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
Vehicle safety record
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.
NHTSA data checked
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
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13 complaints about the 1995 Suzuki Esteem
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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
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
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
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 )
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
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.
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
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP 5 TIMES.
Brake failure, when driving at any speed brakes lockup/ uneven wear, makes a loud noise. *Ak
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 30Mph, 12:00 on front bumper, drivers airbag failed to deploy. Tt
Suzuki Esteem: every year compared
All Esteem years1995 Suzuki Esteem vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Suzuki Esteem | 13 | 0 | C | |
| 1995 Suzuki Sidekick | 27 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Suzuki Intruder | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Suzuki GS1100 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1995 Suzuki Swift | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
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.
Which Suzuki Esteem years have the most complaints?
2000 (26), 1998 (24), 2001 (21). See every Suzuki Esteem year compared.
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