Suzuki Esteem Engine problems by year

Vehicle broke down and rumbled upon turning... Apparently suzuki knows of the recall but is not willing to repair outside march 2012. *Tr

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

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

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

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning oil is leaking from the engine causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts

Check engine light has come on 6 times and there is no computer code. Gas gauge is inaccurate. *Jb *nlm *****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****768037 *ts

Safety improvement repair on vapor valve was done in may of 2002. In july 2002 engine check light came on. Dealer stated a different vapor valve needed to be replaced.*Ak

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

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

Vehicle stalled at 20 mph. Towed to repair shop. Fuel gauge sending unit had to be replaced.*Ak

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *YH

It started in november 2000 my engine check light came on. I took it in to lithia in oregon they reset it . In march of 2001 myengine check light came on again so I took in lithia in sparks nv they reset again . 13 March 2002 there was a recall on a fuel vapor control valve and my check engine light was on again they replace the fuel vapor control valve and said that was my problem 12 days later it happen again so they replace my canister air valve.06/20/2002 It came on again but I have'nt took it in yet.

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...

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

When driving at 45 mph, the pulley: crankshaft broke, causing the consumer to lose control of steering, and the balacing and the timing belt was damaged and the bolt came off. *Ak