10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,850 miles

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problem #2

Jan 062000

Esteem

  • Manual transmission
  • 7,700 miles
Re: 1-131916218, 1998 Suzuki Esteem clutch failed. Seat belt loosening while driving. Driver's seat cover and door panel needed to be replaced. Hestiation on acceleration. Clutch failed prematurely.

- Seattle, WA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 031999

Esteem

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer was rearended. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's seat retractors broke, causing the passengers to fall/lide into the rear seats. Also, driver's side headrest bent. Driver and passenger sustained injuries.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

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