2002 Suzuki Esteem Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Suzuki Esteem, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Suzuki Esteem
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Windshield (visibility)
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 standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the…
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. Owner…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Suzuki Esteem have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,050 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 suzuki esteem. The contact occasionally heard a loud noise from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shielding”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2014 · Structure
“Sole owner 2002 suzuki esteem wagon with rotted k-frame and rusted wheels. Suzuki will only cover k-frame part and dealer wants $390. For labor. Are there other suzuki vehicles with reported rotted k-”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2008 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Suzuki Esteem (Esteem Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–24 / 30–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Esteem model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Esteem model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Suzuki Esteem | 0 | 13 |
| 1996 Suzuki Esteem | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 Suzuki Esteem | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 Suzuki Esteem | 0 | 24 |
| 1999 Suzuki Esteem | 0 | 20 |
| 2000 Suzuki Esteem | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 Suzuki Esteem | 0 | 21 |
| 2002 Suzuki Esteem | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2002 Suzuki Esteem
How do I know if my 2002 Suzuki Esteem has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Suzuki Esteem; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V223000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Suzuki models
- Forenza907 complaints
- Grand Vitara639 complaints
- SX4312 complaints
- Sidekick221 complaints
- XL7217 complaints
- Verona216 complaints
- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.