1997 Suzuki Esteem Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Driving along big timber straight at 40 mph then all of a sudden car started pulling to the right and started to shake, I managed to stay straight until I turned left to meadows rd. I made it home okay in the complex but was unable to use the car again. Next day looked at the under carriage and…”
“Driving along big timber straight at 40 mph then all of a sudden car started pulling to the right and started to shake, I managed to stay straight until I turned left to meadows rd. I made it home okay in the complex but was unable to use the car again. Next day looked at the under carriage and…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 suzuki esteem. The contact stated that the part that supports the a-frame was rusted in half. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not repair the failure. The contact also called the manufacturer, but they could not assist. The failure mileage was 125,000.”
“Horn stopped working, consumer not able to pass inspection . Not repaired at this time. *ak stereo and tape player failed. *slc”
“Horn stopped working, consumer not able to pass inspection . Not repaired at this time. *ak stereo and tape player failed. *slc”
“Outside door handles , being plastic, keep breaking and you can't get in the car.”
“Consumer has been exeperiencing problems with electrical system. Vehicle had a total electrical shutdown. In addition, vehicle made a clicking noise when applying brakes. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak”
“Consumer has been exeperiencing problems with electrical system. Vehicle had a total electrical shutdown. In addition, vehicle made a clicking noise when applying brakes. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Suzuki Esteem as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.