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1995 Suzuki Esteem Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1995 Suzuki Esteem with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (8) and the engine & cooling (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1996 has 5.

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CAbout as many problems as a typical Esteem year, for its age

#156 most complained-about 1995 vehicle

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Most common 1995 Suzuki Esteem problems

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No recalls for the 1995 Suzuki Esteem

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Suzuki Esteem. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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13 complaints about the 1995 Suzuki Esteem

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

SteeringSuspensionTransmission & drivetrain

Car exhibited a tendency to pull to the right at first. After turning a corner the car pulled to the left. Going down the highway the front of the car wandered from side to side. After I parked the car and re started the engine when I put it into gear a loud banging noise came from the front of the car and it did not move in reverse or drive. Banging stopped in neutral and park. I jacked up the car and the front sub-frame was rusted thru right next to where the lower suspension arm attached to it. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Power trainNHTSA 10466498
Fuel system

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 suzuki esteem. Whenever the contact walked near the vehicle, he would smell gasoline. He stated that gasoline was leaking from outside of the pipe onto the ground. The current mileage was 127,700 and failure mileage was 127,000. Update 10/01/08 *cw updated 10/03/08. *Jb

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10240216
SuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainLightsBody, doors & structureWheels & tires

Brakes locking up at high speeds,eplaced master cylinder,replaced cv axle and boot,ent object reported,runk leaks and water where spare sits,replaced catalyic converter,end rims was told by mechanic car was wrecked before purchased . *Ak

Filed Incident Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Exterior lighting · Structure · Tires · WheelsNHTSA 10111982
Brakes

The steering wheel vibrates when braking at highway speeds the rotors were resurfaced and eventually replaced, the consumer believes he should be reimbursed for the replaced part. Nlm

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 559530
Brakes

Consumer had taken vehicle to pep boy shop to reface rotors every six thousand miles. Had been performed five times, and consumer was mad at repair shop for not telling him that rotors should be replaced. Cosumer had contacted better bussines bureau. Report made up to consumer resquest.*Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 878159
Wheels & tires

This tire is not the original tire provided by suzuki, therefore suzuki is not involved in the problem. The tire has developed several cracks. There is a crack (averaging 3/4" in length) in every outer tread groove on the right side of the tire (looking from the rider's perspective). There are no cracks on the left side, or anywhere else on the tire. The tire has about 6000 miles on it, and still has about half of it's usable tread left. The rear tire has not developed this problem, and is wearing fine.( Dot number: b56f k9801 tire size: 110/70zr17 )

Filed TiresNHTSA 730726
Engine & coolingFuel systemElectrical system

Vehicle would die after going 50mph. Had taken to dealer & the fuel filter, pump, alternator & battery had been changed or replaced at least 9 different times. It's an erractic operation. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 843849
Brakes

Brakes started to make noises even after they were replaced and are not responding like they should. They have been inspected 3 times and continue to perform poorly.

Filed Incident Service brakes, airNHTSA 709206
Brakes

Driving vehicle about 35mph on residential street; applied the brakes. Heard a grinding sound at that time. Took to dealer & refused to repair vehicle due to not being under warranty. Brake pades wearing unevenly in the front. Dealer gave pads to owner to replace. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 818455
Brakes

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 514927
Brakes

ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP 5 TIMES.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 511007
Brakes

Brake failure, when driving at any speed brakes lockup/ uneven wear, makes a loud noise. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 803393
AirbagsCrash1 injury

Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 30Mph, 12:00 on front bumper, drivers airbag failed to deploy. Tt

Filed Air bagsNHTSA 975421

Suzuki Esteem: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
199920040Body, doors & structureC
199824071Body, doors & structureF
19977000BrakesA
19965010BrakesA
199513010BrakesC
All Esteem years

1995 Suzuki Esteem vs rivals

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Questions about the 1995 Suzuki Esteem

Does the 1995 Suzuki Esteem have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Suzuki Esteem right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Suzuki Esteem?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (8), engine & cooling (2), fuel system (2).

How many complaints has the 1995 Suzuki Esteem had?

13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 27, 1995 and the latest on July 18, 2012. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 1995 Suzuki Esteem a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 59 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Suzuki Esteem year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 1995 Suzuki Esteem has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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