Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Suzuki Esteem
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Kawasaki Ninja 300 | Suzuki Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 77 | 191 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2015 | 1995–2002 |
| Worst model year | — | 1998 |
| Best model year | — | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.9% | 20.4% |
Kawasaki Ninja 300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
39
50.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
19.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
16.9%
Electrical System
4
5.2%
Steering
2
2.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.6%
Brakes
1
1.3%
Tires
1
1.3%
Suzuki Esteem by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
36
18.8%
Brakes
27
14.1%
Suspension
26
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
16
8.4%
Airbags
13
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
4.7%
Electrical System
8
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
4.2%