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Suzuki Esteem Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign on record across 1 model year of the Suzuki Esteem. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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1
Recall Campaigns
113
Owner Complaints
12
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years15 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2002

Affected Model Years

20021R · 5C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Visibility/Lighting1 campaign (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Suzuki Esteem

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
15
SUSPENSION
8
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
3
WHEELS
3

Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 12 injuries reported.

All Suzuki Esteem Recall Campaigns

#03V2230002002 Suzuki EsteemVisibility/Lighting
Issued: Invalid Date

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CERTAIN PASSENGER (111 MY 2002 ESTEEM, 777 MY 2002 AERIO, 2,368 MY 2003 AERIO) AND SPORT UTILITY (324 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA, 274 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA, 684 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA XL-7, AND 781 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7) VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDA…

Risk: IF THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, IT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE EJECTION OF UNBELTED OCCUPANTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT PAINT ADHESION WILL EITHER HAVE THE PROBLEM REMEDIED BY REPAINTING, OR WILL BE REPLACED, OR REPURCHASED AND DESTROYED…

Recalls by Component

Suzuki Esteem Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki Esteem have?
The Suzuki Esteem has 1 recall campaign in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2002 through 2002.
Is my Esteem under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Esteem year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2002 Suzuki Esteem has the highest recall campaign count (1 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Esteem recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Esteem?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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