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2001 Suzuki

Esteem

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Suzuki Esteem: best and worst years
2001 Suzuki Esteem (photo 1 of 5)
2001 photoAccord14CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
167 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
98 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,227 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
86 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
21
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE42%
  • SUSPENSION21%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • POWER TRAIN4%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 24 total.

Suzuki Esteem: best and worst years

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