1999 Honda Civic vs 1999 Suzuki Esteem
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Suzuki Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 338 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 144 | 7 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 61 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–30 | 25–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 122,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Suzuki Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 118 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 58 | 2 |
| Power Train | 35 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 4 |
| Structure | 16 | 4 |
| Tires | 17 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 65 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 6 |
1999 Honda Civic
1999 Suzuki Esteem
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.