4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #2

Oct 092003

Esteem 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 48,000 miles
1999, Suzuki, Esteem wagon transmission needed to be replaced at 33,000 miles 05-09-2002, Suzuki repaired it free of charge, even though warranty expired 2 months earlier. Currently, at 48,000 miles it has started making the same noises again. Vehicle was parked to avoid further damage. It was explained to consumer that the first time it did this was because internal transmission broke off inside holding plate, causing gears and bearings to malfunction due to debris.

- Akron, OH, USA

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problem #1

Aug 252000

(reported on)

Esteem

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving consumer noticed a loud noise coming from engine compartment. Vehicle would not accelerate over 40 mph. Contacted the dealer. Dealer noted that manual transmission went out, needed to be replaced.

- Mount Vernon, NY, USA

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