1996 Suzuki Sidekick engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer states, the temperature gauge always indicated hot, due to the radiator cap which is defected, has been change three times. And reocurring the problem.. Please provide further information. Ts”
filed Nov 15, 2002
“This car has been in the shop almost from the day I purschased it from largo honda in key largo florida; dec. Of 1999. Although I purschased an extended service contract for $8,000, I was never able to get satifaction from the dealer, the seller, or my warrenty co. Always at my expence , towing…”
filed Sep 4, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Correct coolant usage. *eh
0204145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 10, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sidekick years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Sidekick | 6 | 22% |
| 1997 Sidekick | 9 | 25% |
| 1995 Sidekick | 2 | 8% |
| 1994 Sidekick | 2 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.