While driving consumer drove over a bump in the road and check engine light illuminated. *ak
The worst 1992 Suzuki Sidekick problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Seat belts2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Seat belts2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 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 | 21-22 | 24 | 22-23 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19-22 | 22-24 | 21-23 |
What 1992 Suzuki Sidekick owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tire purchased 13 jan 2000 - approx 6k to 7k mileage- tread separation at high speed - no deflation of tire - debris caused minor paint / trim damage( dot number: acul13v340 tire size: p20575r15 )
Problem with engine stalling out while pulling into a parking space. Dealer notified and replaced fuel pump fuse, although dealer wasn't sure what caused the incident. Vehicle appeared to be running normal at this time. *ak
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Had heard locking mechanism click on seat belts. Started driving & felt the latch unlocked. Seat belt buckle can be unlocked when brakes are applied. Took to dealer & informed not under warranty & owner will have to pay.
Repaired the disc brakes five times because of premature wear of brake pads which caused vibration.
Brake shoes grab/make noise when moist.
Fuel tank fell off while driving. Explain in more detail. Tt
Passenger seat belt buckle will not extend from housing. Please describe details.
(619) 686-1775 voice pager; rear ABS brakes; proportioning valve braking with 90-100% on front only. Rotors and shoes replaced every 10-20,000 miles. List info.
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Questions about the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick
Is the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick, fewer than a typical Sidekick model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21-22 city and 24 highway.
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