Suzuki Sidekick years to avoid
No model year of the Suzuki Sidekick stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Suzuki Sidekick years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Suzuki Sidekick complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Suzuki Sidekick problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension33
- Transmission32
- Engine31
- Brakes24
- Seat belts19
- Airbags17
- Electrical16
- Body14
- Visibility11
- Fuel system10
- Tires8
- Steering8
Suzuki Sidekick problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 1 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 27 | Airbags | 0 | 9 | ||
| 1997 | - | 36 | Engine | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1996 | - | 58 | Suspension | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1995 | - | 26 | Transmission | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1994 | - | 21 | Body | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1993 | - | 14 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 10 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 14 | Seat belts | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 5 | Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Suzuki Sidekick
What years of the Suzuki Sidekick should you avoid?
No single model year of the Suzuki Sidekick has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Suzuki Sidekick?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Suzuki Sidekick?
Suspension, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (32) and engine (31).
How many recalls does the Suzuki Sidekick have?
4 recalls between 1990 and 2000. The 1996 model year has the most, with 2.
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