Consumer heard a creaking noise while driving, during inspection of vehicle the dealer noticed that the undercarriage has disconnected from the frame in the front of the vehicle, all the welds came apart. Nlm
The worst 1994 Suzuki Sidekick problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body4
- Suspension3
- Tires3
- Transmission3
- Brakes2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Body4
- Suspension3
- Tires3
- Transmission3
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. Fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line.
- Risk
- Separation of the wheel assembly can cause loss of vehicle control and separation of the brake line results in loss of one-half ofthe braking system, increasing stopping distance. In either case, an accidentcan occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly.
Recall number 94V073002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1994 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 | 19-22 | 22-24 | 21-23 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19-22 | 22-24 | 21-23 |
What 1994 Suzuki Sidekick owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle started to catch on fire while consumer was driving, fire began on the left side of vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Plastic portion or the rear door latch keeps melting within days of being installed. No obvious reason for failure. Door will not stay latched.
The driver lost control of the vehicle by oversteering, the vehicle had veered off of the roadway and the driver turned the vehicle sharply to the right, which caused it to roll over approximately 5 times, 3 out of four occupants had been thrown from the vehicle, there were 2 severe injuries and 1 death because of the accident, seat belts had not been used. (attorney for client)
While drivin gon highway car lost control. Car would not steer or brake going across the road. Then it slowed down and stopped. Took to dealer and they said that brake housing differential cracked.
Mount bolt at A/C compressor adjustment broke causing the serpentine belt to loose tension resulting in power steering loss. Nlm
When driving heard a humble noise, and noticed that the speedometer jumped. Consumer can't determine how fast they are traveling. Now the entire needle is off the speedometer and is lying on the dashboard. *ak
Dealer is unable to correct vehicle emission problem; vehicle gives off fuel vapor into vehicle while driving.
Egr valve stuck and sensor failed several times.
Spring in rear door latch seperated from other parts causing latch to fail.
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Questions about the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick
Is the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick, close to a typical Sidekick model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick?
Body and structure, with 4 complaints. Next is suspension (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 19-22 city and 22-24 highway.
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