Suzuki Esteem years to avoid
The Suzuki Esteem years to avoid are 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
191
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1995–2002
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Esteem years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 43 |
Every Esteem year
Common questions
What are the worst Suzuki Esteem years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Esteem years to avoid are 2000. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Suzuki Esteem?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Esteem years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Esteem have?
Across all model years, the Esteem has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 191 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.