MYRModel Year Report

1996 Suzuki Esteem

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1996 Suzuki Esteem
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:26:06.363Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Esteem Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1996: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
199513
19965
19977
199824
199920
200026
200121
20025

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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AFTER 31,000 MILES, 4 GOODYEAR AQUATREAD TIRES DEVELOPED FEATHERED TREAD BLOCKS ON ALL 4 TIRES. THIS RESULTED IN ROAD NOISE FROM THE TIRES THAT WAS SIMILAR TO THAT OF ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS FAILING SIMULTANEOUSLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040501

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ABS BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT CALIPERS AND BUSHING MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970422

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY, HIT THE BRAKES BUT REARENDED VEHICLE ANYWAY; DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY; WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ESTEEM WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970519

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Suzuki Esteem — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Suzuki Esteem reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Suzuki Esteem?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Suzuki Esteem have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.