NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,600 miles

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2001 Suzuki Esteem engine problems

engine problem

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2001 Suzuki Esteem Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 202005

Esteem 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 46,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Noticed ticking noise coming from engine compartment. Took it to get oil changed and state inspected no problem found. 3 weeks later timing chain slipped and possible engine damage may have occurred. Vehicle has only 46000 miles. Prior to hearing ticking noise car was driving perfect. Timing chain repair $1000. If they find engine damage $3400.

- Phila., PA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 102003

(reported on)

Esteem

  • 36,700 miles
While driving, the engine make a ticking noise as if it needed oil, but it didn't. upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was caused by an internal engine problem.

- Blakely, PA, USA

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