Firewall cracked afte clutch was installed in vehicle. Consumer took it to dealer, and was told by mechaniic that there was a weak spot in firewall. Cost to have it repaired was $1700.oo. Consumer thinks this may or should be a recall.
The worst 1990 Suzuki Sidekick problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts3
- Body1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts3
- Body1
- Brakes1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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 if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103008 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95006
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Suzuki Sidekick fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | RWD | 23 | 26 | 24 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 21-23 | 23-26 | 22-24 |
What 1990 Suzuki Sidekick owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The master cylinder is defective. The brakes drag intermitently, and the mechanic has told me that the "check valve" inside the master cylinder is failing to release when I take my foot off of the brake pedal. When the check valve fails to release, the brakes drag, and if I need to stop, the brake pedal is very hard to push. This has happened to two rebuilt master cylinders, and also to a new replacement master cylinder from suzuki.
During impact, the driver side seat belt released from the belt buckle. Please describe.
Seat belt failure.
Both front seat belts failed, one shattering and not functioning at all. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick
Is the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, fewer than a typical Sidekick model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick?
Seat belts, with 3 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103008. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick range from 22 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 23 city and 26 highway.
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