Esteem
Suzuki Esteem: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Suzuki Cultus Crescent1995–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | SY |
| Production | 1995–2002 (Japan) 1995–2004 (Colombia) 1996–2002 (Indonesia) 1998–2005 (Pakistan) 1998–2007 (India) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon/van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 1.3 L G13BB I4 1.5 L G15A I4 (Japan/Indonesia) 1.6 L G16A I4 (Japan) 1.6 L G16B I4 1.8 L J18A I4 Diesel 1.9 L XUD9 I4 turbo-diesel (Europe) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic CVT |
| Wheelbase | Hatchback: 2,380 mm Sedan/Wagon: 2,480 mm |
| Length | Hatchback 3,870 mm (pre-facelift) 3,900 mm (facelift) Sedan 4,195 mm (pre-facelift) 4,225 mm (facelift) Wagon 4,345 mm (pre-facelift) 4,375 mm (facelift) |
| Width | Hatchback: 1,680 mm Sedan/Wagon: 1,690 mm |
| Height | Hatchback/Sedan: 1,395 mm Wagon: 1,460 mm Van: 1,540 mm |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Assembly | Japan: Shizuoka (Suzuki Sagara Assembly Plant) Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia) India: Gurgaon (Maruti Suzuki India) Indonesia: Bekasi (Suzuki Indomobil Motor) Myanmar: Yangon (Suzuki Myanmar Motor) Pakistan: Karachi (Pak Suzuki) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 7.4–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car, Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 20 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–680 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,435 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 22 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2000, 2001 |
| Engine and cooling | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 3 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 3 | 2000 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 3 | 2002 |
| Airbags | 2 | 2000 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 67 complaints, 5 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.