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.*Jb
Engine & cooling
2001 Suzuki Esteem Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Suzuki Esteem's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 10% of all its complaints, most recently on October 31, 2005. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
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. *Ak *cb *jb
Suzuki Esteem engine complaints by year
Esteem engine problems, every yearSource: 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