Vehicle statistics
Suzuki Sidekick
221 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.
Worst year: 1996 · 60 complaints
Most reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints by model year
Most reported problem areas
Recalls with manufacturer remedy (4)
1996 Fuel System, Gasoline (96V121002)
Dealers WILL Install TWO NEW Shield Gussets Between THE FUEL TANK AND Attachment Brackets TO Prevent THE Reinforcement FROM Puncturing THE FUEL TANK WALL.
1996 Suspension (00V008000)
Dealers WILL ADD A Reinforcement, FOR BOTH Front Struts, Between THE Front Strut Mounting BASE AND THE Vehicle BODY. IN Addition, THE Front Strut Mounting Bases, Mounting Bolts AND NUTS, AND Strut BAR Stays WILL BE Replaced.
1993 Suspension (94V073002)
Dealers WILL Inspect THE Welds OF THE REAR AXLE Assemblies ON Involved Vehicles AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE Complete REAR AXLE Assembly.
1991 Seat Belts (95V103008)
Owners Should Promptly Check THE Condition AND Operation OF BOTH Front Safety BELT Buckles AND Carefully Inspect THE RED Release Button FOR ANY Breaks OR Cracks. THEY Should Ensure THAT BOTH Buckles ARE Operating Properly BY Inserting EACH Latch Plate INTO ITS Buckle, Tugging ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE Latch IS Securely Locked, AND THEN Pressing THE Release Button. THE Latch Plate Should POP OUT OF THE Buckle WHEN THE Button IS Pressed. IF Either Button Shows A SIGN OF Breaking OR Cracking OR
CodMec cases on this model
No CodMec case on this model yet — statistics above are the starting point.
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