1998 Suzuki Esteem from North America - Comments

10th May 2001, 12:04

"Suzuki quality disappointing and terrible customer care and support"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Second gear went out at 30,000 miles.

Second gear went out again at 63,000 miles.

Suzuki wouldn't cover repeat gear failure or explain the problem.

Dealer had my car 33 days for the second repair and the parts took forever to arrive.

The price of parts were double on the second repair.

General comments?


2nd Feb 2005, 11:47

Second gear went out at 87,000 miles can't find replacement trans. windows will not roll down when they are wet. radio quit, buttons broke. this 98 esteem has been well cared for and maintained.disapointed owner


2nd Feb 2005, 11:47

Second gear went out at 87,000 miles can't find replacement trans. windows will not roll down when they are wet. radio quit, buttons broke. this 98 esteem has been well cared for and maintained.disapointed owner


4th Aug 2005, 09:29

Yes, my Suzuki Esteem also has a problem with second gear. When shifting to second from first is revs are over 2500 a terrible grinding can be heard. Mechanic checked shaft and bearing, said they looked fine.

Driver window very slow to roll down.

Engine light on constantly, caused by filling tank. Suzuki dealer resets, but made no effort to correct problem: "they all do that".

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