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1995 Suzuki Sidekick problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick is transmission and drivetrain. It has 1.2 times the complaints of a typical Sidekick model year.

Typical year1.2x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
26
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 1995 Suzuki Sidekick problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    5
  • Body
    4
  • Seats
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Electrical
    2

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    5
  • Body
    4
  • Seats
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Visibility
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1995 Suzuki Sidekick owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Transmission · PR

Consumer experienced transmission problems with 1995 suzuki sidekick. *mr *scc

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Transmission · NY

When the transmission shifts into gear it makes a hard banging noise. It momentarily locks up the power steering, and causes hesitation and sudden acceleration. Dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time.. Feel free to provide any furtheer infromation.

Filed Nov 1, 2001 · Seats · PA

While driving 20 MPH and shifting to second gear, seat back of driver's seat broke.*ak

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · NJ

Suzuki has confirmed that the software in the vechicle turns on the check engine light at 50,000 regardless whether there is a real problem. Vehicle was serviced a little before 50,000 miles. Because of this light my wife was afraid to drive the vechicle until it went in for service again. Service center reported no problem with vechicle after a $90 diagnostic. They spent 1.5 hours looking for a non existant problem. Asked suzuki to reimburse, their cs rep louraine at 800‑934‑0934 hung up after admitting to the 50k light but saying I should take up with dealer. If the federal safety agency wants owners to take warning lights serious it must stop this practice of using tricks to pimp service work. Nothing in the owners manual indicates the 50,000 mile service light. The sercet to safety is mainteain the vechicle and rely on diagnostics. Make suzuki change the software on all vechicles and outlaw thye process of turning on the warning lights when there's no problem.

Filed Dec 1, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · TX · crash · fire · 2 injuries

When making a turn transmission went into neutral, rpms raced, causing vehicle to hit a curb, resulting in a rollover. Minor injuries were sustained. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Seat belts · FL

After stopping at destination, took child car seat out and when unbuckled seatbelt to do so, seatbelt went in as normal, but locked and will not come out, cannot use that side at all w/ usage of seatbelt. Expecting another child, and am worried.

Filed Jul 27, 2000 · Brakes · IN

Brake master cylinder exploded. Vehicle has been repaired. Please provide further details.

Filed Jun 23, 2000 · Body · MI

Consumer's door fell off because hinges had rusted. The only way for door to stay on was by locking it. Manufacturer said there would be a charge to look at vehicle because warranty has expired. *ak

Filed Mar 29, 2000 · Seats · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision while at a standstill position. Impact was estimated at 30 MPH at which both driver's/passenger's seatback rests collapsed backward. Driver sustained back injury, and passenger sustained minor bruises. Dealer/ manufacturer were contacted.

Filed Mar 11, 2000 · Electrical · PA

In regards to security, had it checked by dealer who stated battery, worked for a week and failed again. Have not had it checked since. What should I do?

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Questions about the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick

Is the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick, 1.2 times a typical Sidekick model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints. Next is body (4).

How many recalls does the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick have?

No recalls on record.

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