Suzuki Esteem

19962002 · 21 configurations

Lowest
25
Average
27
Best
29

The Suzuki Esteem has been tested by the EPA across 21 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2002. Over this period, the Esteem has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 25 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 27 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2002
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300243126MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2002
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2001
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300243126MPG
2001
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263329MPG
2001
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2001
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2000
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300243126MPG
2000
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263329MPG
2000
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2000
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
1999
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300243126MPG
1999
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263329MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
1999
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
1998
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300243126MPG
1998
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263329MPG
1997
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1997
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1996
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1996
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG

Historical Efficiency

2002
27
2001
29
2000
29
1999
29
1998
29
1997
29
1996
29

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Esteem) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Suzuki Esteem. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Suzuki Suzuki Esteem grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
17
Total Deaths
17

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
17.6%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
5.9%
DUI Involved
11.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

67%
Front
17%
Side
17%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
2.00
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
2.00
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2016
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2002
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory