Suzuki Sidekick recalls & problems by year
7 recalls and 212 owner complaints across 9 model years (1990–1998).
Most complaints199659 complaints
Most recalls19962 recalls
Crashes reported24in owner complaints
Injuries reported301 death
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | 21–22 mpg | 0 | 27 |
| 1997 | — | 21–22 mpg | 1 | 36 |
| 1996 | — | 20–22 mpg | 2 | 59 |
| 1995 | — | — | 0 | 26 |
| 1994 | — | 21–23 mpg | 1 | 21 |
| 1993 | — | 21–23 mpg | 1 | 14 |
| 1992 | — | 21–23 mpg | 0 | 10 |
| 1991 | — | 20–23 mpg | 1 | 14 |
| 1990 | — | 22–24 mpg | 1 | 5 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine and engine cooling — 41 complaints
- Power train — 40 complaints
- Suspension — 34 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 28 complaints
- Seat belts — 20 complaints
- Electrical system — 17 complaints
- Air bags — 17 complaints
- Structure — 14 complaints