DID A LITTLE SEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN SIMILAR MODELS OF SUZUKI VEHICLES. HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. I THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIES ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE SERIES INJURIES AND FATALITIES NOT ONLY OF THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE BUT OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AS WELL. I WOULD NOT HAVE FOUND OUT OF THIS ISSUE IF I HADN'T DONE THE ANNUAL CHECK UP. A SIMILAR CORROSION PROBLEM WAS ALSO FOUND IN THE 1999-2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER AND GM INITIATED A RECALL ON THIS. I WILL TOW MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO FIX IT BUT I FEEL I SHOULD FILE A COMPLAINT TO LET OTHER OWNER KNOW THIS PROBLEM AND HOPEFULLY SAVE SOME LIVES. THANK YOU. WEI TU *TR
2007-04-10
STRUCTURE,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-05
- VIN: JS2GB31W0X5
- Components: STRUCTURE,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND PRODUCED A RUBBING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ARRIVING AT THE MECHANIC SHOP THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING AND MAY HAVE RUSTED THROUGH THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 130,000.*AK THE CONSUMER HAS INCLUDED PICTURES OF THE FRAME DAMAGES. UPDATE 5/3/07 *TR
2006-01-11
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-24
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 45 MPH; BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD; SUBFRAME (PART THAT ALL BALL JOINTS AND SUSPENSION ARMS BOLTS INTO) COLLAPSED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE CAUSING WHEEL TO BECOME UNSTABLE AND SEVERELY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. (WHEN MEASURED, THE PASSENGER WHEEL WAS +/-1-1/2" CLOSER TO THE REAR OF INNER FENDER, AND WOULD GRIND ONTO THE INNER FENDER. THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW REPLACEMENT PART. THE OLD PART WAS RUSTED THROUGH AT SEVERAL POINTS. THE OLD PART IS IN MY POSSESSION AND PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE. *JB
2005-08-16
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-16
- VIN: JS2GB31W0X5
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I OWN A 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM, 55,000 MILES, CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE. MY SUB FRAME RUSTED IN HALF AND BROKE. THE AAA PERSON THAT TOWED THE CAR, 2 MECHANICS, AND EVERY MALE I HAVE TOLD ARE APPALLED THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED. MY MECHANIC CALLED FRED MARTINS SUZUKI, WHERE IS WAS PURCHASED, AND SPOKE TO THE MECHANIC THERE. HE WAS TOLD 3 SUBFRAMES HAD BEEN FIXED DURING THE MONTH OF JULY, BUT NO RECALL WAS MADE. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF THE STRONGEST PARTS OF THE CAR. FRED MARTIN SUZUKI HAS INFORMED ME THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE , AFTER ALL THE CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, ETC. DO I HAVE A LEGITIMATE COMPLAINT, SEEING AS THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT HAD IT BROKEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IS THIS SOMETHING TO BE EXPECTED OF A SIX YEAR OLD CAR? THE CAR WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $1,100. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR, BUT HAVEN'T THE OPTION OF BUYING A NEW ONE AT THIS TIME. *NM
2003-11-03
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS2GB31S1X5
- Components: VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THE POWER WINDOWS ARE VERY SLOW GOING UP AND DOWN. FIRST STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUT IS NOW ALL WINDOWS. HAD IT INTO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY JUST GREASED THEM AND THEY WORK BETTER FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. ALSO, AIRBAG NEVER OPENED DURING COLLISION A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, BUT THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT SLIGHTLY OPENED UP ON ONE SIDE AND THE COVER IS SLIGHTLY RAISED ON ONE SIDE. *LA
2003-10-14
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-09
- VIN: JS2GB31W2X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1999, SUZUKI, ESTEEM WAGON TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 33,000 MILES 05-09-2002, SUZUKI REPAIRED IT FREE OF CHARGE, EVEN THOUGH WARRANTY EXPIRED 2 MONTHS EARLIER. CURRENTLY, AT 48,000 MILES IT HAS STARTED MAKING THE SAME NOISES AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS PARKED TO AVOID FURTHER DAMAGE. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO CONSUMER THAT THE FIRST TIME IT DID THIS WAS BECAUSE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF INSIDE HOLDING PLATE, CAUSING GEARS AND BEARINGS TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO DEBRIS.*AK
2002-08-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-29
