Suzuki Sidekick problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Suzuki Sidekick model year, from official NHTSA data.
169
NHTSA complaints
1
recall campaigns
20
service bulletins (TSBs)
0
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Suzuki Sidekick | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 Suzuki Sidekick | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 Suzuki Sidekick | 59 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 Suzuki Sidekick | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 Suzuki Sidekick | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 Suzuki Sidekick | 14 | 0 | — |
| 1992 Suzuki Sidekick | 10 | 0 | — |
| 1991 Suzuki Sidekick | 14 | 0 | — |
| 1990 Suzuki Sidekick | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1989 Suzuki Sidekick | 7 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Suzuki Sidekick suspension problems33
- Suzuki Sidekick power train problems32
- Suzuki Sidekick engine and engine cooling problems29
- Suzuki Sidekick service brakes, hydraulic problems17
- Suzuki Sidekick air bags problems17
- Suzuki Sidekick structure problems12
- Suzuki Sidekick electrical system problems11
- Suzuki Sidekick visibility problems9
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95006 · opened Mar 10, 1995 · closed Aug 2, 1995
- REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILUREPE94011 · opened Feb 3, 1994 · closed Apr 20, 1994
- SEAT BLT LOCKS-STOW POSIT.PE92087 · opened Dec 2, 1992 · closed Apr 27, 1993
- WELD FAILURE IN STRUCTUREPE90008 · opened Oct 19, 1989 · closed Apr 30, 1990