Suzuki Esteem vs Hyundai Santa Cruz
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 | Suzuki Esteem | Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 191 | 469 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2002 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 27 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.4% | 6% |
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%
Hyundai Santa Cruz by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
128
27.3%
Engine & Cooling
76
16.2%
Other & Unspecified
50
10.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
47
10.0%
Electrical System
39
8.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
6.2%
Lights
17
3.6%