- VIN: JS2GB31S6X5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE 1999 SUZUKI ESTEEM I PURCHASED STARTED HAVIN G TROU BLE KEEPING UP SPEED ON 5-29-02,THEY REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT IT, UNTIL A MONTH LATER WHEN I WENT BACK UP THERE AGAIN. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR IS HTAT THERE IS SEALANT ON THE #1 PLUG, AND ALL THEY SAY IS WRONG WITH IT IS THE #1 FUEL INJECTOR,WHICH THEY WANT $500.00 TO PUT IT IN.IVE HAD AT LEAST 3 OTHER MECHANICS TELL ME THAT THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN, OR THE HEAD IS CRACKED ON THE CAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM REFUSED TO CHECK IT OUT.*AK
2002-07-25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER NOTICE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN EXTENDING STOPPING. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
2002-07-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-03
- VIN: JS2GB31W8X5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE STALLED AT 20 MPH. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
2001-01-22
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-01
- VIN: JS2GB31S2X5
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S WHEEL STARTED SHAKING, AND VEHICLE STOPPED. *AK
2000-12-29
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-16
- VIN: JS2GB41S4X5
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT SOME ADDITIONAL DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ELBOCLJ129 TIRESIZE: P185/60R14)
2000-11-20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-24
- VIN: JS2GB41W8X5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEALING STILL OCCURS. *SLC
2000-11-20
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-19
- VIN: JS2GB41W8X5
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED. *SLC
2000-11-20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-24
- VIN: JS2GB41W8X5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRAKES ARE CONSTANTLY SQUEALING, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE SQUEALING STILL OCCURS. *SLC
2000-11-20
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-19
- VIN: JS2GB41W8X5
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED. *SLC
2000-08-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JS2GB31S2X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER NOTED THAT MANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
1999-11-16
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JS2GB41SXX5
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: LOSS OF POWER UPON ACCELERATION HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. DEALERS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR HAVE BEEN COMICAL FROM SENSORS IN THE FUEL TANK TO THE GAS CAP. THIS HAS RECURRED OVER 5 TIMES BEGINNING ONE WEEK AFTER TAKING DELIVERY. WE HAVE BEGUN THE PROCESS TO FILE LEMON LAW. IT HAS COME TO OUR KNOWLEDGE THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS HAVE ALREADY BEEN BOUGHT BACK BY SUZUKI. *AK
1999-09-30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT 20MPH VEHICLE KEPT GOING, REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY. *AK
1999-08-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-28
- VIN: JS2GB41WOX5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WE BOUGHT THE CAR ON JUNE 13, 1999 AND AFTER TWO WEEKS NOTICED DROPS OF OIL IN DRIVEWAY, THE PROBLEM WASN'T VERY NOTICEABLE AT FIRST THAN AROUND 5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VECHICLE NOTICED MORE OIL BUT BIGGER DROPS AND UNDER THE HOOD OIL THAT HAD BEEN SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE. WE TOOK THE VECHICLE IN ON JULY 28, 1999 TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS SHOWN TO BE A CRACKED GASKET COVER . THE VECHILE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR 1 WHOLE WEEK . WE PICKED UP THE VECHICLE WITH THE IMPRESSION THAT THE VECHICLE WAS CHECKED OVER AND REPAIRED ON AUG 4TH 1999. ON FRIDAY TWO DAYS AFTER PICKING UP OUR VECHICLE WE NOTICED OIL ON THE DRIVEWAA Y AGAIN. TODAY WHICH IS SATURDAY AUGUST 7, WE ARE LOSING OIL BUT MORE AS A DRIP INSTEAD OF JUST A FFEW DROPS. UNDER THE HOOD THERE IS A POOL OF OIL AROUND THE BASE OF THE ENGINE AND AROUND THE SPARK PLUGS. WE FEEL VERY FRAUSTRATED AS WE THOUGHT WE PURCHASED A RELIABLE VECHICLE. ON MONDAY AUGUST 9, WE WILL BE TAKING THE VECHICLE BACK IN TO THE DEALER. NOT ONLY HAS THIS BEEN A INCONVIENCE AS WE NEED THE VECHICLE TO GO TO WORK BUT WE FEEL WE HAVE PURCHASED A LEMON.
1999-07-29
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JSTGB31W4X5
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: HAD RESISTANT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HAD SHIFTED INTO DRIVE & TAPPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL & IT BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSIDE THE GARAGE & HIT A PILLAR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. NO INJURIES. *AK
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