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1996 Suzuki Esteem

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,480

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1998252 · manufacturer campaign 28

29 December 1998

Transport Canada lists: Esteem 1995–1998

What is wrong

Note: Vehicles equipped with a Suzuki accessory engine block heater. Certain vehicles may experience a high temperature condition in the silicone connector plug and/or electrical extension cord. Prolonged high temperatures in the plug and cord can result in material degradation and an electrical short circuit. Arcing from a short circuit in the presence of combustible materials could result in an engine compartment fire.

What the dealer will do

Block heaters will be replaced/refurbished with new units or components incorporating an improved design.

9,731 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 86% of 105 1996 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
184 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1996 Suzuki Esteem have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1996 Suzuki Esteem. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1996 Suzuki Esteem get?
NRCan rates the 1996 Suzuki Esteem at 8 L/100 km combined, emitting 184 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1996 Suzuki Esteem for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,480 in fuel, producing roughly 3,696 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.